Hi Guys and girls
Right, 2 nights ago i hit some ice and the back started to side at about 40mph towards the kerb... hit the kerb, bent the wheel inwards and now i need a complete new rear axle!
So What im asking here rly is this going to be a "easy fix" or will i also need a new gearbox and propshaft too? or am i going completly wrong in thinking this?
Thanks!
Ross
Rear axle help
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Re: Rear axle help
Just swapping the axle should sort it as the gearbox is attached to the chassis and the driveshafts have some free sidewards movement before they would lock.
Adam
Adam
F559 LFE - 340R 2.0 16v
C208 CTR - 340 1.8 16v
D300 LBO - 360 GLT 3 Door Turbo project!! (and restoration)
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C208 CTR - 340 1.8 16v
D300 LBO - 360 GLT 3 Door Turbo project!! (and restoration)
F706 RBX - 350R in process!!!
Re: Rear axle help
Yeah I reckon you'll just get away with swapping the axle tube too
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
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Re: Rear axle help
is the axle shaft spasific to the 360 or will a 340/343 one fit?
Thanks!
Ross
Thanks!
Ross
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Re: Rear axle help
They are slightly different from 360-340 and they have different size drums. I have one of each here if you need one.
Adam
Adam
F559 LFE - 340R 2.0 16v
C208 CTR - 340 1.8 16v
D300 LBO - 360 GLT 3 Door Turbo project!! (and restoration)
F706 RBX - 350R in process!!!
C208 CTR - 340 1.8 16v
D300 LBO - 360 GLT 3 Door Turbo project!! (and restoration)
F706 RBX - 350R in process!!!
Re: Rear axle help
Complete rear axle is an easy fix. If you plan on renewing everything while your at it, buy new brakes and maybe leaf-spring bushings. You will need a new flexible brake line and for the rest it's straight forward. Unbolt the leaf spring, unbolt the driveshafts and unbolt the shocks. Thats about it.
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Re: Rear axle help
Adam- How much do u want for ur spare 360 axle? is it just the shaft or does it come with more?
Where can i get some leaf spring bushes? as mine are on their way out.
Thanks guys!
Ross
Where can i get some leaf spring bushes? as mine are on their way out.
Thanks guys!
Ross