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Does anybody have one of each (steering knuckle) that they can compare as to how heavy they are made. I'm having trouble with the heavy piece that the strut attaches to breaking where it attaches to form the bearing housing. I would like to know if the Aspire knuckle is made any heavier than the Festiva.
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You gonna race that thing?
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yes, the Aspire piece is thicker at that junction, with a smoother blend/transition.Jim DeAngelis
kittens give Morbo gas!!
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how, praytell, are you breaking the strut mount on the knuckle? ralley festiva?Trees aren't kind to me...
currently: 2 88Ls (Scrappy and Jersey), 88LX, 90L(Pepe), 91L, 91GL (Skippy) 93 GL Sport (the Mighty Favakk), 94 (Bruce) & 95 Aspire SEs, 97 Aspire (The Joker),
94 Justy 4WD, 87 Fiero GT, plus 2 parts cars. That's my fleet.
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^That's what I want to know.Originally posted by FestYboy View PostFestiva: Because even my dog can build a Honda.
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'90 L. B8ME/Kia Rio 5 speed. Rio/Aspire suspension swap. :-D
'81 Mustang. Inline 6, Automatic.
'95 Eagle Summit Wagon. 4G64 Powered.
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Thanks. That's good to know. The Festiva definately has a weak spot as you can see in the picture link where 2 knuckles broke in the exact same place.Originally posted by FB71 View Post
You gonna race that thing?
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It's those darn Pennsylvania Turnpike potholes.Originally posted by FestYboy View Post
Actually it's from circle track racing and the knuckle on the right side that takes all the car weight and abuse going through a left turn.You gonna race that thing?
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ah ha!!! you need the XR2 brake swap, it will solve all your problems... 'cept you have to run 14" or larger rims.Trees aren't kind to me...
currently: 2 88Ls (Scrappy and Jersey), 88LX, 90L(Pepe), 91L, 91GL (Skippy) 93 GL Sport (the Mighty Favakk), 94 (Bruce) & 95 Aspire SEs, 97 Aspire (The Joker),
94 Justy 4WD, 87 Fiero GT, plus 2 parts cars. That's my fleet.
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Okay, question:
What kind of metal are the knuckles made out of?
Sintered metal?
Cast iron?
Forged steel?
Anyone know?
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'91L "AquaMutt" my '91L; B6 swap/5 speed & Aspire brakes, DD/work car
'92L "Twinstiva" 5sp, salvage titled, waiting for repairs...
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pretty sure they're nodular gray cast ironJim DeAngelis
kittens give Morbo gas!!
Bright Blue 93 GL (1.6 8v, 5spd) (Hula-Baloo)
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