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cjohnson6772 · 08-21-2021, 11:42 PM

If someone was considering having a new spindle manufactured, what design improvements should be considered? What would be ideal?

Here is what I'm thinking so far:

-Weight optimized
-Bolt on sealed bearing hub from a late model Durango
-Bolt on steering arm to allow for tuning Ackerman and bumpsteer
-Taller for better camber gain
-2.5" or 3" built in drop

What loads would be reasonable to consider for purposes of FEA? Would there be any foreseen issues with billet aluminum instead of a forging?

08-21-2021, 11:42 PM	#2009
cjohnson6772 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC Posts: 666	Re: Make it handle If someone was considering having a new spindle manufactured, what design improvements should be considered? What would be ideal? Here is what I'm thinking so far: -Weight optimized -Bolt on sealed bearing hub from a late model Durango -Bolt on steering arm to allow for tuning Ackerman and bumpsteer -Taller for better camber gain -2.5" or 3" built in drop What loads would be reasonable to consider for purposes of FEA? Would there be any foreseen issues with billet aluminum instead of a forging?