Member Since: 01 Aug 2015
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 147
source for rear knuckles?
Hello all,
Does anyone know of a source for refurbished rear knuckles for the D3?
I think I'm in need of refurbished units, to address a couple of issues:
1. rotted away park brake backing plates
2. loose lower rose joints
3. rear wheel bearings at 128k
I'd quite like to do a project of refurbishing the rear end - and tackling the rear hubs with the simple option of refurbished rear knuckles is attractive in comparison to pressing out bearings, joints, replacing backing plates etc.
I'd be doing rear lower arms and spindle rods at same time; the rear upper arms were replaced about 2 years ago, along with the upper rose joints,
Thanks
'05 D3 TDV6 S Manual
21st Jul 2020 10:19 am
kayble
Member Since: 01 Aug 2015
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 147
bump: any ideas?
I did see someone selling these on eBay a year or two ago, but no longer. Also thought AF did them - but can't see them offered on their site anymore.
19th Aug 2020 12:18 am
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 4651
I don't believe there are rebuilt units available with back plates, bearings and knuckles, so unfortunately you will have to split the hub from the knuckle carrier if you want to replace the back plates.
New carriers are available with with the knuckles fitted, but obviously no bearing as the back plate is not included.
You'll need a substantial press with at least 20t to remove/install the bearings. The knuckles are much easier but don't forget to order the snap ring on the lower knuckle. Use quality bearings such as Timkin and don't be tempted to skimp on this or you'll be doing it all again in a year, perhaps less!
If it's of any help and you're handy with a welder, I have heard of someone cutting off the old back plates and then cut and weld back the new ones, thus saving the bearings. Not my way of doing things, but you may want to consider it as a possibility. Remember though this method need proper welding or the handbrake engagement will buckle the back plate!!yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
19th Aug 2020 1:43 am
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
I thought Discomikey as well as somone else on here was doing them some time back?
19th Aug 2020 7:22 am
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
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Was he doing them fully built inc back plates and bearing?yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
19th Aug 2020 12:11 pm
PROFSR G
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