[Spridgets] wheel bearings

[dwramsey at att.net]

I'm sorry but even Mr Twist can't convince me that placing the spindle in a state of tension will give it strength against lateral loads at the base. I've run the timken tapered bearing for longer than I can remember without the spacer.
      Crash

-------------- Original message from derf <derf247 at gmail.com>: -------------- 


> I think the setup that Twist describes is meant to strengthen the 
> spindle. He suggests 1 to 3 thou of endplay. 
> The typical American car uses the "tighten and then loosen a little" 
> method but takes advantage of a heavier spindle and fixed inner stop. 
> In a situation like the one shown by Twist in the video, I would go 
> for the spacers because they help establish a stable platform for the 
> inner most race. What I mean is without the 60 ft lb of torque he 
> describes, the bearing race is able to move, not just the hub and 
> bearings.