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Old 08-03-2015, 07:48 PM
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My Missus KA rear beam is knocking about, there's a bit of a wheel bearing drone and the brake drums are squealing a bit.

My plan is to buy a second hand beam and refurb it then simply swap the rear axles over.
I was gong to fit powerflex bushes and axle spacers while I was at it.

Does anyone know of any differences in KA beams or will any one fit?
My Missus has a Non-ABS model. Would there be any issues fitting an ABS beam? I would personally assume the only difference being the brakes themselves.
I also noticed there is two different sizes on the trailing arm bushes. Will either size bolt up to the car okay or do I need to ensure the new beam has the same size bushes?

Cheers, Bailes.
Old 08-03-2015, 10:49 PM
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The only differences that I know of are the early beams pre '99 ish have a different suspension joint which some call a fork joint.

Other than that I beleive they are all the same from 99 on and don't know of any differences with the main beam bushes.

Hope that helps
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