axle time

[pat86]

I may be going to collect a rear beam/axle for my vtr only it's from a private breaker what are the ways to check trailing arms with axle being on car thanx in advance any info much appreciated

[axsaxoman]

remove dampers so its not under tension then try to wiggle arms --any movement at all --its done--cos you wont, ge much leverage if axle is just sat on floor with no wheels on it

[nickyogi]

Hi just wondering if anyone else has attempted replacing the rea trailing bushes/bearings with engineered bronze bushes?

[VeiRoN]

Hi just wondering if anyone else has attempted replacing the rea trailing bushes/bearings with engineered bronze bushes?

Sure,these do not damage the shaft as the original might do and they add more rigidity to the axle,they can be a little noisy compared to the original ones and they do require grease nipples to be fitted to keep everything well greased.
These are the ones I'm referring to:

http://psa-evolution.com/cache_ceimage/assets/uploads/products/Merc_bronzine_ponte_(2)_433_288_c1.JPG

[nickyogi]

Were these off the shelf or made?

[VeiRoN]

These are custom made,PM me if you want to know where to buy them