ive got this old huffy frame im trying to make a build with.. the tires will fit even though its bent but who wants that? Help please?
rear forks are bent, Help?
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If you have a sawhorse or similar, that would be your best bet. You need to be able to press on both sides of the bend while allowing the other side of the rear triangle to hang out of the way so it doesn't get damaged as well. Then have a friend hold down the front half of the frame while you gently press just ahead of the dropout until it is straight. Don't overdo it or you'll make it worse. That is a very minor bend and I think it will come right back into shape easily.
Once it is aligned side-to-side, you can flip the frame up and repeat the process placing the peak of the bend on what ever you are using for support. If possible place a piece of threaded rod in the dropouts at the furthest back position and use nuts to hold the rod in place. This will give you another angle to check the alignment by seeing how a rear axle would sit back there.
do you think adding heat would help?
No heat, bend it cold. Use blocks of wood to support the stays on either side of the bends, use another block of wood and a mallet to drive the bend back. This is an easy job and the frame material is soft.
