I think its a good idea you wont see anymore trucks with rusted out box side or rocker panels ... My 2 cents
I think its a good idea you wont see anymore trucks with rusted out box side or rocker panels ... My 2 cents
Minimizing weight is the only way to get better economy with a full-size pickup. Internal combustion engines are maxing out their efficiency at 19%, and moving 2 tons of vehicle isn't easy. Their mileage simply cannot get any better unless they lose weight OR cut down on parasitic drag from air resistance. And since trucks aren't getting smaller, losing 700lbs is A LOT. Aluminum is very strong and durable. My airplane is knocking on 60 years old and its nothing but a stressed-skin aluminum design. Not to mention aluminum will keep up with impact resistance and crumple zone absorption, its just up to the Ford designers to change their calculations for the softer metal. Overall, I think its a step in the right direction. Again Ford is leading the pack.
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It works for me, im just curious as to how much it will increase the price of the truck. Also wondering why they wouldnt use fiberglass for the hood and doors. Either way it wont pull me away from the only guys who dont have any of my money
The hood is part of the crumple zone- it has to be metal and fiberglass doors wouldn't fare out very well in a side-impact.
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