Re: [Chrysler300] Disc Brakes and the Steering Arm on the Spindle-300F(conversion)

[Bill Huff <czbill@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree bending suspension parts is scary.  I wouldn't be so cautious 
about welding them because I don't trust my welding and always make 
multiple passes and add gussets.

All kidding aside, it seems to me that trying to bend any cast part 
can only lead to problems.  Forged parts are probably not so bad.  I 
think the strength is in the original composition of the steel rather 
than in heat treating after forging.  Still, if I tried that I would 
reheat the whole part and cool slowly to help relieve stress.

Bill Huff

At 10/28/200812:49 PM, Warren Anderson wrote:


>Based on my experience with Rare Parts, which has not been vast but 
>successful, they will do what they say they can do and the result will work.
>
>Reworking suspension or steering parts in the manner you described 
>is dangerous. Heat and bend or cold bending is always a "do not do". 
>Welding up your own suspension/steering pieces might be even more 
>dangerous but maybe not. And, no, I have never tried either.
>
>Warren Anderson
>Sedona,AZ
>
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