Rear Axle?

[Ali MK2 :-)]

Hi,
I spun my car out yesterday going round a corner in the wet  ended up on the grass verge but not before bouncing up the curb! Everything seemed ok.......drove off fine nothing out of the ordinary....then today after a better look, my back wheel is bent outwards at the bottom.......have Im possible bent the axle??? I don't know 

Thanks, Alison.

[Pluginz]

The side you hit is bent outwards at the bottom?  How did you manage to do that?
 
Hopefully youve only bent the stub axle though. Easy to replace.

But if it was me I would find a 2nd hand beam and swap it over

[Ali MK2 :-)]

Thanks 
Not sure which side I hit to be honest spun round a few times and it happened so quick 

[Pluginz]

Ah got ya 

Well take both wheels off and have a good look at the beam for creases and cracks in the paint, all the way across.  You might have got away with it

[Ali MK2 :-)]

My mate has had a quick look and said the paint is flaked off but I don't know which part......He told me to get rid 
I can't it's my baby....lol just can't afford to fix it all the time 

[Pluginz]

Oh dear. 

He probably said that because its quite alot of work to change it all over.

Ive found a Gti beam on Ebay for £50

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Mk2-Golf-GTi-Rear-Axle-BREAKING-GOLF-GTI-/290764347017?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43b2e7d689

Just an Idea like.

Plenty more beams about, you may find one even cheaper.

Its not a hard job to swap it over, just time consuming.  Things will be quite rusty down there too.

I feel your pain Ali

[Ali MK2 :-)]

I see that on ebay too  Will I need all new bearings aswel? or any other parts? I seem to have taken two big slices out of my alloys too......I was only doing someone a favour too by taking them to an appointment 
Thanks for your help it is very much appreciated  I will keep you informed 

[Pluginz]

Yep yep,

I had the same experience many years ago with the same sort of accident. Old Vauxhall Astra.  I had to buy two new wheels as well, amongst other parts!!

New discs and bearings would be nice. Although that wont be cheap, not sure how much.

If you do get another rear beam, check the axle beam bushes, see how they are. Ideal opportunity to change them for something different

[Ali MK2 :-)]

Hmmmm.....have uprated fronts, Brembo.....engine been cammed, lsd, short shift, poly bushed, vibratech engine mount, front and rear strut brace, Oil cooler thingy lol, 185bhp......AND IT BELONGS TO A GIRL LOL!!!! Don't want to let it go 

[Pluginz]

Well it sounds like you need to keep her going then with all those mods!!

Lets just hope you havnt done any serious damage to any integral part of the car 

Once you get it all sorted and up and running get it all alligned and tracked properly. Then keep an eye on your tire wear.

Good luck with this matey