EX RAC VAN OWNERS

[john54321]

Thanks guy, i'll start searching for a new axle. I thought 4.27 ratio would be right, but you guys prefer something in the 3's?

[Darren.w]

Has anyone changed their axle and still used it for towing ? If so is it a big difference ? As I would like to change mines but still use it for towing cars ? Thanks.

[markspark71]

If you do a lot of towing I would stick with what you have or look along the lines of 4.27 I went for 3,31 as I have no plans to tow anything maybe just a wobble box when we need to collect it from storage

[markspark71]

Well I have made a start with the das-6 with megs 105 and 205 orange hexlogic pad and white hex logic pad and I must say im happy with the results

[john54321]

Right i've found a 3.73 axle from a 2.4 mk7. However its from a 6 speed and mine is a 5 speed, is that a problem or is it still a straight swap?

[wronghole]

Right i've found a 3.73 axle from a 2.4 mk7. However its from a 6 speed and mine is a 5 speed, is that a problem or is it still a straight swap?

Hi fella, should not be problem , 3.37 is 3.37 . I have one on mine , ratios are similar to a family saloon . Haven't done any towing but l have had a over a ton of cable in the back with no problems.
When you've done it you could take it to Vantuner for a bit of mapping magic

[john54321]

Right i've found a 3.73 axle from a 2.4 mk7. However its from a 6 speed and mine is a 5 speed, is that a problem or is it still a straight swap?

Hi fella, should not be problem , 3.37 is 3.37 . I have one on mine , ratios are similar to a family saloon . Haven't done any towing but l have had a over a ton of cable in the back with no problems.
When you've done it you could take it to Vantuner for a bit of mapping magic

Cheers mate, i'll go and collect the axle in the next few days.

Any ideas what the cost should be for a mechanic to swap the axle?

[markspark71]

Right i've found a 3.73 axle from a 2.4 mk7. However its from a 6 speed and mine is a 5 speed, is that a problem or is it still a straight swap?

Hi fella, should not be problem , 3.37 is 3.37 . I have one on mine , ratios are similar to a family saloon . Haven't done any towing but l have had a over a ton of cable in the back with no problems.
When you've done it you could take it to Vantuner for a bit of mapping magic

Cheers mate, i'll go and collect the axle in the next few days.

Any ideas what the cost should be for a mechanic to swap the axle?

Take someone with you because they are bloody heavy
As for cost I paid £80 but that was mates rates so I would expect £100-£120 make sure you check the discs and pads as if they are bad you may as well do them at the same time

[wronghole]

If you're half decent with a spanner do it yourself. Two man job though as the axle is heavy.
I'm not a mechanic but me and my mate did it in a morning. It is plug in and play also.
No idea how much a professional person would charge.

[wronghole]

Well I have made a start with the das-6 with megs 105 and 205 orange hexlogic pad and white hex logic pad and I must say im happy with the results

looks the bollocks mate

[john54321]

Thanks guys, appreciate the advice!

wronghole - that paintwork look the nuts! inspired me to take a trip to halfords to pick up some Mer

[wronghole]

Thanks guys, appreciate the advice!

wronghole - that paintwork look the nuts! inspired me to take a trip to halfords to pick up some Mer

Not mine mate . Markspark, s . Good init . Might get him to do mine though

[john54321]

Thanks guys, appreciate the advice!

wronghole - that paintwork look the nuts! inspired me to take a trip to halfords to pick up some Mer

Not mine mate . Markspark, s . Good init . Might get him to do mine though

Ah yeah my mistake, too early on a Sunday, eyes not up to speed yet

[markspark71]

Even though I have used a machine it still take a lot of time and effort but the results are well worth it
Im on with the front end today just hope it comes up as good as the rear did I will be very happy then

[wronghole]

Don't make it bloody rain