Straightening a rear end housing
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To prevent any mishaps involving slippage and gravity, common jackstands are cut up to wrap the leg of the I-beam. | To prevent any mishaps involving slippage and gravity, common jackstands are cut up to wrap the leg of the I-beam. | ||
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A straight bar is necessary. This hardened and chrome plated bar is about five feet long, and 1.5" in diameter. It's available from McMaster-Carr for about $115.00. Alternatively, an old length of scrap steel shafting can be used. V-blocks and a dial indicator can be used to ensure that a used bar is straight. | A straight bar is necessary. This hardened and chrome plated bar is about five feet long, and 1.5" in diameter. It's available from McMaster-Carr for about $115.00. Alternatively, an old length of scrap steel shafting can be used. V-blocks and a dial indicator can be used to ensure that a used bar is straight. | ||
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