R26 Rear beam refurbishment

Currently in the process of refurbishing the rear beam and have a couple of queries if anyone can help?
The centre bush mounting bracket for the ARB has perished into dust. I know the bush and the top part of the bracket are available to buy but wondered if anyone has replaced or made the bottom half that appears to be welded to the beam?
Second thing, are the abs rings on the hubs easily removed or replaceable as I don’t want to fuck them up if not!! Cheers

 

Cheers Matt, I’ll get them soaked now ready for the morning. I think I’ve found an alternative way of doing the bush. Will order this kit and Hopefully adapt the subframe to fit it. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232577230149

 

Exactly. It’s a better setup than what’s there and works out cheaper than the Renault parts. Waiting to see if I can buy just one but may have to buy the pair if they don’t sell separately so give me a shout if you want the other one.

 

Actually looking at the listing it is probably just one item!!

 

Hi Matt, yes the arb is 16mm. I’ve already ordered the other one now! Will let you know how it fits if you’re interested? Cheers

 

So, I had the beam shot blasted this morning, pics reveal what’s actually left of the centre bush mount 3 out of 4 of the arb bolts sheared clean off so currently drilling them out and will also grind the remains of the centre mount off. If the new bush and bracket arrives in time will hopefully get powder coated before the weekend.

 

Hi mate, can’t comment on the handling differences as never driven a std Meg. Must be an improvement otherwise you wonder what the point would be. I’ll be selling the beam that’s on my car at the moment once I’ve got this spare one finished, if you need one

 

Yes mate, thanks. Used a couple of chisels to lever them off evenly.

 

I’m same in the same boat mate, being self employed, luckily I’ve been gathering parts over the winter to work on in the summer so I’ve got a few bits to be getting on with!

 

I agree with what Matt says about swapping the whole beam, much easier in the long run as you don't have to fabricate anything. Then you have the ball ache of sourcing the ARB so best to just pick a complete unit up. There was a complete beam with discs/pads and calipers on eBay for around £170 a little while back. Whether it's still there I don't know. If you still want pictures and measurements, I can get these for you, just let me know. Cheers

 

Here are some pictures for you mate, you’ll have to let me know what measurements you want though.
All the parts turned up this morning so have ground the old mount off the beam and in the process of making a new plate for the super pro bush ready for welding This afternoon. Turns out you do in fact get 2 bushes and 2 clamps in the super pro kit so I have a spare if anyone fancies doing the same.

 

It’s a universal item mate. Will need a bit of fabricating to fit but left with little choice considering the state of the original!!

 

All done, ready for powder coating Monday.

 

So, Beam and arb powder coated and bolted together, Just waiting on the new discs to arrive so I can do the swap.

 

Terrible idea as when the suspension compresses, it will hit

 

Haha, will have to wait like everyone else! If we were at the ring today aS planned, this wouldn’t have got done!

 

Just a quick heads up to anyone following this. I ordered a new pair of rear calipers on Saturday from a company in Poland which arrived today! Best thing was the price £132 delivered for the pair. Details in pictures if anybody needs some.

 

My Original beam is off now, It will be in the for sale section tomorrow. I can offer to refurb it the same way I’ve done mine. Has Brembo plain discs (vgc) and calipers that were refurbished a year ago. Message me if interested to discuss. Cheers