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06-02-2021, 07:50 PM | #1 |
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Bending the front axle
Does anyone know if you can bend the front axle? My left front tire leans inward about !/2 inch.
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06-02-2021, 08:14 PM | #2 |
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Re: Bending the front axle
Yes. Bend cold. You are going to need some big force. Use the gauge rods that mount in the four holes. See "Adding Caster to the Axel" https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ster&showall=1
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06-02-2021, 09:12 PM | #3 |
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Re: Bending the front axle
To a truck repair workshop, bending a Model A axle is like breaking a pretzel.
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06-03-2021, 10:06 AM | #4 |
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Re: Bending the front axle
Are you sure that it's the axle? I had a similar problem where it was the spindle.
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06-03-2021, 10:46 AM | #5 |
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Re: Bending the front axle
Not only the spindle, but also the king pin or a combination of both. I would certainly
check those out before pulling the axle.
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06-03-2021, 10:52 AM | #6 |
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Re: Bending the front axle
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Maybe they could do the same for you with the axle still in the car? |
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