I'm rebuilding a totaled cherokee. After replacing the knuckle and lower ball joint I noticed the end casting has a larger distance between the upper and lower ball joints then the other side, 1/4". Can that cast flange be bent back into spec? Is it safe and if so should it be done cold or with heat?
00 XJ front axle, fix a bend?
Aug 10, 2004
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You could probably find a way to chain, and jack it back to specs, but I'd rather press it off and press on a used one, jig it, and weld it in place, like what's done all the time with 44, 60, and 9" conversions: God Bless America, ßill O|||||||Omailto:
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