Maier Racing Drop Spindles for 65-70 Mustangs

[79bird]

I found these on the Maier Racing site today (not Mike Maier Inc.). Does anybody have experience with them? Pricey, but seems like an option for the early cars to fit wider wheels.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/09/IMG_30581688x413-1.jpg
http://www.maierracing.com/product/1-drop-spindles-1965-70-ford-mustangs/

[Craig510]

They look scary to me. The brake brackets have very limited weld area and are thin. Brake knockback can be caused by caliper flex, so that may not be the best. Also, the steering arms are very thin. Personally I would not run them.

I made my own, but CSRP now sells some, however, they don't shorten the steering arm, so the still will not tuck into the wheel. At least it saves some welding and they use the larger bearings from the 72 cars. Mike Maier is using them on the latest iteration of Old Blue.

http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/vintage-mustang-forum/839497-1-5-drop-spindle-available-soon.html#/topics/839497?_k=zokry6

[Bryce]

What's the difference between maier and Mike maier. I thought they were the same.

To clarify, what spindles does Mike Maier run on old blue? Those seem to work well.

[67cougnut]

Maier is his fathers fiberglass/ suspension company and Mike Maier inc. is Mikes own suspension company. Mike parted ways a year or so ago to create his own business.

[79bird]

They look scary to me. The brake brackets have very limited weld area and are thin. Brake knockback can be caused by caliper flex, so that may not be the best. Also, the steering arms are very thin. Personally I would not run them.

I made my own, but CSRP now sells some, however, they don't shorten the steering arm, so the still will not tuck into the wheel. At least it saves some welding and they use the larger bearings from the 72 cars. Mike Maier is using them on the latest iteration of Old Blue.

http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/vintage-mustang-forum/839497-1-5-drop-spindle-available-soon.html#/topics/839497?_k=zokry6

That's interesting. The cast vs forged spindle argument brought me to look for alternative options, I'm guessing that is unwarranted if Mike Maier is running them. Assuming he shortened the steering arm to fit, any issues welding on these? And, how would that affect your steering geometry?

By the way Craig, love the car. That's my inspiration. Loved the patina, but that new ming green paint looks Awesome!

[Craig510]

Mike Maier has a set of CRSP drop spindles with shortened steering arm. He said they welded up nicely. They are cast steel but look to be high quality. Previously he was running a cut down stock spindle, but to get the car lower and keep good geometry a true drop spindle was needed.

So far they held up a COTA and will be put to the paces at NOLA this weekend.

[Craig510]

The shorter steering arms help with bump steer and quicken the steering ratio. All good in my book.

[79bird]

Cool!! Thanks for the info!!

[nokones]

Maier is his fathers fiberglass/ suspension company and Mike Maier inc. is Mikes own suspension company. Mike parted ways a year or so ago to create his own business.

For suspension and race prep stuff, I would contact Mike Maier Inc. Mike Maier Inc is located in Livermore, not in Hayward.

[jimmyman]

My guess is those are custom Colman Spindles, don't under estimate their strength...pretty much every short track stock car in the US uses a similar design.

Who is CRSP?