"The Yeti" - 2013 Raptor build

[BIRDMAN]

Is that the factory ( Cast ) spindle ? if so I would be very careful my friend, from all I have read it would seem that welding steel onto cast iron is a no no.
im not a welder or expert just concerned for my forum buddies.

Well, its a good thing the spindles aren't cast iron then.

 

[Hockster]

Well, its a good thing the spindles aren't cast iron then.

Umm you know hat he means lolol

 

[Hockster]

Is that the factory ( Cast ) spindle ? if so I would be very careful my friend, from all I have read it would seem that welding steel onto cast iron is a no no.
im not a welder or expert just concerned for my forum buddies.

You can weld certain types of cast. Like grey you can weld but others like nodular or Malleable the welding changes some of teh properties oat the weld spots.

 

[Biggest]

Umm you know hat he means lolol

Im sure he knew exactly what I meant, if not, most would have noted that it was a question.
Surely the last one I will ask in this thread. Carry on.

 

[BIRDMAN]

Im sure he knew exactly what I meant, if not, most would have noted that it was a question.
Surely the last one I will ask in this thread. Carry on.

I did know what you meant because there is a big difference between cast iron and cast steel. Like you, I'm not an expert but I do know that the process of welding cast iron and cast steel are very different assuming it's at all possible or advisable.

If you meant to say cast steel, then please elaborate on your original statement now that we're on the same page. I'm assuming you have more to add or else you wouldn't have made the post in the first place.

 

[Hockster]

I did know what you meant because there is a big difference between cast iron and cast steel. Like you, I'm not an expert but I do know that the process of welding cast iron and cast steel are very different assuming it's at all possible or advisable.

If you meant to say cast steel, then please elaborate on your original statement now that we're on the same page. I'm assuming you have more to add or else you wouldn't have made the post in the first place.

Oh.. lol I thought since the spindles are not cast tehy are mild steel but the knuckles are all cast that is what he was referring to... and the spindles are bolted to the knuckle... ha ha ha... my bad

 

[BIRDMAN]

Oh.. lol I thought since the spindles are not cast tehy are mild steel but the knuckles are all cast that is what he was referring to... and the spindles are bolted to the knuckle... ha ha ha... my bad

What? Knuckle, spindle...whatever you want to call it. Ford calls it a Steering Knuckle. It is one piece of cast steel. The *gusset* is mild steel and gets welded to the "knuckle"

...I know you know all of this but I was confused by what you wrote. And you were there so you saw the carnage first hand. We used your floor jack

 

[Biggest]

Thanks Hockster!

 

[pirate air]

The spindle vs knuckle..... I secretly hate when people call them spindles... Because they're not spindles! A spindle is what older two wheel drive trucks and straight axle front ends used. They are also what some rear wheel drive cars would use. A raptor has no "spindle" because instead we have one piece hub designs that bolt to the STEERING KNUCKLE. The spindle is the shaft that would secure and give the removable wheel bearings a place to ride. By calling them spindles, you're basically saying your raptor is a two wheel drive, or a Datsun pick up, or crown vic, or the rear suspension of a Honda civic. At this point, we might as well call the 6.2 a V6. Anyways. Continue on.
My STEERING KNUCKLES

 

[BIRDMAN]

The spindle vs knuckle..... I secretly hate when people call them spindles... Because they're not spindles! A spindle is what older two wheel drive trucks and straight axle front ends used. They are also what some rear wheel drive cars would use. A raptor has no "spindle" because instead we have one piece hub designs that bolt to the STEERING KNUCKLE. The spindle is the shaft that would secure and give the removable wheel bearings a place to ride. By calling them spindles, you're basically saying your raptor is a two wheel drive, or a Datsun pick up, or crown vic, or the rear suspension of a Honda civic. At this point, we might as well call the 6.2 a V6. Anyways. Continue on.
My STEERING KNUCKLES
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Thanks for clearing that up lol