 early 911 strut question - forged or cast |
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| Aaron Cox |
 Mar 18 2007, 10:08 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart  Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California  |
hey guys-
early boge strut question (73 911), is the one piece that contains the steering arm, spindle, caliper mount - that is rosette welded to the strut tube, Forged? or Cast? Thanks! AA |
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| BigD9146gt |
Mar 18 2007, 11:34 PM
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OCD member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 3,502 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
It was my understanding that all the spindles are forged carbon steel regardless of year or model, castings are too brittle for this application. Bilstien to the best of my knowledge manufactures them and supplies to the other manufacturers.
Cheers, Don |
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| Aaron Cox |
Mar 18 2007, 11:35 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
right on don,
thanks for the info. anyone else care to chime in? |
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