Jack Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I need a rear axle for my GT/E Hatch as the one on mine has a problem with one of the spring hangers. How much are they and are they still available? Cheers Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Get a good welder to repair the spring cup, the axle itself is a big job to change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hi Paul, I have spoken to Chris Collier about this and if I bought new spring hangers to weld onto my current axle it's going to take several days to do and since he lives nearly 2 hours away from me. He recommended me to buy another axle and it would only take a few hours to change over. I'll tell you what though I'm missing it terrible at the minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Either way its got to be done properly, the axle swap might give more problems though, the diff might be noisy, the brakes different, are the shaft bearings good/ are the brake cylinders/lines ok ? An axle will take at least half a day to swop properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantaray Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Point taken Paul, in an ideal world I would agree. The problem is that Jack would have to leave his car with me for a few days, so I could remove the axle and repair or replace the spring hangers. This jack can't do, and to be honest I haven't the time or space at the moment. So I have suggested that if he got another good axle, I could swop it in a day, so he did not have to leave his car with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Yes very good point there Paul before I started my search looking for an axle I spoke to a few people I know who have Mantas and they said pretty much the same thing. I mean even if I went to see it there wouldn't be any knowing until it is on the Car if it makes any noises or has any faults. So I am still thinking about what to do whilst I am on holiday and see what I can do when I get back. Has no one definitely not got an axle before I make any decisions? If you have please message me. Cheers, Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 (edited) To be honest, Chris is your best bet to fix your axle, get a travel lodge booked for a night or two and go down to his, get it in the garage and remove the wheel, drop the arm, damper and spring off so that side has good access, then cut and patch with nice thick steel. re-assemble. Edited October 12, 2015 by paulmanta Why am i suddenly quoting myself ? its weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Okay I will see what I can do in regards to booking an overnight or maybe 2 nights if required up in coventry. Obviously the work needed on my Manta will all have to be confirmed before hand but its definitely something to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 Right, i'm getting somewhere with this axle, I think it's only the one spring cup (touch wood) that needs to be replaced. You never know or I certainly never know whats round the next corner from one week to the next so I'll fix this when I can as it's not desperate. I have spent up this month on my Alternator so at least I have improved one problem on my Manta! Scrapping the idea of trying to get another axle, mine is a good one as far as I know and doesn't make any nasty whines or anything and the other reason is I can't seem to get hold of one. Been up to Chris's for most of the day today to get my alternator sorted and even helped out getting his Omega firing up again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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