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| Author | Subject: Rear wheel camber ? |
 greenie
Regular  Location: Sandhurst Registered: 06 Feb 2013 Posts: 227 Status: Offline |
Post #1
So I just fitted a rear beam to my 6. Every time I look at it it looks like the trailing arms are set at different heights so I measure the centre of the hub to the arch and its fine. Finally I realise that one wheel is about 10mm closer to the arch than the other giving the illusion of being lower. What's going on ?The beam can't be off centre so it must be in the trailing arms somewhere ? How can I adjust the camber of the wheels ? Any ideas guys ? |
 Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 13:21
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mr west
Senior User  Location: herts Registered: 13 Sep 2010 Posts: 742 Status: Offline |
Post #2
sounds like the trailing arm shaft bearing has collapsed on one side giving it camber.________________________________________ white rallyecherry dead rallye s16 |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 14:40
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greenie
Regular Location: Sandhurst Registered: 06 Feb 2013 Posts: 227 Status: Offline |
Post #3
Could it be the torsion bars adjusted wrong as I have done only 100 miles since putting it on.I was told it had been checked and all was ok ! |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 15:21
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,847 Status: Offline |
Post #4
who checked it?________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 15:21
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greenie
Regular Location: Sandhurst Registered: 06 Feb 2013 Posts: 227 Status: Offline |
Post #5
A reputable member of the forum who's name I don't want to tarnish ! |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 16:00
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dangti6
aka JKshooter  Location: Taunton, Somerset Registered: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 10,308 Status: Offline |
Post #6
greenie wrote: A reputable member of the forum who's name I don't want to tarnish !  ________________________________________  |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 16:02
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superchargedblack1997gti6
Seasoned Pro  Location: guildford Registered: 15 Aug 2009 Posts: 2,376 Status: Offline |
Post #7
To be fair I'd get that checked out mate as it does definitley sound as though it may be a goosed bearing!________________________________________ Super high boost Completed, destroyer of gearboxes and 160mph club |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 16:29
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro  Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,864 Status: Offline |
Post #8
Well i have just worked it all out by usings the All posts by featured on this very forum.:popcornsmiley ________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 16:37
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dangti6
aka JKshooter Location: Taunton, Somerset Registered: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 10,308 Status: Offline |
Post #9
eliotrw wrote: Well i have just worked it all out by usings the All posts by featured on this very forum. :popcorn I suggest you now focus your attention on when and when not to use the shift key  ________________________________________ |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 16:38
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greenie
Regular Location: Sandhurst Registered: 06 Feb 2013 Posts: 227 Status: Offline |
Post #10
Dammit. Had nothing but trouble with this beam .If I grab the top of the wheel and shake the car with all I can give it, I don't feel any play any where in the beam or hub. Am I in denial, or could that be good news about the bearing? Don't think I can stand taking it all off again . |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 16:41
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dangti6
aka JKshooter Location: Taunton, Somerset Registered: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 10,308 Status: Offline |
Post #11
Look at some exploded diagrams of the rear beam setup on these vehicles and you'll get your head around how these things become apparent.You'll probably find when you pull the arm off that the shaft is heavily scored and the bearing is a mess. If it's gone too far then potentially the tube could be oval also - only way to know what you need is to get it off and strip it down. ________________________________________ |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 16:44
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,864 Status: Offline |
Post #12
dangti6 wrote: eliotrw wrote: Well i have just worked it all out by usings the All posts by featured on this very forum. :popcorn I suggest you now focus your attention on when and when not to use the shift key balls How Annoying! ________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 16:47
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jord294
Seasoned Pro  Location: somewhere in north wales Registered: 09 Nov 2009 Posts: 3,113 Status: Offline |
Post #13
You may aswell have the beam I'm selling, and I'll take yours as px  ________________________________________ FRESHLY RE-FURBISHED GTI BEAMSFITTING AND LOWERING AVAILABLE. ALL AXLES BUILT USING GENUINE PEUGEOT PARTS IF I'M NOT HERE, IT ONLY MEANS ONE THING.... I'M SOMEWHERE ELSE! |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 17:00
