2011 at the Hammond Barn

[Bob Carriere]

Visited a frame straighteneing shop this morning.....small shop...owner on site with time to talk.

I had brought some pictures which I will share with you tonite.

Steps to be considered....

Build a level platform for the front axle

Select two tires that are within 1/4 inch in height from one another.
..... adjust air pressure to bring to perfect level.

Measure and measure and remeasure and write it down on a picture.

measure space between frame and each spring....frame to level plate, etc.

Consider removing spring packs and switching sides...

measure and remeasure each time.

Having explained that the front cross member and engine support cross member had been removed and replaced....

Loosen all bolts..... including the arches attached to the frame and loosen bolts of bumper....

measure and remeasure......

build jig that can hydraulically twist the frame in the proper direction while the bolts are all loose.......

Measure when all is straight....

Over twist frame by known amount

measure over twist.

relax hydraulic set up

measure to see how much has been gained and how much has sprung back.

repeat process

This sounds like a multi weekend process.

Promise to document/photo my progress or lack thereof.

Cost estimate......$300 to measure and assess what needs to be done....
......$1000 minimum to actually do all of the above......

Or do it all yourself.... free and the experieince is priceless..



Bob