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Tim Ayers · 02-09-2026, 06:53 PM

I would also add using heat from an oxygen/acetylene torch will help you get the metal to go the way you want it to as well. Cold bending can lead to over correcting and making the issue worse. Just my two cents.

If you aren't confident using a press or heat, radius rods are still plentiful and you should be able to source a replacement easily.

02-09-2026, 06:53 PM	#4
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,233	Re: how to fix or replace bend rear radius arm. I would also add using heat from an oxygen/acetylene torch will help you get the metal to go the way you want it to as well. Cold bending can lead to over correcting and making the issue worse. Just my two cents. If you aren't confident using a press or heat, radius rods are still plentiful and you should be able to source a replacement easily.