Important! : Rear beam gone?!

1. Jase125 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Wiltshire Posts: 1381 Pug 106, Saxo vtr

   #1 19th June 2011, 23:01

   Hi guys havnt long had my vts a freind noticed that one of my back wheels Is towing in!? It is cus I've looked and can clearly see it is. Does this mean my axles gone? I know there known for doing it! But how do I find out if it is deffo gone? Dosnt handle that well either!
   
   How much is a refurbed one or new one?
   
   I want if lowered aswell so where could I get one from already lowered?
2. saxovtsmad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven

   #2 19th June 2011, 23:04

   try im ales he is an affiliated member on here he will also buy your fucked beam
3. user_38811 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Sawtry Posts: 3456 Saxo VTS Saxo VTR

   #3 20th June 2011, 05:31

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Jase125 Hi guys havnt long had my vts a freind noticed that one of my back wheels Is towing in!? It is cus I've looked and can clearly see it is. Does this mean my axles gone? I know there known for doing it! But how do I find out if it is deffo gone? Dosnt handle that well either! How much is a refurbed one or new one? I want if lowered aswell so where could I get one from already lowered?

   Before you do anything, Park the car on a level ground and then have a look
   
   If its sitting like: |----\, /----\ /----| then it's fucked
   
   But sometimes it can decieve you, i always think my wheel is towing in slightly, so i jack the rear up and wiggle the arm for movement
4. user_47515 Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Stoke-On-Trent Posts: 646 Saxo VTR, 1.6, Silver

   #4 20th June 2011, 07:25

   Pics? much easy for people to tell u that way!
5. Jase125 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Wiltshire Posts: 1381 Pug 106, Saxo vtr

   #5 20th June 2011, 11:10

   I'll get a picture later and put it up cheers
6. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

   #6 20th June 2011, 11:17

   I got my New Oilite Bush Axle from IM axles for £390
7. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

   #7 20th June 2011, 12:23

   Depends on how bad the camber is, if it's just a small amount then its not worth worry about
   
   How much gap is there between the arch and the inner part of the tyre?
   
   The rear beam may be on its way out but unless its close to rubbing the arch or your MOT is soon then I would just leave it and replace it when you have to
8. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #8 20th June 2011, 12:24

   If you aint sure if its gone or not then it probably hasnt. Its usually quite obvious if its gone or not comparing one side to the other.
9. Jase125 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Wiltshire Posts: 1381 Pug 106, Saxo vtr

   #9 20th June 2011, 12:50

   Well ill get a pic soon. When you turn a corner fast feels like boat like rolling on the bushes
10. Jase125 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Wiltshire Posts: 1381 Pug 106, Saxo vtr

    #10 20th June 2011, 19:12

    
    
    
    Here's few pics
11. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

    #11 20th June 2011, 20:09

    not looking good
12. Jase125 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Wiltshire Posts: 1381 Pug 106, Saxo vtr

    #12 20th June 2011, 20:14

    Need to find one, cheap as pos really!
13. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

    #13 20th June 2011, 20:24

    There is a little camber but your parked on an uneven surface so may not be as bad as it looks
    
    Jack one side up and see if there is any play
    Check to see how much clearance there is between the arch and inner wheel
    
    If you are unsure go to a garage which does MOT's and ask them to check for play
14. Jase125 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Wiltshire Posts: 1381 Pug 106, Saxo vtr

    #14 20th June 2011, 20:49

    Ill take it to my local garage this week see if they can have a quick look
15. Chris_O Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Kent Posts: 4175 RB25'd s14a + 2008 MWB Transit

    #15 20th June 2011, 21:45

    Also look to see if there is any uneven tyre wear on the rear. Mine were nearly bald on the inside of mine before i noticed it was fucked
16. Jase125 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Wiltshire Posts: 1381 Pug 106, Saxo vtr

    #16 23rd June 2011, 14:57

    There is play there guys! Im not sure if its the hole lot or is there like a bush kit you cany buy? Also where from?
17. user_41869 Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 stoke on trent Posts: 741 saxo vtr

    #17 23rd June 2011, 15:17

    That' what my beam looks like good luck in finding a good cheap beam.
18. Jase125 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Wiltshire Posts: 1381 Pug 106, Saxo vtr

    #18 23rd June 2011, 20:15

    Might just get a second hand axle low millage.
19. latza Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 126

    #19 23rd June 2011, 21:42

    is it a big job to swap oer?
20. Jase125 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Wiltshire Posts: 1381 Pug 106, Saxo vtr

    #20 23rd June 2011, 21:58

    Don't know mate i think its like 4 bolts then straight down/off not sure then obviously brakes cables etc
21. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

    #21 24th June 2011, 07:49

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by latza is it a big job to swap oer?

    Nah its fairly easy if you have the tools and are mechanically minded.
    
    Once the brakes are off then only 4 bolts hold the entire axle to the car itself
    
    Invest in a haynes manual
22. Jase125 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Wiltshire Posts: 1381 Pug 106, Saxo vtr

    #22 24th June 2011, 19:48

    I might just buy a low millage one off ebay if i can find one! I rang im axle they do the bush kit but it could be more then just the bushes so going to get it loked at asap! then buy a whole new beam What do you guys reckon?! Im not spending £347.00 on a new one!
23. Venns Established Member Joined: Jan 2011 Bridgwater, Somerset Posts: 1092 2001 Saxo 1.1

    #23 25th June 2011, 18:41

    There is a bean lowered 50mm on the for sale thread atm for like £80, is your beam lowered at the moment anyway?
24. Jase125 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Wiltshire Posts: 1381 Pug 106, Saxo vtr

    #24 26th June 2011, 00:03

    is there? no standard mate
25. Venns Established Member Joined: Jan 2011 Bridgwater, Somerset Posts: 1092 2001 Saxo 1.1

    #25 26th June 2011, 10:01

    Also look on ebay there are always beams for sale on there