Can steel trailing arms be bent back into shape?
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2018 5:10 am
It’s been pointed out to me that my right rear wheel on my 72 911 sticks out a little more at the top compared with the left side. Chap says it’s common to have the trailing bend a little out of shape, throwing out the (I think) the Camber. I have the steel fabricated trailing arms.
My question is, will a decent Porsche specialist garage be able to check on a gauge, then apply a bit of heat, and bend it back to true? Is the a risk the part is weakened by this or is it a common job?
I’d then obviously have to have the car 4 wheel aligned. The bushes and all parts are new (with only 6k miles). It’s possible a curb or pot hole caused the bend. Many thanks for any advice.
My question is, will a decent Porsche specialist garage be able to check on a gauge, then apply a bit of heat, and bend it back to true? Is the a risk the part is weakened by this or is it a common job?
I’d then obviously have to have the car 4 wheel aligned. The bushes and all parts are new (with only 6k miles). It’s possible a curb or pot hole caused the bend. Many thanks for any advice.