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Traveller rear bumper irons - need to straighten bend
Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 10:30 pm
by Mike Shipman
Hi - My traveller had a knock at some point in the past and the rhs rear bumper is consequently pushed right up against the bodywork. Would it be possible to straighten the iron out with a heavy hammer or does it need some heat to bend it back where it ought to be?
Your comments would be appreciated.
Regards, Mike.
Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 10:43 pm
by alex_holden
I refer you to my signature.
Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 8:51 pm
by paulk
Large Hammers?
Now we are talking my language.
If you require the help of a fellow 'Impact Technician' Mike just ask.
Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 10:48 pm
by bmcecosse
But do it off the car - not in place - just in case you damage the moutings.
Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 10:29 am
by 8009STEVE
just in case you damage the moutings
Or miss
Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 11:39 am
by alex_holden
Yes, you'll need a big securely mounted vice to hold it while you belt on it. Getting it somewhere close to right is easy; the tricky part is getting it to not look wonky after you've put it back on the car.
Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 9:16 pm
by bmcecosse
It's quite springy - a bit of heat may well be necessary. I did this many years ago - but can't remember if I heated it. When done - be sure to apply chassis black!
Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 10:08 pm
by d_harris
Mike. You are welcome to the Bumper Iron I've just taken off the trav which is a bit bended after my father decided to crash the lawn mower into it but is serviceable and it'll give you something to practice on.
I can have a go at straightening it myself if you want (big chunks of steel and big hammers come to mind...)