beam condition off car

[rd070707]

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?

[Scott]

It's a bit harder to see really, as without the weight of the car there won't be any camber.

[puglove]

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

[rd070707]

See that's what I thought :/ don't want to buy another beam with dead bearings

[rd070707]

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

[miles]

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

[rd070707]

cheers mate i think i know what you mean. so there should be no movement in the trailing arms at all?

[miles]

You'll be lucky to find any off the car as it all moves around too much

[Tom]

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.

[rd070707]

il give it a go cheers tom