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Bent rim

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by weedy, Jun 19, 2008.

  1. Jun 19, 2008
    weedy

    weedy Member

    Conroe, Tx
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    I had my tires balalnced the other day and one of the rims had a slight bend. Besides abnormal tire wear, what can this damage?
     
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    farfle

    farfle old dog

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    Trail damage. Went on a run a few days ago with a friend with his new (to him) Toyota Tacoma, lifted, nice truck. He let his buddy who doesn't have much off road experience drive for a good section of rocky trail.

    Result: 3 bent aluminum rims, high dollars to replace.
     
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  3. Jun 19, 2008
    Jack Frost

    Jack Frost Member

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    usually you have to whack somethin' pretty good to bend a steel rim. I'm not sure about aluminum, but I'd take a gamble on havin' to smack it pretty good too.
     
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  4. Jun 19, 2008
    timgr

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    I'd replace it. You can pound out a bent rim on the trail, but I'd think it will never again be really round.

    If they were able to balance it, it should be fine for now.
     
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  5. Jun 19, 2008
    dohc281

    dohc281 It is what it is.

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    Put the bad rim on the rear and it won't effect as much if it were on the front axle.
     
    dohc281, Jun 19, 2008
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