rear beam

1. Gavs-saxo L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 73 suabaru impreza, vtr

   #1 27th April 2010, 23:09

   hi guys
   i have recently put a rear beam on, since i have my steering wheel is now on the piss. what has caused this? is it normal? and do i need to get the tracking done or is there another fix?
   cheers
2. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #2 28th April 2010, 11:53

   Possibly the beam is bent meaning you have to correct it to keep in a straight line. Measure from middle of rear wheels to the edge of the door (or other reference point) and compare to each side.
   
   I would be okay with 5mm or so myself but maybe someone with more knowledge in this area can correct me.
   
   Note that the rear suspension angles can not be adjusted by tracking. If the back is out then it will be hopeless trying to bodge the fron end to suit.
   
   Hope it turns out to be something daft like a beam mounting bush or similar mate.