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What kind of force does it take to break a spindle?
I am curious, as to what kind of force it takes to break a spindle?
 
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depends on the angle of the force and type of force. they are built stronger in certian areas to withstand more force.
 
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drive off a jump thats 20 feet high 40 feet in length at 80 mph!! or hit a pot hole half the size of your tire at 50 mph??? just some ideas lol
 
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lets not try that
 
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not much. i broke a couple without even trying! lol
 
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Anyone seen the Hummer review where it broke a spindle during testing on a tiny curb-like incline? stupid hummers....
 
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i know i know!!! gettin cut off by a dodge durango!
 
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or you could try a reall really BFH!!!!
 
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.......or hang out with alot of the members on this site =]


They seem pretty sturdy, I'm sure one great amount of force or alot of stress overtime could break just about anything though.
 
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.......or hang out with alot of the members on this site =]
yep that should do it
 
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