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Woody Willy · 02-18-2011, 10:35 AM

I have a bent wishbone that is not severe and was thinking of trying to bend it back either cold or by heating and returning it to shape. I have read that this may not be the best thing to do. I have a '32 axle assembly with a straight wishbow that appears to be the same size, can I or has anybody changed out a Model A for a '32? Looking for help in Sunny Florida.
Regards, Bill H.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 02-18-2011, 10:45 AM

You can straighten a front radius rod (wishbone) using heat and shrinking. The metal is very substantial and heat is not going to adversely affect it.

d.j. moordigian · 02-18-2011, 11:26 AM

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Woody,

If you have a 32 radius rod that appears to be the same as an A, then it's
not a 32.

02-18-2011, 10:35 AM	#1
Woody Willy Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 22	Model A Wishbone I have a bent wishbone that is not severe and was thinking of trying to bend it back either cold or by heating and returning it to shape. I have read that this may not be the best thing to do. I have a '32 axle assembly with a straight wishbow that appears to be the same size, can I or has anybody changed out a Model A for a '32? Looking for help in Sunny Florida. Regards, Bill H.

02-18-2011, 10:45 AM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,519	Re: Model A Wishbone You can straighten a front radius rod (wishbone) using heat and shrinking. The metal is very substantial and heat is not going to adversely affect it. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

02-18-2011, 11:26 AM	#3
d.j. moordigian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 3,636	Re: Model A Wishbone Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Woody, If you have a 32 radius rod that appears to be the same as an A, then it's not a 32.