Bent running gear

550Doug · Jun 27, 2011

I picked up a running gear at an auction that has a slight bow in the rear I-beam axle. It looks like someone was hauling a heavy load and trying to straddle some projection like a stump. Anyways, the rear axle needs to be pushed towards the front by about 3 inches to stop it from dog-tracking on me.
The rear axle has the standard welded support on each side, meeting at he reach. I was thinking of cutting off one support and then re-welding it once I get the I-beam straightened. Would you use heat on the I-beam?
How would you do it?
Thanks

Paul from MI · Jun 27, 2011

Probably no heat needed. I have straightened several gears using hydraulic jacks, chain, and strong wooden beams. Some day I'm gonna get a porta-power which would make the job easier. Lots of bent machinery can be straightened with a few 3/8" log chains, 4 ton jack, and a a 6' 4"x6" oak beam. Just need to be careful.

Anonymous-0 · Jun 27, 2011

I bet an alignment shop could set it perfect for you.

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