Are these e36 m3 spindles bent?

[e30serg]

Ok-so I just took apart the driver's side front suspension on my parts car and want to make sure the spindles look alright. Does anyone have any e36 m3 spindles to compare this one to? Are the mounting points for the tie rods and control arms supposed to be perpendicular to the wheel? Or are they supposed to dip down a little?

I haven't had a chance to inspect them under a strong light yet. Thanks!

[Mossman]

I think that looks normal and couldn't imagine that beefy part of the spindle bending, especially in that direction, but let someone else chime in.

[scott_is]

This part is cast iron if im not mistaken...cast iron just doesnt bend.
It just break.

[Aptyp]

it's not cast, the thick ridge is a forge mark. I don't know how by the pic any one can tell whether it's bent or not, but I have never seen one bent before, the way e36 is designed, in the accident 2 things will happen, your tie-rod will break in half, and your wheel bearing will start humming, but never seen one bent. let others voices their opinion too.