spindles, casted vrs forged.

[Legends16]

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

[VMS Motorsports]

The forged ones have a very smooth, finished appearance.
I don't think the cast ones are junk. I haven't broken a spindle in at least the last 2 seasons (50 races) on dirt and mine are cast.

[Legends16]

Thanks Jim, by the way, your opinion, would you replaced the spindle I have pictured?

[VMS Motorsports]

I can't say without having it in my hands, but when it doubt, swap it out.
$80 isn't worth a hard wall shot.

[Legends16]

Yeah, thats what Im going to do, just wanted to see what the pro's thought.  Thanks.

[Winterracing]

That's casted, the new forged ones only came out around july? this past year, I'd change it but that's just me.

Dan

[VMS Motorsports]

The forged ones were out last winter, they just wanted to sell out of the cast ones first before offering them.
I know you could get the forged ones in the spindle kit in January last year.

Either way, replace that one

[Legends57x]

Unless someone tells me otherwise, forged items are always stronger than cast.  Go with a new forged spindle.