last ones I promise.
I just think to see the difference in the kingpin you have to have them both on hand
For sure the forged plates would extend the wheelbase more than the cast, that's a pretty definitive pic. Definitely on account of a redesign rather than just the thinness of the baseplate itself. Very interesting, Indy and Thunder forged plates are still line with the cast plates as far as wheelbase goes.
I do remember that chart that was floating around on some dude's blog, he said the forged Ventures extended further than the cast, but provided no pictures so I thought it was horseshit. But I was wrong, much obliged for the photo comparisons.