Replacement Rear Axle

[MacRDG]

Hi,

A little story with questions at the end...

I've had my MK1 1.9 TDI FR for a couple of years now with only 1 significant issue: tyres. I've gone through 10 in 40k miles! I like to drive 'enthusiastically' but that's a crazy amount of rubber! To shorten the story a bit - I put my Leon on a hunter machine and discovered the rear passenger side wheel is wonky which is throwing all the other wheels out of alignment too.

I then took it to a local VW specialist but they couldn't see anything obvious, their best guess was that the rear axle is a bit bent and quoted me over £1k to replace it. Obviously I'm not paying that so I'm currently looking to get a used one off eBay and get it fitted for less that £500 all in.

Firstly I'm worried that I'm gonna get the axle replaced and then find out it's the hub so not sure if I should just replace both?

Secondly I wanted to double check - are all rear axles the same for Leon MK1, Golf Mk4 & Audi S3?

Cheers.

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Could be the Audi S3 has independant arms instead of rear beam axle.

 

[MacRDG]

sorry, I meant A3...

I've found a complete axle from a Cupra R, a bit pricey but looks complete with hubs & discs.

 

[MacRDG]

hmmm, just spotted that my existing rear discs are not vented - If I get vented discs will the calipers need changing?

 

[nd-photo.nl]

I believe so, the Cupra R has 256mm vented instead of our 232mm solid discs.

 

[Ronin225]

Give me a shout, I have a rear axle setup at a fraction of that price

 

[MacRDG]

Hey Ronin,

I'm not allowed to send PMs yet but definitely interested to know more...

 

[MacRDG]

can't find the option for PM now I'm up to 10 posts! Very keen to get my axle sorted so let me know, cheers.

 

[Ronin225]

It takes 24 hours once you've hit 10 posts to become full member and be able to PM
If you drop me a message tomorrow when you have this feature and i'll reply with all the details and prices, etc as I don't want to clutter up threads with selling bits

 

[MacRDG]

pants! takes two weeks to become a full member... what's the best way to do this?

 

[747_727]

You could put you email address on this post then delete it once he has contacted you.

 

[Richard123]

pants! takes two weeks to become a full member... what's the best way to do this?

Or click on ronin 225 and send private message would be easier, lol.

 

[MacRDG]

can't send a PM until I'm a full member!

 

[MacRDG]

Problem now resolved, all 4 wheels are now pointing in the same direction! My wallet is crying in the corner but my tyres should now last a bit longer and the handling feels good.

Thanks to Ronin & friend for the axle setup.

 

[Ronin225]

No problems, glad you got it sorted
Was a very wet day to remove and collect it too