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beam condition off car - rd070707 - 06-02-2013
Just need some advice, know nothing about beams. But how do i check if the bearings etc are good in a rear beam when its not on a car?
RE: beam condition off car - Scott - 06-02-2013
It's a bit harder to see really, as without the weight of the car there won't be any camber.
RE: beam condition off car - puglove - 06-02-2013
Pull the trailing arms of is pretty much the only,
unless its uber f*cked then the trailing arm will have loads of play that you'll be able to feel
RE: beam condition off car - rd070707 - 06-02-2013
See that's what I thought :/ don't want to buy another beam with dead bearings
RE: beam condition off car - rd070707 - 07-02-2013
I've attached a pic of the axle. If anyone has any time to point out on the pic what parts I check would be great
RE: beam condition off car - miles - 07-02-2013
Make sure where the trailing arm goes into the beam with the seal, It's the same gap all the way around, at least this generally gives a good idea that's it is OK or at least rebuild-able
RE: beam condition off car - rd070707 - 07-02-2013
cheers mate i think i know what you mean. so there should be no movement in the trailing arms at all?
RE: beam condition off car - miles - 08-02-2013
You'll be lucky to find any off the car as it all moves around too much
RE: beam condition off car - Tom - 08-02-2013
Jump up and down on it, its its f*cked, you'll see stuff moving that shouldnt. Thats not a sure fire way though, if you need to know for sure take the trailing arms off.
RE: beam condition off car - rd070707 - 08-02-2013
il give it a go cheers tom