C2 Front cross member dent tool

[Philip Castaldo (8063)]

Hi has anyone used a tool to remove the dents on the C2 C3 etc front cross member that are caused by a bottle or floor jack? I heard someone rents it or sells it. I usually cut it out in the groves, fix it and weld it back in, but Iam open to a better way if this tool works well. Thanks Phil 8063

[Phil Philson (45550)]

Re: C2 Front cross member dent tool

bought and used it on 2 cars---if the dent is really nasty you will need to apply some heat---i was so taken by the tool i called the guy that made it and asked if he was planning on doing one for the camaro---if you want to rent mine let me know---maybe can work something out---

[Randy Swartout (39156)]

Re: C2 Front cross member dent tool

Phil,
Is there a way to jack from the center of the crossmember and avoid the dent. I was thinking of making a curved wooden fixture to spread the weight. Does that work?

Randy

[Phil Philson (45550)]

Re: C2 Front cross member dent tool

call me lazy or what ever---i use a big fat phone book "if" i'm in a hurry and don't want to use my hoist---if you are relegated to a floor jack i would invest some time and make a block as you suggested---good luck

[Philip Castaldo (8063)]

Thanks but Iam looking to REMOVE the dents *NM*

[Philip Castaldo (8063)]

Re: C2 Front cross member dent tool Thanks

Thanks Phil 45550 could you give me his number I would like to buy one, then I could share it with the guys in the chapter.How does it work!!!! Thanks Phil 8063

[Joe Lucia (12484)]

Re: C2 Front cross member dent tool Thanks

phil------

You're in luck. The designer and manufacturer of the tool is a frequent visitor and poster to this board, so you have a contact and an "in". If I recall correctly it's Terry #21624.

[Joe Lucia (12484)]

Re: C2 Front cross member dent tool

Randy-----

The way to avoid denting the crossmember is very simple; I wish folks in dealerships and repair shops had figured it out a long time ago. If they had, there would be a whole lot fewer dents to fix today.

Anyway, all you have to do is use a thick piece of wood that spans the front crossmember from front to rear (a 2 X 6 or 2 X 8 about 18" long works nicely). Place the jack saddle at the center of the wood. This arrangement causes the weight to be borne by the strong front and rear edges of the front crossmember and NOT by the thin sheetmetal that covers the bottom of the crossmember.

[Kurt Bunting (26406)]

Re: C2 Front cross member dent tool

Phil,
E-mail me and I will send you his instructions for the tool which also has his phone number on it.
I don't know how to do attachments here in the forum.
Kurt
kbunting@verizon.net

[Kurt Bunting (26406)]

Re: C2 Front cross member dent tool Thanks

As Joe stated, his name is Terry Fiala and his e-mail address is tfringo@aol.com
He designed, manufactures, and sells this tool. He is also a member of this forum.
Kurt

[Mark S. Lovejoy]

Re: C2 Front cross member dent tool

Phil,

I have used this tool and it works very well. It will do small dents cold, but larger/multiple dents will require heat.

Keep in mind the tool slides in through the spring pocket, at least one spring will need to be removed to use this device.

Hope this helps.

Mark
27152

[Steve Wallach]

Re: C2 Front cross member dent tool Thanks

I just recieved mine, it seems like a very well thought out tool and very well put together. I haven't used it yet though.

The company name is "TJA Tooling" call Terry and his number is 509-235-5563

Good luck,

Steve

[Philip Castaldo (8063)]

THANK YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!! *NM*

[Terry Fiala (21624)]

Re: Thanks but Iam looking to REMOVE the dents

Contact me. I would be glad to sell you a tool, I can also send you a copy of the instructions. tfringo@aol.com

Thanks, Terry