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SkinnyG · 07-16-2022, 05:40 AM

Yes, it is robust. Original was probably strong "enough." But this is holding a heavier wheel, further out. There will be no fatigue cracks.

And you won't see it once a wheel is on, so it won't bother you then.

07-16-2022, 05:40 AM	#975
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,172	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Yes, it is robust. Original was probably strong "enough." But this is holding a heavier wheel, further out. There will be no fatigue cracks. And you won't see it once a wheel is on, so it won't bother you then. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, boosted-LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate Last edited by SkinnyG; 07-16-2022 at 06:05 AM.