Coyote64

I had my 52 bugeye recalled to replace rear diff. Now in the wet its a nightmare !

In the wet its terrible, before no problem, now however every time i add power the back end goes way before it should do

Can anyone explain this loss of traction ?

The rookie

iTrader: (1)

Nope, I can only suggest you take it back to the dealer for them to check it over, but it certainly doesn't sound right...

Have the refitted the wheels back to front (well left to right!) if you have directional tyres?

Simon

Dutch Scooby lover

iTrader: (3)

Wrong rear diff ratio installed??
I would guess not, seeing it's a dealer, but mistakes are made.

scoobynewbie72

iTrader: (1)

Seeing its a dealer more reason to check lol

PeeVee

iTrader: (1)

Sounds to me like the rear tracking is set to "toe out", perhaps they undid the Lateral Links to allow the removal of the drive shafts instead of releasing the Strut to Hub bolts as they should have done.

Phil

scoobyboy

it's easier to just undo the big long bolt going through the hub, but then every one is different there is no right or wrong way just different ways.

bigarf

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i would have to agree with the above.

PeeVee

iTrader: (1)

I agree that there are several ways of releasing the drive shafts, but if you disturb the Lateral Links, you then have to go through the added expense of having the geometry re-set.

The rookie

iTrader: (1)

Or not in this case!

scoobyboy

by taking the long bolt out you don't disturb it at all

dunx

iTrader: (3)

If you can get the bugger out !

LOL

dunx