Mustang drop spindles

[DBasher]

Luckily this happened on the first run of an Auto-x and not out on public roads.

[DBasher]

Great example of why you should be buying quality suspension parts from a suspension company and not a fiberglass/composites company. :rolleyes:

[GregWeld]

Yeah that's not right! I hate brake fluid on the inside of my wheels!

[clill]

What brand was it ?

[GregWeld]

What brand was it ?



I think it was MAIER RACING -- not to be confused with MIKE MAIERS https://mikemaierinc.com/ which is a separate company....


The failed spindle shown in the OP photo appears to be from MAIER RACING (NOT MIKE MAIERS!) as it looks exactly like the one shown here::


https://www.maierracing.com/product/1-drop-spindles-1965-70-ford-mustangs/


http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/attachment.php4?attachmentid=62964&stc=1&d=1503581416

[DBasher]

That's correct, Maier Racing.....without Mike.

[Spiffav8]

Well that sucks.

[GregWeld]

Well that sucks.




Only if you own them......:action-smiley-027:

[DBasher]

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=53351&highlight=maier

Last year I was more concerned with the deflection of the steering arm. Imagine a sticky wide tire working against that caliper mount...well, no need to imagine I guess. :ohsnap:

[chetly]

They didn't respond then and i doubt they'll respond now. Glad I don't have their spindle on my car...

[Flash68]

Mike for suspension....

Charles for fiberglass....

Next!

[DBasher]

They didn't respond then and i doubt they'll respond now. Glad I don't have their spindle on my car...

Yeah, not real big on communication.....or testing, engineering and apparently metal fab.

[DBasher]

Mike for suspension....

Charles for fiberglass....

Next!

Party pooper! Don't you have data to share that shows how unfast you were? :poke:

I shared for a few reasons. The number 2 reason is because, its my opinion, that the new suspension products being put out of this shop dont have anything solid to back them up.....other than they work on the display model in the show room.
:knokwood: :flag2: :thumbsup:

[Sieg]

Party pooper! Don't you have data to share that shows how unfast you were? :poke:
He's blisteringly fast, just put a beer in his hand and ask him. :captain1:

[craig510]

Thanks for the picture Dan. Hopefully this will keep someone from getting hurt. We have been talking about how dangerous they looked from the first time I saw them.

Nothing quite like a heat affected zone in flat sheet metal under ~7500 ft-lbs.

[Flash68]

I shared for a few reasons. The number 2 reason is because, its my opinion, that the new suspension products being put out of this shop dont have anything solid to back them up.....other than they work on the display model in the show room.
:knokwood: :flag2: :thumbsup:

I didn't even know Charles was still putting out suspension parts...

[chetly]

He is, but obviously his quality control leaves a little to be desired...

[DBasher]

I didn't even know Charles was still putting out suspension parts...

You've got a lot to learn in the mustang world...🦊