[LSturbointeg]

hey guys! so i have now a new set of Maxtrac Spindles installed on my truck as the insurance decided to replace them after the accident that most of you are aware of. my body shop thinks that the spindle on the driver's side is fine but because the insurance covered it for a new one and well, Maxtrac doesn't sell them individualy so i ended up getting both sides. so do you guys think the spindle is fine or do you think there is concern for damage? it is made out of steel and it did not make contact to the ground other than the brake caliper which basically is what it fell on after the hub bearings broke off but in no way did it make contact with the pavement. please chime in on your opinion/advice? i'm looking to sell these if anyone's interested but checking to see what you guys think first?! much appreciation!

 

[timthescarred]

Did the bottom mount where the ball joint goes through hit the ground?
I don't see why'd there would be an issue with them, but someone else may know better than me.

Off-Topic Who is your insurance through and do you have special coverage for them to replace customization's?

 

[Pale Rider]

transferred energy from impact regardless if it hit the road or not, replace it asap. just like whacking it with a BFH

 

[LSturbointeg]

Did the bottom mount where the ball joint goes through hit the ground?
I don't see why'd there would be an issue with them, but someone else may know better than me.

Off-Topic Who is your insurance through and do you have special coverage for them to replace customization's?

i'm with Geico insurance and they decided to replace it. the LCA never made contact with the pavement.

Hey Pale, that's what i was thinking regarding transferred energy. i'm wondering if i emailed Maxtrac if they would know how much force this spindle can take?

 

[thebassn8tr]

Just have the shop replace both. No skin off your back

 

[Pale Rider]

Just have the shop replace both. No skin off your back

ding ding!

 

[LaxDfns15]

He's already having the shop replace them, just wondering if he can sell these. I wouldn't in good conscience want to sell these to anyone. 2000+ pounds dropping on the caliper that is then attached to the spindle is a lot of weight.

Although I drove on a rear rotor that dropped on the ground after my tire fell off. Think I spent a couple hundred miles on that rotor. Haven't replaced anything else once I redid my brakes and rotors all around.

 

[LSturbointeg]

i'm better off saving them and displaying them on my garage wall lol! i hear what you guys mean! truck supposedly should be ready on Friday!

 

[LaxDfns15]

Glad you'll be back up and running soon! Take some more pics when you get it so we can see how you changed it up without the spacers and flares.