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NamMedevac 70

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Posted: 06/02/23 04:56am

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I would check it occasionally for possible stress cracks near the bolt. "If you so choose" a welding shop can straighten the plate with their heavy tools.

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Posted: 06/02/23 05:31am

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NamMedevac 70 wrote:

I would check it occasionally for possible stress cracks near the bolt. "If you so choose" a welding shop can straighten the beam with their heavy tools.

I don't think it would take "heavy tools" to straighten it.
BUT, ever grab a coat hanger, or other wire, bend back and forth until it breaks? I think working the steel would make it more likely to get the stress cracks.
Still no answer about knowing a better way to jack it up...

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Posted: 06/02/23 06:35am

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My immediate concern would be the new 'bent' portion contacting that tire on a bumpy road. I can't really tell from the pic how close it is.

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Posted: 06/02/23 06:38am

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opnspaces wrote:

I would leave it alone and not worry about it. But if you want to try to repair I would use a big channel-lock or adjustable wrench and bend it back. You could also try just a hammer and some careful pounding.

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