mk2 golf rear axle.

[antogoof]

pissed right off today.

got under the back of the golf to do the new bushes and i have found the rear axle to be bent, i need a straight one, so if anyone has one or knows of a late spec mk2 gti breaking in the north west gimme a shout.

also, would a mk3 item fit?

thanks.

[Sam]

Bend her back mert, she'll be rite

[antogoof]

hmm....... bend it back..........heat and a big hammer? would this work?

[Sam]

hmm....... bend it back..........heat and a big hammer? would this work?

I just made this up but upon reflection, i cant see any reason why it wouldnt. You may need a pretty big hammer though

[DarnPB]

Axles are designed to be straight to retain their strength. If they are warped at all, the linear strength will be compromised. I guess they can be straightened, but unless you are sure you can get it perfect, leave it to a pro', or swap it out.
Also, do you really want to fit new bushes into a damaged component?

[Agreeable Slick]

hmm....... bend it back..........heat and a big hammer? would this work?

I just made this up

And for that reason you should remain quiet.

As said Axles are linearily strong. Much the same as Carbon Fibre is on Racing cars. Taking a hammer to it is just making the situation worse, as you will begin to lose strength in the material even more. I.E. when you bend a paper clip back and forth, it will eventually snap.

Get a replacement.

[MooZ]

the rear axles are designed to have a little give in them, mine bends slightly when I jack it up, are you sure it wasn't just bending because you had the jack in the middle.

I took mine off the other week, and even though it looks like 1 solid piece, it does actually have some bend and elasticity to it....

[Sam]

hmm....... bend it back..........heat and a big hammer? would this work?

I just made this up

And for that reason you should remain quiet.

As said Axles are linearily strong. Much the same as Carbon Fibre is on Racing cars. Taking a hammer to it is just making the situation worse, as you will begin to lose strength in the material even more. I.E. when you bend a paper clip back and forth, it will eventually snap.

Get a replacement.

Lolz

[antogoof]

picking new one up tomorrow, just finished getting mine out.

you can eaisily see that its well bent just by looking at it! not good!

get the new one, polybush, new brakelines, discs, pads, bearings and a fresh mot next week, come on!

[Wayne]

picking new one up tomorrow, just finished getting mine out.

you can eaisily see that its well bent just by looking at it! not good!

get the new one, polybush, new brakelines, discs, pads, bearings and a fresh mot next week, come on!

 

As for bending it back