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Old 01-01-2012, 11:18 AM   #1
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I wana run bent links but dont have any and was thinking can I bend the stock ones thT come with the truck?? If so how would I do it? Just bend it or heat it up then bend it just figured id ask first thanx alot guys
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Old 01-01-2012, 11:37 AM   #2
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I wana run bent links but dont have any and was thinking can I bend the stock ones thT come with the truck?? If so how would I do it? Just bend it or heat it up then bend it just figured id ask first thanx alot guys
i bent mine, before i made my new chassis/links, no need to heat them, they bend pretty ez, i just marked them where i wanted to bend them and used to boxed end wrenches to bend them with by hand
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Old 01-01-2012, 04:42 PM   #3
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ok sweet will be doing this asap haha
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Old 01-02-2012, 02:46 PM   #4
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I was lucky enough to have a couple bench vices in my shop. I just clamped the links in finger tight, and bent them with my hand (pushed). some ppl like an "S" shape. I did 2 bends. One vertical for height clearance, and one horizontal for motor clearance.

The stock links hold up just fine, and theres no paint to scratch off.
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Old 03-21-2012, 08:09 AM   #5
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Great question !! 1 I keep forgetting to ask... Thanks guys...
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