Straighten a bent trailing arm?, Can't align to within spec, Driver's rear measures bent Options

[rnellums]

Hey all,

I've got some issues aligning my flared 914. With the drivers rear at the limit of travel I'm still quite a bit toe out. Measurements of the hub-pivot distance are a bit longer on the drivers vs. the passenger rear.

the bend isn't visually noticeable, but its there. Has anyone had luck trueing it up or should I just find another trailing arm and move on?

Thanks!
-Ross

[rnellums]

I think TangeringeRacing (RacerChris) can help you out with that. Or roll the dice on a used one and hope it's not bent either.

That was kind of my thinking. there is a decent chance I buy and arm and it arrives bent too. Probably ought to give Chris a call.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Chris can likely sell you a known straight arm at the least since he has jigging to check.

I don't have any spares. They aren't hard to measure as long as you have a way to secure a pivot shaft elevated 6" above a work surface and perfectly level.

I have three that I could drop off to Chris if you wanted to have him check them. Which side do you need?

Drivers side if you have one!

Don’t know how I missed your reply, sorry for the delay!!

Many years ago someone had made a jig to quickly drop them in and check for bendage. I even remember a detailed diagram with all the measurements.

But of course now i can't find either here ...
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I would think that one or two basic measurements would get you close to knowing if they are good or not.

I measured from the pivot point to the center of the axle hub. The right side measured 1/4 inch further than the passenger. I want to say I found a thread that suggested they be 405mm? My measurements weren’t precise, but Close enough to see a difference.