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Old 05-26-2009, 12:42 PM
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I have 96 with a bent upward upper steering knuckle the c shape on axle tube end at ball joint,can this be heated at curved area and bent back or is this cast material,Have about 1/4 " difference between left and right sides, was actually causing tire to lean in and shaft on balljoint to start to pull out Thanks for any help
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I wouldn't play with a possible safety issue. I'd replace it. JMO
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Heating a cast iron knuckel would make it more prone to break. your better off getting one from a junkyard
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