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MY68VW Seriously Crusin Dubber

181 posts · joined Aug 2006 ·

#590681
Not long ago I had to replace my DRIVERS SIDE swing axel, (it kept developing a an oil leek, I was told the shaft was probably bent), I replaced it with a 1500 shaft. While doing this I lowerd the type 3.

Anyway about week down the track I notice a flapping noise, the next morning the tyre is flat and has a doughnut shaped hole (exposing the metal wire) on the tyre. Replace tyre, then that side starts rubbing the guard on left hand corners only, (it's always under the guard now its lowerd) and car starts to "roam" at higher speeds, I check the wheel and it has some movement (wobble) with the drum but doesn't seem to be in the axel.

I'm about to pull it apart and try to find out the probleme but don't know what I'm looking for.
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13bwagon Officially Full-On Dubber

316 posts · joined Nov 2006 ·

#590708
is the big nut tight?/??
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13bwagon Officially Full-On Dubber

316 posts · joined Nov 2006 ·

#590711
wait the 1500 shafts a longer ??
might have something to do with in when lowered
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Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#590720
thing is you did 2 things at once so you have more than one vaiable.

are the axles the same length?

correct bearing cap?

is the axle nut at the correct torque with the split pin in?

have you got a collapsed bearing? was there play in the bearing when u changed the axle?

pry the hub cap off and check the axle nut before you drive the car again.

also did u put the torsion bar/spring plate rubbers back in properly when u lowered it? and were the very worn?

nicko
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MY68VW Seriously Crusin Dubber

181 posts · joined Aug 2006 ·

#590781
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/images/smilies/blush.gifWell... wish I had a look sooner. It was "the big nut", I hadn't torqued it up enough, and know that I've had a good look it does seem to be a little longer on that side (about 3cm), I just rolled out that guard a bit and hey presto no more rubbing or play.
Thankyou for replying. I've had the car off the road for three weeks until today.
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13bwagon Officially Full-On Dubber

316 posts · joined Nov 2006 ·

#590804
don't send any money ill bill you
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