Vts axle

27th October 2011, 18:39

Iv got a vts axle on my car but the drivers side wheel is cambered in and I just wondered what it could b and how much would it cost to repare?

27th October 2011, 18:43

nackerd axle bearings needs a refurbed or second hand axle sometimes get away with replacing just bearings depends how bad stub pins are worn if you just relplace bearings its anyones guess how long it will last.

27th October 2011, 18:51

Thanks mate so if I was to get it refurbed and say worst case whats the most il spend?

27th October 2011, 18:57

a fully refurbed one is expensive have a look on im axles site.the problem is you can get a second hand axle have it fitted then a few month down the line it might go again.with a proper refurbed one from im axles you have no worries you pay for what you get (-; i just replaced the bearings in mine they cost me about £80 my pins appeared ok and took the risk a year and half later its still good but again you just dont no how long it will last or how bad ur stub pins are till its stripped down.

27th October 2011, 19:03

How bad is it cambered in?

If it's bad then you are looking at a refurb (about £350) or a 2nd hand one (£100-£200).

A second hand one could be fubared or not last long so you may be better off with a refurb, luck of the draw with 2nd hand axles.

Unless it's rubbing the arch or your MOT is soon then I could leave it until near your MOT and change it then.

27th October 2011, 19:08

Ohh right so wud it say its b worth me havibg my axle refurbed?
And for the time being iv had a shit drum axle given to me and the car sits way to low basiclly its sat on the stoppers..

27th October 2011, 19:13

Its cambered bad.. That bad wen I bottem out it has dented the wheel arch on the insid of the boot...
Well mate it faild its mot the other day with that shitt axle I was on about . so I dunno what to do =/

27th October 2011, 19:18

Having your refurbed will be about the same price as buying a refurb.

PM a member called IMAxles or IM_Axles (cant remember thier exact name) for a price on a refurb.

If you haven't got £350 to spend, check on Ebay or the for sale section here (need to pay £10 for premium to access them) and get a 2nd hand one.

Easy enough to fit.

27th October 2011, 19:29

Ok mate well im a newbie to the sight and still havnt completley worked out how to do that.. Well c have the. 350 like middle of next month but yehh i miss driving..
Iv tried looking on ebay and they seem cap condition for the mone..

I wishe the french designed an axle with springs amd shocks!! Haa

28th October 2011, 12:48

or you could buy the brgs +new pins and fit them toy your axle

pins £35each brg kits £28each
so for complete axle repair kit for both sides=£126 +vat=£151
in stock
picture of our shafts
http://www.gmcmotorsport.co.uk/suspe.../prod_608.html

28th October 2011, 12:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by axsaxoman

or you could buy the brgs +new pins and fit them toy your axle

pins £35each brg kits £28each
so for complete axle repair kit for both sides=£126 +vat=£151
in stock
picture of our shafts
http://www.gmcmotorsport.co.uk/suspe.../prod_608.html

How would I go about removing my old pins and fitting new ones, is this something I can do at home?

28th October 2011, 13:00

pins have to be pressed in so unless you got a hydaulic press in your garage you will have to get someone else to do it

28th October 2011, 15:38

I got a second hand back axle fitted on my VTR this week.
Including MOT Test + re-test they charged me £363.00.
The axle looks in a good enough condition and there's no play at all. I didn't want to pay for a reconditionned axle though I think it's the best solution if you want to keep you car for a while.

Same time last year just before the MOT they replaced one of the bearings but it didn't last for very long (a year..) as the axle was bugered.

28th October 2011, 15:49

i replaced bearings on mine 2 months ago and the camber is coming back

28th October 2011, 16:08

It is very unusual that just changuing the brgs will cure the problem .
think how ong the arm is
so even a small amount of wear on axle shaft will be multipled by a huge amont by the time you look at the wheel.
IF ANY MOVEMENT AT ALL ON BRGS IT WILL BE A PROBLEM
less than 1mm play at shaft will be at 10-15mm at wheel and cause the camber issue.

28th October 2011, 19:42

Well thanks any way guys but a mate of mine has offerd to refurb a drum axle and put all my vts bits on it for free =)

29th October 2011, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by axsaxoman

or you could buy the brgs +new pins and fit them toy your axle

pins £35each brg kits £28each
so for complete axle repair kit for both sides=£126 +vat=£151
in stock
picture of our shafts
http://www.gmcmotorsport.co.uk/suspe.../prod_608.html

Don't mean to spam but how hard are the pins to get out ?

30th October 2011, 07:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by sam_8v

pins have to be pressed in so unless you got a hydaulic press in your garage you will have to get someone else to do it

or a big hammer