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How do you get the frame rails under the rockers strait after being bent a little? I've seen some totally flat from being put on lifts but mine are just a little bent. What's the most effective method ?


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Add under the frame subframe connectors like the full lenghts from maximum motorsports
 

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bnjf said:
How do you get the frame rails under the rockers strait after being bent a little? I've seen some totally flat from being put on lifts but mine are just a little bent. What's the most effective method ?


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I assume that you are talking about the pinch weld under the rocker. If you are, You'll have to get a pair of channel locks, or vise grips and bend the distorted metal back. Once fairly straight, I use a hammer and dolly to flatten it after that. Be careful w/ the hammer though, it's easy to smack the rocker while wailing away trying to straighten that seam (spoken from experience)
 
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madmike1157 said:
I assume that you are talking about the pinch weld under the rocker. If you are, You'll have to get a pair of channel locks, or vise grips and bend the distorted metal back. Once fairly straight, I use a hammer and dolly to flatten it after that. Be careful w/ the hammer though, it's easy to smack the rocker while wailing away trying to straighten that seam (spoken from experience)
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Yes Mike, that's what I mean. The pinch weld. Thanks for the suggestions. Ill try to be careful

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they make a duckbill vise grip that work great for straightening pinchwelds
 

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