Bent outter lip on rim. Easy repair?
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Bent outter lip on rim. Easy repair?
Bent just a little of my lip. Not concerned about the rash, that's easy.
Could I just heat up the lip with heat gun and use wood block with rubber mallet to bang out?
Wouldn't really care too much if it wasn't work wheels. Lol
Any advice, thanks.
Could I just heat up the lip with heat gun and use wood block with rubber mallet to bang out?
Wouldn't really care too much if it wasn't work wheels. Lol
Any advice, thanks.
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Lexus Champion
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Yes you can, I think you want to start on 1 side of the biggest bend below the 3. Go easy & increase force slowly if you need to. Try to visualize the bend happening in slow motion & try to reverse that sequence with your hammering. Try to make the rim contact the tire evenly. Once you get there remove tire & sand away the rough edge.
#6
Aluminum does wonders with heat. But it will also have negative consequences in regards to strength.
My vote is for a professionally repair job. If your too cheap to have it done you're taking a chance on your safety.
My vote is for a professionally repair job. If your too cheap to have it done you're taking a chance on your safety.
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Have it aligned as soon as possible & set back to factory specs. Any suspension modification that deviate away from the proper alignment will prematurely wear out your tires. Just think of this as a little lesson. (One that is going to cost you $$$). It could be worse. You could have had a blow out mid corner and wrecked/totaled your car.
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Have it aligned as soon as possible & set back to factory specs. Any suspension modification that deviate away from the proper alignment will prematurely wear out your tires. Just think of this as a little lesson. (One that is going to cost you $$$). It could be worse. You could have had a blow out mid corner and wrecked/totaled your car.
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