Fabricated A-Body spindle ideas and discussion

One of the bad things about travel and having time to think and research is sometimes you end up learning stuff you wish you didn’t. In this case it isn’t huge, but still.

I’ve been grouping all MagnaRide cars into one group when in fact the Mach 1 had a different wheel bearing and hub, and is the same one as the 2020+ Explorer.

Here is the standard MagnaRide hub next to the Mach 1.



Being that it is used on all S650 Mustangs, seems like it should be available for some time. And isn’t a “Shelby” part.

In addition to that, I am re-thinking my idea to move the caliper to the front of the spindle. Seems like that is bad for adding brake cooling.

Not saying I am going to change directions, but it has me thinking.

Brake ducting seems much easier with rear mounted calipers.

Visually matching the mounting configuration to rear axle is a plus too.