Rear Axle

1. Oc2 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Nottm. Posts: 924 Focus ST2 ASBO

   #1 20th January 2011, 20:26

   Right, last MOT in October was told that the bearings are going on the rear axle and that "this time next year" itll need a new axle
   
   i paid £650 for this beast, is it really worth nearly £400 for a refurb'd axle? :/
   
   really want to make the £400 seem worth while, but with hours being cut at work im struggling to :/
   
   wanted to S it, so been looking for a cheap S on't Bay. hopeless
   
   ideas?
2. user_31412 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 ★ West / North Yorkshire ★ Posts: 1653

   #2 20th January 2011, 20:34

   You will find one for less than £100 if you keep looking. Its always a gamble if its a good one though.
   
   Wouldn't have thought a refurb is in the equation as its 70% of the cost of the car. Only you can decide that though.
3. merc2546 Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2010 swindon Posts: 225 1.1i

   #3 20th January 2011, 20:37

   get one from a brakers yard cheaper and should be fine
4. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #4 20th January 2011, 20:42

   got a good used R beam here 125 pounds matey
5. Oc2 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Nottm. Posts: 924 Focus ST2 ASBO

   #5 20th January 2011, 20:43

   Might have to give mandyslover a bell, was looking at IMAxle, £390, with £25 off if i give my old axle in, and then minus a 5% discount for being a member :/
6. Oc2 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Nottm. Posts: 924 Focus ST2 ASBO

   #6 20th January 2011, 20:44

   Was just on the phone while trying to message you mandy
7. vtr_steve_ Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2010 west mids Posts: 208

   #7 20th January 2011, 21:06

   i just had mine done at imaxles for 292 they got a deal on till end of jan
8. user_28436 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Shropshire Posts: 1786

   #8 20th January 2011, 22:07

   If you cant find an S axle try looking for 106 gti's as they are the same and also have abs
9. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #9 20th January 2011, 23:22

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Oc2 Might have to give mandyslover a bell, was looking at IMAxle, £390, with £25 off if i give my old axle in, and then minus a 5% discount for being a member :/

   £290 from imaxle mate