Nov 19, 2024
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Aluminum vs. steel
Many vehicles have started switching parts from steel over to aluminum.
General
https://tampasteel.com/differences-between-aluminum-and-steel/
Aluminum pros
Lighter
Doesn’t rust like steel
Dissipates heat faster
Aluminum Cons
Not as structural, getting the same strength as steel requires thicker material
More expensive
Harder to repair (generally)
More prone to tear or fracture than steel is
Steel Pros
Stronger metal
Bends rather than fractures, easier to hammer back into shape
More affordable (generally)
Easter it repair
Steel Cons
Heavier
Very prone to rust
Holds Heat
Body panels
Weight savings
Possibly more expensive to repair
Jeep doors easier to take on and off
Armor
Weight savings
Panels generally need to be thicker to get the same strength
Aluminum has a tendency to fracture rather than bend
Other components
Drivetrain
Lighter components
More efficient heat dissipation
Wheels
Lighter, less rotational weight
Harder to repair on the trail
Easier to crack
Harder to hammer back into shape
Looks nicer. ;)
JK vs JL Weight (source: https://offroadingpro.com/how-much-does-a-jeep-wrangler-weigh/)
JKU Sport weight: 4,075
JLU Sport weight: 4,167
JK steel front door: about 62 pounds
JL aluminum front door: about 47 pounds
JK hood: 47 lbs
JL hood: 22 lbs
JL has aluminum doors, hood and windshield frame, and some body panels.
The hinges are cast aluminum too.
JL tailgate is made of magnesium alloy
Indications are the JL aluminum panels have more issues with corrosion than the steel JK panels did.
https://wranglerguide.com/jeep-wrangler-weight/
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