The need for spindles gussets (2 Viewers)

[2yotanerd]

I've seen that some 4Runner owners add gussets to reinforce their spindles as they can bend or break from off-roading. Are weak spindles an issue for the 100 series? Or is this not an issue unless you are wheeling extremely hard?

 

[tbisaacs]

They are common on those rigs because the spindles on light duty Toyota platforms are much smaller than what’s on 100/200/Tundra

 

[hoser]

Time will tell how well the aluminum spindleknuckles on the TNGA vehicles hold up.

 

[excessive]

the 100 series hub/spindle is beefy and heavy as heck, i've never heard of any problems with them

 

[OwnerCS]

I hit a tree and ripped the LCA out of the front frame mount. The UCA and spindle/knuckle appear to be fine. As others have said, our suspension parts are heavily built.

 

[OEMGUY0720]

They are common on those rigs because the spindles on light duty Toyota platforms are much smaller than what’s on 100/200/Tundra

Agreed.

 

[Exiled]

Let's ask @cruiserpatch , he's our resident "test pilot" for pushing the limits out of all components. If he hadn't sheared a spindle off, the rest of us are probably in good shape!

 

[cruiserpatch]

Let's ask @cruiserpatch , he's our resident "test pilot" for pushing the limits out of all components. If he hadn't sheared a spindle off, the rest of us are probably in good shape!

can confirm I have not yet sheared a spindle however I have bent three badly enough that I couldn’t get a good alignment

 

[2yotanerd]

can confirm I have not yet sheared a spindle however I have bent three badly enough that I couldn’t get a good alignment

Well. I guess as long as I can get back to civilization from my "overlanding" trips that's all that matters. Alignment is a nice to have but not a need to have on a 5-7 day trip.

 

[offoradjunkie]

I bent mine, to the point where I have to offset it with caster.