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 Turn for the worse....Aluminum VS steel 
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Post Turn for the worse....Aluminum VS steel
Well during replacing bushing bearings and what not I notice that my LT frame was cracked in several spots so I deemed it a POS and starting over..Just wanted some opions on benfits aluminum vs. steel on the frame either way I am set up to build it myself just wanting to know if aluminum frames take the beating stee :D :mrgreen: l does cause I do drive it like a stole it :twisted:


Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:52 am
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Post Re: Turn for the worse....Aluminum VS steel
Steel is stronger than Aluminum if that is waht your asking........Duckdon


Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:29 pm
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Post Re: Turn for the worse....Aluminum VS steel
if your going to be running in stumps id recommend a steel frame i have seen alum ones bend


Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:34 pm
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Post Re: Turn for the worse....Aluminum VS steel
I knew steel was stronger but didn't really know if tensil strength of aluminum would hold up to the rigger of abuse so from what yall told me I definately will stick to steel...thanks much


Tue Apr 05, 2011 6:25 am
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