Anyone got an pointers on how to do this in a way that wont acrew up alignment etc. ?
Would heating up the rear beam before straightening it, be of much help?
Should I weld on same braces to keep it square?
Many thanks!
Rear sub-frame repair...
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sandman
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Rear sub-frame repair...
I have this subframe that I need to repair.. as someone's fitted a tow hook in the wrong place!
Anyone got an pointers on how to do this in a way that wont acrew up alignment etc. ?
Would heating up the rear beam before straightening it, be of much help?
Should I weld on same braces to keep it square?
Many thanks!
Anyone got an pointers on how to do this in a way that wont acrew up alignment etc. ?
Would heating up the rear beam before straightening it, be of much help?
Should I weld on same braces to keep it square?
Many thanks!
Cheers,
Ed_
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woodypup59
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Re: Rear sub-frame repair...
Get some angle iron the right size and use (big) G clamps to squeeze the member back to shape.