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From Wreck to Rockin ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,055 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
I am thinking of putting my IMSA car on a frame jig and having it pulled totally straight. It was pretty hard getting the front suspension to line up when I installed it and the rear needs about an inch of spacers to get the camber right. I have not found anyone nearby that has a cellette bench to do the work. Will shops with other systems be able to get this done? This car has a 10 point roll cage in it, I hope to leave it as it and not cut any, but I guess I can replace some tubes if I have to. Can the experts give me some advice here about how to go about this or if this is a good idea. If you have been through this and don't mind sharing your experiences and costs it would be great. Thanks, John |
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Hey nice rack! -Celette ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 20,504 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region ![]() ![]() ![]() |
All bets are off when a cage comes into play. Sometimes it requires some of the cage to be cut loose first before trying to pull the chassis.
Here's why: The cage install may have caused some of the issues. Even simple chassis repairs using reproduction parts gives some guys fits when the welding on the chassis causes the car to settle or twist. Imagine the possibility of distortion that could be caused while welding in a cage. Then there is the issue with off course excursions and bumping. Then imagine trying to pull sheet metal that is being held in place with a 4130 safety cage designed not to move or collapse during impact or a rollover with huge impact forces and the weight of the entire car driving that force. There are many shops out there that could get the car close with conventional pulling systems. But it is less likely without fixtures on an open top car with the added complication of a cage. |
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