Re: Bent(?) rear axles

["Ryan Schuermann" <rts@phoenix.net>]

> My first VW (a Rabbit) had a rear axle that was bent as if the car had
> been fully loaded and driven on two wheels. After this car burned (may
> it rest in peace), I looked at a Rabbit GTI that had a similar
> problem... Now today, I was contemplating new tires for my '81 "S" and
> decided to check & see how the old ones had worn. AAAH!!!! I can't
> believe this! Even my beloved (though multi-colored) Scirocco has a bent
> rear axle.
>  Is this commonplace or am I the victim of a curse? Any way, is this
> something that an allignment shop can fix with shims or some means other
> than replacing the axle? If so, how much can I expect to pay?

Are you syre you axel is bent? if it is your whole car would rattle
and shake at high speeds. it would be VERY noticable..it sounds
like to me that your describing a negative rear camber set that way
to help redude roll in turns and increase traction in turns.

Ryan
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