signs of rear beam issues

1. blakey26 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 108

   #1 17th January 2010, 09:28

   hi,
   
   I have been seeing a lot of threads about problems with rear beams on saxos.
   Now I haven't bought a saxo yet so what sort of things should I be on the lookout for when I go viewing them?
   
   Also is there anything that can be done to stop this happening once I get my hands on a saxo?
   
   Cheers
2. jonnybiff L-plater Joined: Dec 2008 North staffs Posts: 56 saxo vts (Mauritius blue mk2)

   #2 17th January 2010, 09:46

   I think the most common way to tell is to stand behind the car and look if the back wheels are sat at an angle. (In at the top out at the bottom). Also any dodgy noises coming from the back end. You could jack it up to see if there is movement in the wheels. 1 hand bottom/inside and the other top/outside of tyre and give it a shake.
   Try looking in IM AXLE SPECIALISTS section on here for help/tips.
3. jpsaxo Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2005 Sydney Posts: 8525 Mango Westcoast

   #3 17th January 2010, 09:47

   As Jonny said above pretty much!
4. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #4 17th January 2010, 10:55

   The wheels should sit I---I if there is any camber /---I I---\ or /---\ then the beam has issues
5. blakey26 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 108

   #5 17th January 2010, 11:26

   nice one cheers for that guys!
6. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #6 17th January 2010, 11:31

   goodluck. Any doubt in your mind walk away