chiwape Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 I am looking to see if any one out there has added a support tube to there steering knuckle assembly. I have broken mine from racing and was talking to a fellow that told me that he had welded a piece of solid tubing to his steering knuckle to make it stonger. I am interested in doing this it eliminate continuing to break mine well racing. I hope someone out there has heard of this or done it. please post some pics looking to do this to mine or try something like it....thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed350x Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 steering knuckle? :shrug: Banshee has tie rods, steering stem and spindle/hub. Which part are you talking about? Do you have stock suspension? I'd say go to better tie rods and an aftermarket spindle assembly if you keep breaking stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdhc500 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Look < H E R E > and tell us what part you are looking at... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippewaTSI94 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Steering knuckle = spindle. Steering knuckle is an automotive term for the spindle when used in a McPherson suspension setup. What exactly are you trying to brace, the arm where the tie rod bolts to? Which area of the spindle are you breaking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdhc500 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 More importantly how hard are you riding that you a braking these on a regular basis? I have never broken one, and I ride in Michaux... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Jackson Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) steering knuckle? :shrug: Banshee has tie rods, steering stem and spindle/hub. Which part are you talking about? Do you have stock suspension? I'd say go to better tie rods and an aftermarket spindle assembly if you keep breaking stuff. the steering knuckle is part of the spindle assembly..the part that sticks off the spdindle , where the tie rod end connects, its got the 2 allen head bolts tack welded in place, Edited July 25, 2008 by Michael Jackson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftdT4R Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Wow, I've never heard of these breaking before. I ride mine through some pretty knarly shit, and havent even bent it, but then again I really don't do any jumping. I would try simple reinforcement, really all you need to do is weld some flat steel stock to it in either direction., just make sure clearence isnt an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippewaTSI94 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) Wow, I've never heard of these breaking before. I ride mine through some pretty knarly shit, and havent even bent it, but then again I really don't do any jumping. I would try simple reinforcement, really all you need to do is weld some flat steel stock to it in either direction., just make sure clearence isnt an issue. Depending on where it is breaking, probably the best solution would be to get yourself some triangular gusset tabs and weld one of those in place where the spindle and the knuckle converge. Summit Racing and Jegs will have those, they are typically used on roll cages to triangulate where the roof bars and main hoop come together. They're basically a triangle shaped piece of mild steel, 2" x 2" on the short legs. Take a picture of these broken spindles/knuckles, I'm interested to see what's going on there. Edited July 25, 2008 by ChippewaTSI94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiwape Posted July 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 sorry I been busy havent been able to check on this topic. But I have read all imput and its good thoughts. I am refering to the spindle but to order the part its called the steering knuckle. I broke mine on the top part where the ball joint from the top a-arm sits. I messed around with the broken one the other day and welded tubing inside and I liked the way it worked out so I did it to both the ones I ride with. I believe this will work only time will tell....As to wondering how it breaking I dont know just the desert racing I do takes a toll on the bike. Well thanks for the imput and hopefully my idea or mod works....thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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