It's that time new axel needed but quick question

1. Rallypvc L-plater Joined: Nov 2010 derbyshire Posts: 54

   #1 21st December 2010, 11:20

   My car at the min looks like a dog taking a p*#s the drivers side rear wheel is angled well in at the top yet the passenger side is fine do I really need to change the full axel? Or just stub? Or bushes? There's is little or no play in the wheel
2. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #2 21st December 2010, 11:22

   Wont be bushes.
   
   If there aint much play then it might be the stub pin. Replace that as its only "30 if that for a replacement, if it dosent solve the problem, then its a new axle. The stub you just bought wont be wasted money either as you can just slide the trailing arm onto your new axle.
3. Rallypvc L-plater Joined: Nov 2010 derbyshire Posts: 54

   #3 21st December 2010, 11:29

   Are there bushes where the trailing arm goes in?
4. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #4 21st December 2010, 11:35

   There are no bushes..there are 4 mounts on the 2 arms that connect to the car from the beam.
   
   2 sets of needle pin beaings (one each side) which may of had a bad seal and therefore collapsed. Or if you havnt noticed sooner they could have damaged the pin that the trailing arm slides onto.
   
   If you've had a bump or nock it may just be the stub pin where the hub is.
5. Rallypvc L-plater Joined: Nov 2010 derbyshire Posts: 54

   #5 21st December 2010, 11:48

   Can the needle bearings be replaced?
6. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #6 21st December 2010, 11:49

   Ye they can mate, more often than not the pin has worn aswell though.
7. Rallypvc L-plater Joined: Nov 2010 derbyshire Posts: 54

   #7 21st December 2010, 12:16

   Think I'll just try the stub to start with because there's no play where the trailling arm goes in and can't find play anywhere else also I don't know the cars history not had it long bought it as a fixer upper so could have had a knock just seems odd to be just one side
8. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #8 21st December 2010, 12:18

   They usually go on one side at a time. Would be wise to just do the stub pin though first as you said.
9. Rallypvc L-plater Joined: Nov 2010 derbyshire Posts: 54

   #9 21st December 2010, 12:29

   Where's the cheapest place to get stub pin from?
10. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #10 21st December 2010, 12:31

    'IM Axles' sell them, 106 Parts, Citroen and Pug sell them too I think, GMC. Possibly the motor factors too.
11. Rallypvc L-plater Joined: Nov 2010 derbyshire Posts: 54

    #11 21st December 2010, 12:34

    Cheers pal
12. Rallypvc L-plater Joined: Nov 2010 derbyshire Posts: 54

    #12 21st December 2010, 12:40

    Just one last thing so I'm 100% sure lol
    If theres heavy play where trailing arm attaches to beam it's defy an axel I need?
13. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #13 21st December 2010, 12:56

    Bearings and or new replacement pin for the beam yes. Could be lucky and just be the bearings and seals you need if thats where the play is.