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anderoo

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What differences are there between the rear beams on different phases and models?

I'd like to build up a new beam with replacement bearings, hybrid arb and the 21mm torsion bars and I've got a couple of beams from Phase 1 D Turbo's that are availible to me.

If I build one up and switch the hubs over from my current beam would it be up to GTi spec or is there anything else I need to consider?

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Posted 1st Jun 2009 at 17:00
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welshpug!

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some wont have anywhere to put an ABS sensor, and if they're a drum beam will have shorter stub axles.

I'm unsure if the camber/toe vary on them either, its quite likely so you need to ensure you use a pair of trailing arms.

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Posted 1st Jun 2009 at 18:02
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roland rat

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Get yourself a Xsara VTS rear beam mate.has the 21mm tb's and as your rebuilding it you know it will be fine!Thumbs up
Posted 1st Jun 2009 at 18:11
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andy798

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roland rat wrote:
Get yourself a Xsara VTS rear beam mate.has the 21mm tb's and as your rebuilding it you know it will be fine!Thumbs up


Is it just the Xsara VTS that has the 21mm Torsion bars or do all Xsaras have them?

I have an 04 Xsara Estate company car and if that has 21mm bars im sure knowone would notice if they were to end up on my 6! Whistle

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Posted 21st Aug 2009 at 15:19
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adam b

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ZX have them as well, although not sure on the model. Pretty sure some of the estates have them as well. Welshpug will know!

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Posted 21st Aug 2009 at 20:44
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jjj10

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As the torsion bars are external, it's quite easy to turn up at your local French car breakers with a vernier & measure the diameter.

Posted 21st Aug 2009 at 21:05
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anderoo

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Are all the beam tubes exactly the same?

If my beam has gone can I replace the tube with one from a DTurbo, reuse my trailing arms (replacing the shafts if worn) and keep the GTi-6 spec camber/toe etc? Unsure

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Posted 11th Mar 2010 at 01:49
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bigbadbowen

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anderoo wrote:
Are all the beam tubes exactly the same?

If my beam has gone can I replace the tube with one from a DTurbo, reuse my trailing arms (replacing the shafts if worn) and keep the GTi-6 spec camber/toe etc? Unsure


yup they are all the same

And this myth that the estate 306 has the 21mm bars is bollox
Well according to pug anyway when I got them to check on the system ??

Posted 11th Mar 2010 at 05:23
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anderoo

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Looking on servicebox the 21mm bars look like 515081 (LEFT DIAM 21 VERT CLAIR) and 515082 (RIGHT DIAM 21 VERT CLAIR) and are 90.25 each.

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Posted 11th Mar 2010 at 12:51
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welshpug!

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bigbadbowen wrote:

yup they are all the same

And this myth that the estate 306 has the 21mm bars is bollox
Well according to pug anyway when I got them to check on the system ??



tell them to remove digit and actually check properly Thumbs up

5150 81 and 5150 82, left and right 21mm bars as listed above, are 100% shown on SB for a 306 estate.

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Posted 11th Mar 2010 at 16:07
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buzzbrightyear

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andy798 wrote:
roland rat wrote:
Get yourself a Xsara VTS rear beam mate.has the 21mm tb's and as your rebuilding it you know it will be fine!Thumbs up


Is it just the Xsara VTS that has the 21mm Torsion bars or do all Xsaras have them?

I have an 04 Xsara Estate company car and if that has 21mm bars im sure knowone would notice if they were to end up on my 6! Whistle


LOL LOL

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Posted 11th Mar 2010 at 16:07
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