Patent ID: 7976036
Filing Date: 2011-07-12
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A steering knuckle for converting an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) unit bearing front axle assembly including a unit bearing axle housing of a vehicle to support OEM spindle and wheel hub assembly parts, the steering knuckle, comprising: a first side that is configured to and dimensioned to support one or more components of an OEM spindle and wheel hub assembly and the steering knuckle includes a boring that receives a spindle hub on an OEM spindle, and one or more apertures circumferentially spaced around the boring and for alignment with holes on a spindle flange of the OEM spindle, and with studs or bolts insertable through the apertures of the steering knuckle for securing the OEM spindle to the steering knuckle; the steering knuckle having a second side that is configured and dimensioned to be affixed in pivoting relationship to the OEM unit bearing axle housing; and, wherein the steering knuckle allows the OEM unit bearing axle housing to be capable of supporting the OEM spindle and wheel hub assembly.