Why does my powerflex diff bush not sit as expected?

[Dino D]

Might not help but this is when I was putting it back together
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Stop that.
I’ve got undercarriage envy.

 

[GazHyde]

The prop doesn’t sit dead central in the rear beam gents.

 

[Stevo7682]

I would also lift the boot carpet and check the spot welds for the box section the different carrier bracket is part of that nothing is dislocated.

 

[JimmySaurusRex]

Alright, thank you so much everyone for the input. I have to bleed the left caliper tonight and put the wheels on in prep for tomorrow. The mounting posts for the subframe don't seem to have moved and the control arm on impact side is a low mileage replacement so the alignment shouldn't be too poor.

I will report back tomorrow, hopefully from the comfort of my own home

 

[Pingu]

I wouldn't bother with laser alignment. A piece of string is all you need.

 

[GazHyde]

I wouldn't bother with laser alignment. A piece of string is all you need.

Well that’s taken all of the mystery and skill out of what the guys at Kwik Fit do

 

[t-tony]

Nah, they use invisible string

Tony.

 

[Brian H]

The rear beam is held on by 2 pins, one on either side of the car, if one of these is bent, or the Bush has collapsed then you would get this type of deformity.