Rear beam stiff on one side

[WILL1000]

Hi,

Ive got a 306 hdi estate and the rear beam is really stiff on one side only

The stiff side literally doesn't move so making the ride really hard (unbearable) over any type of bump / pothole.

From reading I can see this is probably down to worn trailing arm bearings? would this cause the axle to not move what so ever?

I was hoping that it would be a seized shock absorber, has anyone ever had the same symptoms from a seized rear shocker?

When I jack this side up the wheel doesnt move what so ever so dont really have to jack it very high.

The other side you have to keep jacking as the suspension is depressing.

Any help will be much appreciated.

[bashbarnard]

beam is screwed. if its that siezed its probably done the cross tube in as well. either source a second hand beam or speak to stef on here. he rebuilds them for a budget cost for members only. and apparently does a cracking job.

[ADV_93]

Have you tried the shock?

[Stef205]

I highly doubt its a shock not seen one thats just given up and seized worth unbolting one end and checking it moves tho.

[WILL1000]

I can confirm sadly that it is the trailing arm that is seized!! Could this axle still be rebuilt?

[Paul_13]

Doubtful to be honest

[Stef205]

With out pulling it apart or in this case beating it apart! you cant really say but as paul says its very unlikely

[pug306driver]

has some bugger welded the arm on that side??   how long you had the car?

[WILL1000]

Had the car 3 years so sadly no welding there, just seized itself solid!!

[WILL1000]

Looking at getting a 2nd hand axle now.
Is there an easy way to tell if there f*cked whilst there off the car? Without stripping it right down? Thanks

[highwayman306]

Go under the car you intend to take the beam from and push the body up and down, if it creaks...move to next 12+ year old 306 and hope thats not the same

[welshpug]

Looking at getting a 2nd hand axle now.
Is there an easy way to tell if there f*cked whilst there off the car? Without stripping it right down? Thanks

nope.

[highwayman306]

Lol didn't read it all haha,'off the car' being the clue

[welshpug]

there is no way when its on the car either.

[Jonny81191]

there is no way when its on the car either.

Yes there is. A f*cked beam will have symptoms like all suspension does when it's f*cked. Knocking, squeaking, play in the trailing arm, camber etc.. I accept it's hard to tell and yes, off the car it can be very difficult/impossible to tell.