Straightening a rear end housing
(→Building a straightening table) |
|||
| Line 36: | Line 36: | ||
In this case, when the tube cooled, the housing end was only a few thousandths of an inch off, and was easily bent into alignment cold, using only the bottle jack. This housing was initially out by almost 1/4" on one side, and 3/16" on the other. Now, the housing end slips on with minimal effort. | In this case, when the tube cooled, the housing end was only a few thousandths of an inch off, and was easily bent into alignment cold, using only the bottle jack. This housing was initially out by almost 1/4" on one side, and 3/16" on the other. Now, the housing end slips on with minimal effort. | ||
[[Image:Insert_fits_properly.jpg|frame|none|The housing end slips on with minimal effort.]] | [[Image:Insert_fits_properly.jpg|frame|none|The housing end slips on with minimal effort.]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | ==Related information== | ||
| + | Moparts.com: [http://www.moparts.com/Tech/Archive/race/16.html Narrowing a Rear Axle Housing] | ||
| + | Hotrodders Bulletin Board: [http://hotrodders.com/forum/straightening-rear-end-housing-109642.html Straightening a Rear End Housing] | ||
Your Privacy Choices