gen 4 bb4 rear spindle

bb4lightweight · Post by **bb4lightweight** » Fri Aug 13, 2021 6:12 pm

cheers guys but i replaced the hub already.was the first thing i done.but problem still there.not as bad as before.but the hub i took off had play in the outer bearing.so im thinking the spindle must be worn somehow and its chewing up wheel bearings.

K30DPC · Post by **K30DPC** » Fri Aug 13, 2021 9:46 pm

Are you

% sure it's not from suspension? Balljoints or bushings especialy on upper arm? Instead of hrabbing a wheel try to lift the car and grab a suspension and try for any movement. I had similar issue and it was shot polibushes in upper arm. It's really hard to believe that the spindle is to blame. Did you check it while you was changing hub? Was there any visible damage, discolouration?

Don't trust every garage. Unless it's your friendly mechanic you know for ages.

bb4lightweight · Post by **bb4lightweight** » Fri Aug 13, 2021 10:26 pm

k30dpc i did get the car checked at an mot station but im not 100% sure i trust them.After what you guys are saying i am gonna try and check the suspension upper arm etc.its driving me nuts.

bb4lightweight · Post by **bb4lightweight** » Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:17 pm

i found the problem.cheers for all your help everyone,its really appreciated.its the upper arm balljoint.At last a part i can find

Post by **ek9sid** » Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:53 pm

Glad you found the problem

Post by **vanzep** » Sun Aug 15, 2021 8:26 pm

thats a good result

i also had issues with es poly bushes going out of shape very quickly on the upper wishbones so i no longer use es poly and im sticking with oem

bb4lightweight · Post by **bb4lightweight** » Mon Aug 16, 2021 6:31 pm

cheers ek9sid and vanzep...quick question.will the 4th and 5th gen upper arms fit and be the same.or do i need a non 4ws upper arm.

Post by **vanzep** » Mon Aug 16, 2021 6:56 pm

No difference in upper wishbones on 4th gens - abs & non-abs, 4ws & non 4ws all use the same.
In general 5th gen upper wishbones can be used - some 5th gen upper arms have a reinforced plate welded to them to make them stronger and you can use them on 4th gens but normally these ones are more expensive and difficult to find.