rear axle

1. user_30915 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2009 yatton/bristol Posts: 153 mk1 vtr mk5 golf fsi

   #1 3rd March 2009, 18:26

   hi ive fitted a new back axle in my vtr and want to get the old one refurbed does anyone know if there is anyone in the bristol/south west area that refurb axles??
2. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

   #2 3rd March 2009, 18:30

   Afraid not mate but its very expensive for a refurb, looking at around 350-400 for a decent job. Ive got a recently refurbed beam for sale and I'm based in Weston/Bristol, might be a lot less hassle
3. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #3 3rd March 2009, 18:45

   I'd take the trailing arms off first and see the condition of the stub pins. IF they look good - then just buy a bearing set form Citroen and job is a good'un.
   
   If the stub pins are pitted/rusty then might be worth just scrapping it. If they are buggered pm me as I might take the trailing arms off your hands.
4. user_30915 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2009 yatton/bristol Posts: 153 mk1 vtr mk5 golf fsi

   #4 3rd March 2009, 19:10

   ok mate will have a go at stripping it down tomoz if it stops raining
5. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #5 3rd March 2009, 19:12

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by tony84 ok mate will have a go at stripping it down tomoz if it stops raining

   Yeh, the rain is fairly heavy at the moment. Hopefully you'll take the arms off and the stub pins will be smooth and shiney. Any pitting at all will just see the new bearing wear and fail prematuraly.
   
   Could try and get a drum beam, and then scrap the arms and put your discs arms on it if the stub pins are good.