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Old Nov 15, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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Anyone know what type of steel is the frame and suspension components made from?
 
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The rusty kind
 
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 12:23 AM
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only know to NOT weld them. a little grinding is ok or drilling of it doesnt get hot. but dont take to much metal off. iam sure its a alloy, but dont which one.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 06:48 AM
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Why do you believe that you can't weld on a frame? I have ground, welded, and drilled my frame without problem. "ALL" steel is an alloy. Basic steel is an alloy of carbon and iron. Then they add other elements to get the exotic steels.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 09:05 AM
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Whatever steel it is it is very basic, nothing special. Welding to the frame is perfectly safe, as long as you know what you are doing with a welder.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 10:09 AM
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Ok. I wanted to box the frame on mine. Didn't know what kind of steel to use.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 11:03 AM
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Shoot any 'ol plate steel will do just fine. I would use 3/16" to match the rest of the frame, making it easiest to weld.
 
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