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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Aluminum Spools?? #449956 05/14/04 02:29 AM Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,452 Colorado Springs, CO, USA J Jim_B OP Body Damage is Cool I've been seeing some aluminum spools like this one. Is aluminum really a strong enough material for a spool? Do they have some sort of steel insert for the axles to engage? It seems the (female) splines would get ripped out/stripped quickly. Big Blue, any thoughts? Re: Aluminum Spools?? [Re: Jim_B] #449957 05/14/04 02:39 AM Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 9,781 Western Mass. D DougH Mitsubishi Forum Moderator Not all aluminum alloys are soft, there is a wide range of different material properties. Maybe the spool is using aluminum that is hardened with a heat treat or something? I am interested to see some other ideas or answers also. Last edited by DougH; 05/14/04 02:40 AM. Re: Aluminum Spools?? [Re: DougH] #449958 05/14/04 02:41 AM Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,452 Colorado Springs, CO, USA J Jim_B OP Body Damage is Cool Quote No all aluminum alloys are soft, there is a wide range of different material properties. No doubt - the aluminum in my mountain bike handlebars seems really strong. The bars are pretty thin, but can stand up to a lot of stress. Re: Aluminum Spools?? [Re: DougH] #449959 05/14/04 02:49 AM Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 2,968 Brier,Wa,USA Big Blue Roll Me Over Spools are a race car item, and are replaced all the time. If weight, or more importantly, moment of inerita are of great importance then aluminum is used, AND thrown away after the event. Not for street use regardless of material, but certianly not from aluminum. I've used titaninum spools before. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Kary 1987 Mitsubishi Pajero "Modified" The other original Mitsu brother Northwest Trailmaster Re: Aluminum Spools?? [Re: Big Blue] #449960 05/14/04 02:54 AM Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,452 Colorado Springs, CO, USA J Jim_B OP Body Damage is Cool Ah, I hadn't thought about the disposability factor. Still seems like the splines would get ripped out with the first hard launch, but I guess the race car guys know what they're doing. Definitely no spools on the street for me. Moderated by  4x4Wire, Macka, Mudraider, off-roader, PHIL_, rxinhed  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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