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poorboy

01-07-2015 07:54 PM

Sami axle Straightening

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I had a Sami come in the shop lately. Someone jumped it and bent the drivers side tube.

poorboy

01-07-2015 07:58 PM

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Can you see the bend? It was about 1" out of center.

poorboy

01-07-2015 08:03 PM

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Using a cut off wheel I made two slices to make the bending easier. I used a straight dowel for my measurements. Using a jack and some ratchet straps I got the axle were I wanted with in +\- 1/8 inch. Tacked it up and rechecked. Note the tube was not cut off. There was 1-2" on the bottom holding it together.

poorboy

01-07-2015 08:05 PM

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Yes I did split a weakened tube so I added some much needed bracing!

poorboy

01-07-2015 08:07 PM

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After a new water pump the Sami was back into action! Up next is a 70 year old jeep!

Rcrivolio

01-14-2015 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by poorboy (Post 3007752)

After a new water pump the Sami was back into action! Up next is a 70 year old jeep!

Good luck with the jeep. My grandpa and dad had one they used in Wisconsin for plowing and pulling up stumps. Original engine blew, and they ended up putting an old VW engine in:lol:. Still pulling up stumps to this day as far as I know. Hopefully yours fairs a little better haha.

poorboy

03-29-2015 07:04 PM

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I finally found one of the pics. That's why the axle was bent

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