rear axel

[vts152]

hi, im thinking about getting another saxo, had a vtr before and had to fit a new rear axel, is there anything I can look for when veiwing a car to tell that the axel is ok or not? thanks for any help in advance!

[RichyBoiVTR]

there are a few ways to check for a beam thats going to be needing some attention firstly drive the car any knocks or bangs from the back end is not a good sign secondly dont be shy to ask the seller to jack up the back end of the car and check both wheels for play/movement if you have any of these signs its either lower the price of the car or walk away in my experience.......

[Mr_P]

Also check the camber on the back wheels fella.

[vts152]

so would you say stay away from a lowerd car or just check the above

[RichyBoiVTR]

personally ide stay away from lowered cars but im not saying that there aint decent lowered saxos around to buy just check the above if all is well no knocking/banging noises should be all good

[blackvtrt]

personally ide stay away from lowered cars but im not saying that there aint decent lowered saxos around to buy just check the above if all is well no knocking/banging noises should be all good

Id agree with alot of that, BUT knocking and banging noises from the rear of a lowered saxo are quite common and often nothing major (arb plate), so use that as a guide to alert u to any possible problems but dont instantly disregard it.
Best way get it up on a jack and check for play in the wheels. I went to check one out tonight with 11 month MOT and rear bearing where shot!

As said if u can try to stay away from heavily dropped cars, the rears can go down about 120mm, so some people drop the backs right down which put alot of strain on rear components.

The main thing I can advise on a test drive is "does the car feel solid & planted?" Even a standard car should feel like this just will have abit of body roll etc in the corners. When things get worn u should be able to feel the difference!

[vts152]

thanks for the advice lads

[piggy123]

damaged arb plate generally leads to moisture entering beam the evaporating and attacking grease where the bearings are, then onto tyhe bearings and finally the stubb pins.... then you have a rather hefty bill on your hands

ANY knocking, squeeking or grinding and knock off 250!!
Any +ve or -ve camber knock off 350!!

[vts152]

thanks mate