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Old 04-28-2012, 02:46 PM
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I have a PAracing tubular k-member that is bent/tweeked the bolt holes don't line up by about half an inch to and inch. is there anywhere that can straighten it out or can i get the holes to line up and not have any alignment issues?
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Have to talked to PAracing? I wouldnt just go heating it up and bending it to fit. PA could maybe put it in the jig, find the bent section and try to replace the bent tube?
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Originally Posted by i6overboard
Have to talked to PAracing? I wouldnt just go heating it up and bending it to fit. PA could maybe put it in the jig, find the bent section and try to replace the bent tube?
i haven't tried to call them yet but i will and I've looked for a bent section or tube but i haven't seen any abnormalities
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If I can ask, what caused the bend in the K-Member?
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let me know if you want to just sell it. im looking for a wrecked or bent one to try to straighten as a project
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Originally Posted by ss2nv
If I can ask, what caused the bend in the K-Member?
I bought it from a friend and he had hit the wall at the drag strip at about 150mph

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let me know if you want to just sell it. im looking for a wrecked or bent one to try to straighten as a project
I sent you a pm
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It would have to go back on a jig to be repaired correctly IMO.



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