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daver6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Durham Registered: 08 Aug 2010 Posts: 2,379 Status: Offline |
Post #14
I've had bars in before to try and find play and could not, yet the wheel was as you describe and the axle was f**ked________________________________________ Red Rallye - Rolling "restoration"Wishbone Polybushes available |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 17:33
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greenie
Regular Location: Sandhurst Registered: 06 Feb 2013 Posts: 227 Status: Offline |
Post #15
Deep joy. And so it continues , ehThanks for the info guys it looks like the beam was a pretty bad purchase  |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 18:25
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jord294
Seasoned Pro Location: somewhere in north wales Registered: 09 Nov 2009 Posts: 3,113 Status: Offline |
Post #16
iirc, wasn't it supposed to be a relatively recent rebuild?and if it's the same one i'm thinking of, it wasn't fully rebuilt with new parts ________________________________________ FRESHLY RE-FURBISHED GTI BEAMSFITTING AND LOWERING AVAILABLE. ALL AXLES BUILT USING GENUINE PEUGEOT PARTS IF I'M NOT HERE, IT ONLY MEANS ONE THING.... I'M SOMEWHERE ELSE! |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 19:19
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greenie
Regular Location: Sandhurst Registered: 06 Feb 2013 Posts: 227 Status: Offline |
Post #17
Great thanks seller !Now I have a beam on the floor that I took off that is in better condition than the 'recon' one I put on ! Any one want this spare beam and some torsion bars for a small amount to help me buy some new bearings ? |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 19:13
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jord294
Seasoned Pro Location: somewhere in north wales Registered: 09 Nov 2009 Posts: 3,113 Status: Offline |
Post #18
Like I said. Get in touch, and I'll take your old beam as px________________________________________ FRESHLY RE-FURBISHED GTI BEAMSFITTING AND LOWERING AVAILABLE. ALL AXLES BUILT USING GENUINE PEUGEOT PARTS IF I'M NOT HERE, IT ONLY MEANS ONE THING.... I'M SOMEWHERE ELSE! |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 19:43
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,864 Status: Offline |
Post #19
Being someone with ones of jords beams on my car. I would snap his hand off at this deal If you want it sorted then its the way to go. ________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 19:46
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greenie
Regular Location: Sandhurst Registered: 06 Feb 2013 Posts: 227 Status: Offline |
Post #20
Jord I have read a lot of great reviews of your workmanship and would definitely take you up on the offer if my budget had not been exhausted already.Regrettably I just can't do it right now, maybe later in the year I will be on touch . |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 19:54
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dangti6
aka JKshooter Location: Taunton, Somerset Registered: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 10,308 Status: Offline |
Post #21
greenie wrote: Any one want this spare beam and some torsion bars for a small amount to help me buy some new bearings ? And new shafts. ________________________________________ |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 19:57
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jord294
Seasoned Pro Location: somewhere in north wales Registered: 09 Nov 2009 Posts: 3,113 Status: Offline |
Post #22
I understand mate. But who is to say if you refit your old axle, how long that will last. How about if I take both your axles off you as px? ________________________________________ FRESHLY RE-FURBISHED GTI BEAMSFITTING AND LOWERING AVAILABLE. ALL AXLES BUILT USING GENUINE PEUGEOT PARTS IF I'M NOT HERE, IT ONLY MEANS ONE THING.... I'M SOMEWHERE ELSE! |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 19:58
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greenie
Regular Location: Sandhurst Registered: 06 Feb 2013 Posts: 227 Status: Offline |
Post #23
You are an excellent salesman.Just out of interest what would the damage be with both my axles in p ex. |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 21:01
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jord294
Seasoned Pro Location: somewhere in north wales Registered: 09 Nov 2009 Posts: 3,113 Status: Offline |
Post #24
£300 cash collected with both your beams as part x.________________________________________ FRESHLY RE-FURBISHED GTI BEAMSFITTING AND LOWERING AVAILABLE. ALL AXLES BUILT USING GENUINE PEUGEOT PARTS IF I'M NOT HERE, IT ONLY MEANS ONE THING.... I'M SOMEWHERE ELSE! |
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Posted 23rd Jul 2013 at 21:16
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jord294
Seasoned Pro Location: somewhere in north wales Registered: 09 Nov 2009 Posts: 3,113 Status: Offline |
Post #25
Just to let you know greenie. I have had interest from another forum member who is supposed to be paying me a deposit this morning.Cheers ________________________________________ FRESHLY RE-FURBISHED GTI BEAMSFITTING AND LOWERING AVAILABLE. ALL AXLES BUILT USING GENUINE PEUGEOT PARTS IF I'M NOT HERE, IT ONLY MEANS ONE THING.... I'M SOMEWHERE ELSE! |
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Posted 24th Jul 2013 at 08:44
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