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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Page 3 of 3 1 2 3 Re: Fuel Armor for 1989 raider --> Cutting the Metal [Re: off-roader] #803005 04/12/07 04:33 PM Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 6,950 Hamburg MI cmonty72 Trail Leader Just heliarc them and call it good. The idea of a using a bar folder on that sounds good but I think the welds will keep it more rigid. Bending metal weakens it. 96 Montero LS 24V DOHC 3.0L. 98 Montero 24v SOHC 3.5L, factory rear locker, Winter/tow package. 63 Jaguar XKE 3.8L FHC 2000 Mercedes-Benz e430 07 fj cruiser Re: Fuel Armor for 1989 raider --> Cutting the Metal [Re: ghostraider] #803006 04/13/07 08:51 PM Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,413 martinez dadrab Body Damage is Cool Quote the welder took one look and said "that's aluminum". Keeping in mind that aluminum is more brittle than steel. Might not bend, but it might break. Re: Fuel Armor for 1989 raider --> Cutting the Metal [Re: dadrab] #803007 04/13/07 08:54 PM Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 8,557 Ocean Springs, MS LandRaider Forum Moderator Also Alum drags on rocks because it is softer. Some of the guys around these parts use alum as body protection on their jeeps, but there are not rocks here. Just Logs, and dirt, and washouts. 87 Raider 4D56td v5MT1 31's..Basically Stock Page 3 of 3 1 2 3 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 Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts

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