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hali44 · Apr 20, 2008, 10:55 AM

I backed into a 15 foot metal gate with wood fencing on the outside. The gate bowed about 2 inches. If I push it from the other angle will it straighten? Any other suggestions?
It is made of two inch bars that were welded in place. Thanks for any help

ballengerb1 · Apr 21, 2008, 02:29 PM

You won't get it perfectly flat but you can remove most of the bow. I would not use my car this time. Attach a chain around a tree or to a car trailer hitch and use a ratcheting come along to pull the bow out. You will need to pull until there is a slight bow in the opposite direction, when you take the tension off it will spring back a bit. You may have to give several tries to get it to look good, never new again.

hali44 · Apr 21, 2008, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by ballengerb1

You won't get it perfectly flat but you can remove most of the bow. I would not use my car this time. Attach a chain around a tree or to a car trailer hitch and use a ratcheting come along to pull the bow out. You will need to pull until there is a slight bow in the opposite direction, when you take the tension off it will spring back a bit. You may have to give several tries to get it to lIook good, never new again.

I used the car. I had the same idea as you but there wasn't anything close enough for the come-along. I don't know anyone with a trailer hitch. It came out almost straight. If I do anymore it will be along lines of your suggestions. Thanks

ballengerb1 · Apr 21, 2008, 03:10 PM

LOL I want to see some pics of you can now. If there is no place to attach a chain and no trailer hitch you can attach the chain near the rear suspension of your car. Nearly all cars have attachment points on them so the factory can chain them down for delivery.

hali44 · Apr 21, 2008, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by ballengerb1

LOL I want to see some pics of you can now. If there is no place to attach a chain and no trailer hitch you can attach the chain near the rear suspension of your car. Nearly all cars have attachment points on them so the factory can chain them down for delivery.

[email protected] Car came out fine. Took some boards off fence , lined car up and put wood board against metal posts. I had tried to get gate people here for over a month so had no other choice.

ballengerb1 · Apr 22, 2008, 07:43 AM

Good thinking.