Mk1 cabby - NSR wheel tucks in further than OSR
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I guess my next mission is to locate a good used beam - and in readiness for this I got the gas bottle out and got all 4 mounting nuts off, clean, greased, and refit so at least I'll not have issues here as I know it can be a disaster if one shears.
Any input from any of you guys on this?
Thanks all
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Mk1 cabby - wheels stick out on one side (front and back)
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So if that measurement is correct then I assume the beam is not bent and the issue lies with what is bolted to it one side or other in terms of stub, drum etc
As if it was bent inwards, your measurement would be wider?
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I would replace those sub frame mounts first and make sure it's not partly driven by the way the runners sit.
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Things is the measurements from the mounts to the sill are identical on both sides so seems square to me plus I cant see 1cm movement side to side if I loosen all 4 nuts and shift it along a touch?
This measurement is same both sides (edge of beam mount to sill)

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Mk1 cabby - wheels stick out on one side (front and back)
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Mk1 cabby - wheels stick out on one side (front and back)

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Just spotted this on one of the photos
Looks like the mount is lose or something is pinched between the mount and the sub frame. - maybe the handbrake retention clip. That gap should not be there and will be pushing your frame out.
Might be wrong but looks like it from what i can tell..
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I THINK…… the mounts should be tight to the sub frame I am certain others with either correct me or confirm here. There are also a couple of very big washers either side of the mount.
Final comment before i leave you in peace is those mounts look f***ed…

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When it comes off the road for winter I think I'll pull the beam off replace the bushes and rebuild the rear brakes etc while it's off. The handbrake isn't great so they need some attention anyway. Hopefully at the same time I'll uncover what is causing the wonky wheel…..
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Here you go this is a picture of when I stripped my rear beam for powder coating. Is shows how the mount is tight to the sub frame.
I would seriously recommend fixing yours before driving it any more.
Good Luck I am not brave enough to attempt mine yet…..

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Got to be beam alignment at beam mounts I reckon. Powerflex beam bushes on order so will tackle those next job, wish me luck…. .
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And…..
Drum roll please….
It's still the same 🤣
Going to buy a used beam and refurb it with new drums stubs etc over winter and hopefully that should cure it. Bored of it now 😴
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Mk1 cabby - NSR wheel tucks in further than OSR
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