Thoughts on Aluminum body components versus Steel...

[maynard]

Coming from a salt-on-road wintery area, I like the aluminum body components on my ford preventing rust and reducing weight - thoughts?

 

[Overproof]

As long as they can do aluminum correctly it's ok. Lots of issues on Jeeps (and others) with corrosion on aluminum panels due to improper paint prep.

You can read horror stories over on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/975...cently_seen&multi_permalinks=1246701919928407

 

[Jrgunn5150]

Has to be all or nothing, otherwise you just wind up with nice looking Defenders with no floor boards, frames, or grounds.

 

[Rocket13foxtrot]

I'm in favor. Would likely have some - even if minimal - range benefit. I think they claim aluminum on a F-150 saves like 600 pounds.

 

[timmyhil]

Im in favor for it. My Mini countryman uses aluminum for its doors. And its frame is made from aluminum and it has a complete undercoating on it. Doesn’t have one spec of rust.

 

[mcm4ss]

absolutely. I have a lot of Aluminum parts on my fords and they so far have been a lot stronger than its Chevy and Ram counterparts.

 

[donnyb]

100%, my bronco has tons of knicks and chips but no rust. If it was steel I’d already have rust spots starting only after two years.

 

[maynard]

100%, my bronco has tons of knicks and chips but no rust. If it was steel I’d already have rust spots starting only after two years.

Yep - I want this to (potentially) be my last vehicle - need it to last 20 years!

 

[timmyhil]

I feel like scout probably has thought about it.