Hey guys,
I'm working on the legend car getting it ready for the start of the season. I'm still new to these cars and It was recommended to me that I checked the spindle carriers and make sure the mounting holes aren't elongated. Both the left and right sides are ok. Attached is a pic of the left spindle. These are the same ones that came with the car used. As you can see its beat up a little. It looks as though someone hammered on the spindle to try and get the ball joint out. The top is gouged up as well. I also believe this one is casted, from what people tell me from this picture, verse's the new forged ones. This brings me to ask a few questions:
1) How do I tell if it is casted or forged? Someone told me that there weren't any forged marks, where would they be?
2) I understand that USLC no longer sells these the casted piece. Are the casted ones junk?
3) Are the forged ones that much stronger? Should I be replacing both? Like I said the right side looks Aok.
One thing I've learned is if it looks questionable, change it. I plan on changing this pictued spindle before the season starts. I'm just debating on whether or not to change the right side as I believe it is also a casted piece. We run asphalt tracks, some are pretty fast and some are bumpy.
Thanks guys,
Eric