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Straightening a 914, no one around here has a cellette |
FourBlades |
Nov 25 2013, 10:28 AM
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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 |
BKLA |
Nov 25 2013, 12:46 PM
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Really old member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 14-August 05 From: OR Member No.: 4,590 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Check your swing arms first - I found a significant difference in two left side arms when set on a simple jig I made.
I talked with Rothsport about the "zonk" and straightening my chassis. (left rear corner is about an inch high and the outer swignarm attachment is about 1/2" high as well.) I was told that the two rear strut ties would need to be cut from the cage and replaced in order to straighten/square the rear portion of the tub. Depending on the rest of your chassis, it might only be a few tubes that need to be cut/replaced. |
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