Checking Spindles

[rocco16v at netzero.net (L F)]

 Suspension mounting points are strong, but only in the horizontal plane.  There is little to support them in the vertical.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: David Utley 
  To: gregdunn 
  Cc: L F ; scirocco-l@scirocco.org 
  Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 9:47 AM
  Subject: Re: Checking Spindles


  I know that is the function of the mentioned bit on the body, but putting 
  stands under those makes it a bit more wobbly in my experience.  The control 
  arm mounts, agreed are not intended as jacking point, but I think that would 
  be the strongest point to put a stand under other than the afore mentioned 
  bit...  Not to mention, it is much more stable on a stand at the rear of the 
  control arm...

  My .02, interested who else has change?  :-)
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  Regards,
  David Utley
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  Quoting gregdunn <gregdunn@prodigy.net>:

  > Under the reinforced jacking points under the front of the doors, several
  > inches in.  A round, protruding piece of metal.  While the frame
  > horns/control arm pickups really shouldn't bend from supporting the cars
  > weight, they are not the strongest things in the world and resting the cars
  > weight on them isn't a good idea.  Especially on 20+ year old cars that have
  > had lots of cornering and suspension loadings weaken them.
  > 
  > gd
  > 
  > 
  > > Where do you suggest he put them instead of there?
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  > > Regards,
  > > David Utley
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