Re: [mk2] rear axle beam, anyone?

["Rick Alexander" <rick@brubakerbox.com>]

A trip to the alignment shop will tell you for sure. Ask for a four wheel
alignment and don't mention the problem. My last trip cost only $45.00 and
produced a diagnosed that the beam was indeed bent. Another $45.00 at the
local pick and pull got me a straight one with brakes. After doing all of
the powder coating it only took an hour to swap in the new axle.

Good luck,

Rick Alexander
http://www.brubakerbox.com
http://clubs.hemmings.com/hams/
http://clubs.hemmings.com/vwsrus/

----- Original Message -----
From: "Foxx (in a box)" <foxxinabox@copper.net>
To: "scirocco list" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2001 1:23 AM
Subject: [mk2] rear axle beam, anyone?


>   i noticed while changing my rear wheel bearing that the right wheel on
> my '85 sits back in the wheel well further than my left wheel (which
> appears centered). i know the car got smacked on the passenger side (can
> see the body work), but the rear axle's a mystery. no problems with tire
> wear or handling. i asked a couple body shops that buy parts from us and
> they said it might be they (whomever worked on the car) might have used
> the/a bent axle beam instead of replacing it like they should (screw
> over the insurance companies!!!). i was just wondering if someone had a
> rear axle beam in or around the columbus, oh area that they'd let go for
> cheap or, preferably, free. only reason i ask that is because i'm not
> sure if that IS the problem. i plan on checking for straightness on
> sunday. just putting out feelers. thanx.
>
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