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i just bought from a salvage company a rusted up 23t frame front and rear end bad motor with headers== anyway the front i beam axle is bent -- is it possible to be straightened -- if it is cast i think not but -anybody got an ideas

Originally Posted by janj

i just bought from a salvage company a rusted up 23t frame front and rear end bad motor with headers== anyway the front i beam axle is bent -- is it possible to be straightened -- if it is cast i think not but -anybody got an ideas

If it's an original Ford axle or forged reproduction, and isn't bent too severely, it can tolerate quite a bit of straightening. If it's a cast aftermarket axle, I wouldn't even try.

Bob

I agree, although it is possible to straighten, is it worth your life at worst if it fails and at best poor handling and tire wear. Any pics of what you have? Let me know if you need any more advice (good or bad)

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here front end -left front bent back a bit - i do think it is original i-beam - i guess a good welding shop could fix it

Yes, it appears to be an original Ford axle. Looks like a '35 up "spring in front" style. I know you didn't build it that way, but you're going to have to change it to get any suspension travel without the axle hitting the frame. Honestly, by the time you find someone qualified to straighten it and get the camber correct, you could have probably bought a repop dropped axle.

Bob

I agree with Bob, Get an aftermarket axel and be done with it (and safe) good luck! Don Jr