Frame rack
The Rack™
- Two hydraulic towers, 10 tons of pull each
- Pulls from any direction: neck, rake, trail, backbone
- Ride it up the ramp, or winch it on if it's wrecked
Powertrain alignment · frame straightening · Phoenix, AZ
Harley alignment & frame straightening in Phoenix
Wobble at speed or a bent frame after a crash. We measure it with a live laser, fix it, and prove it's straight.
Touring, Dyna & FXR
The wobble fix: powertrain alignment
On rubber-mounted Touring, Dyna and FXR models, the engine, transmission and swingarm float in the frame on rubber isolators, held square by stabilizer links. When they're off, the rear wheel stops following the front. At highway speed, that's your wobble.
New shocks, lowering, engine work, worn isolators or a tip-over can all knock it out of line.
New shocks or a lowering kit? Align it at the same time.
Crashed or tipped over
Frame straightening & collision repair
A bent frame is the fastest way to get a bike totaled, so get it measured first. The laser shows exactly what moved and by how much, and most Touring, Softail, Dyna and FXR frames can be pulled back to spec.
Cast aluminum frames can't be pulled. If that's yours, we'll tell you up front.
- Lifetime warranty on frame repair and workmanship.
- Insurance job? We work with insurance. Bring your claim number.
- Can't ride it in? We can pick it up, billed with the job.
Wobble or frame, same idea
How it works
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Measure
Laser targets go on the steering head. You see where the frame and rear wheel really sit.
From $300 · touring from $450
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Fix
Alignment: the stabilizers get set and the Equalizer squares it up. Frame: it goes on The Rack and gets pulled.
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Prove it
Measured again with the laser. Done when the rear wheel tracks the front.
Watch the laser and The Rack at work on a Harley frame, filmed at the shop. Captions are on.
Rack and Pull Industries
The equipment
Nobody else in the Valley has this setup. Rack and Pull lists us as their Phoenix location for The Rack and the Straight Shooter.
Live laser measuring
Straight Shooter™
- Lasers down the centerline and both sides of the bike
- Shows frame damage and drivetrain misalignment
- Stays on while the frame is pulled
Vertical alignment
Equalizer
- Sets vertical drivetrain alignment on Touring, Dyna and FXR models
- Checks triple trees and Dyna rear axles
- Done when both sides read equal
Questions
FAQ
What causes high-speed wobble on a Harley?
On rubber-mounted models, a common cause is a powertrain out of alignment: the engine, transmission and swingarm sit crooked in the frame, so the rear wheel doesn't track the front. Worn tires, bearings or a bent frame can cause it too. The laser shows which one it is.
Which Harleys need a powertrain alignment?
We align rubber-mounted Touring bikes (Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Road King, Ultra), Dynas and FXRs. Softails are solid-mount and don't need it.
Can a bent Harley frame be straightened?
Most Touring, Softail, Dyna and FXR frames can, along with most custom steel frames. It's measured with a live laser, pulled back to spec on a hydraulic frame rack, and measured again. Cast aluminum frames can't be pulled.
My bike might be totaled. Should I get the frame measured first?
Yes. A frame that looks bent may be straightenable. Measuring it gives you real numbers before anyone writes the bike off.
How much does it cost?
Alignment and frame jobs start with a laser measurement: from $300 for bare frames, Dynas, Softails and FXRs (2 hours of labor), and from $450 for touring models. Work after that is $150 an hour. Frame repair is quoted once it's measured, because no two jobs are the same. Cash or card, cash preferred. Book a time
Do you warranty frame repair?
Yes. Frame repair and workmanship come with a lifetime warranty.
Do you work with insurance?
Yes. We work with insurance and have handled insurance jobs before. Bring your claim number and your adjuster's contact info.
My bike can't be ridden. How do I get it to you?
We can pick it up. Pickup is billed as part of the job. You can also tow or trailer it in; The Rack's dolly and winch pull wrecked bikes on.
Do you do work for other shops?
Yes. Shops send us frame and alignment work, and the bike goes back to them. Call us at 928-846-6944.