Jason4x4
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78 Blazer Buildup by Shaffers Offroad
- Thread starter sincity78
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pennsylvaniaboy
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x2!!!
This build is looking good. The only thing that i would be concerned about is the aluminum link bars. I know you said they are solid but i have a good feeling they aren't going to last very long.
final welding has been done on all the suspension, front and rear axles have been rebuilt with the 5.13s and the arb up front. cage has been started and should have something to look at later this week
The links also have "metal memory" (7075t6) so when they bend, they should return to straight. Lots of people are having really good luck with aluminum links. I guess we'll see though.
Cage was done by a guy in Vegas out of his garage. He did really good work but the cage wasn't going to fit the new build so it was scraped.
Rockers meaning the tires or rocker panels?
73redblaze
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Is this yours, or a customer?
I would hate to have to pay for all of that tig time. Looks very clean.
. My fault the rocker panels "old ones" were they on long, and did they work well. I like what is being done with the new ones. Keep up the good work. Mike
From wiki:
Most important are two things with this alloy. First is the resistance to corrosion isn't great, so I'd definitely look at some sort of paint or coating. Secondly it's not a weldable alloy...
Frankly, I don't see enough gain to make it worth it. Heavy wall DOM would still be stronger, cheaper, easier to repair if needed etc. The truck is gonna be heavy no matter what.
Rene
Most important are two things with this alloy. First is the resistance to corrosion isn't great, so I'd definitely look at some sort of paint or coating. Secondly it's not a weldable alloy...
Frankly, I don't see enough gain to make it worth it. Heavy wall DOM would still be stronger, cheaper, easier to repair if needed etc. The truck is gonna be heavy no matter what.
Rene
Welding wasn't needed, the links were machined with threads (this also cuts down on welding time). I haven't seen any corrosion on the 7075 links I've seen in use but they may not be that old.
I guess we'll see how the choice pans out. If they bend, I'll go thicker or step over to chromoly.
i'm all for "outside the box"...I guess time will tell. I'm really liking the build so far!! 
Rene
Rene
i'm all for "outside the box"...I guess time will tell. I'm really liking the build so far!!
Rene
Thanks!
Here's some chatter on 7075 links. People seem to be having good luck with them.
