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Re: Type of Aluminum used in kit frame

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Originally Posted by Epot86
I was wondering what type of aluminum is used in the kit frame. I basically want to get some of that in an angle shape. The reason i ask is that we are doing something where we need lots of holes to line up and having the holes allready drilled will make it a lot easier. Also, that aluminum is easier to weld for us than the stuff we get at the hardware store. Thanks
According to the chassis documentation package on IFI's website, the material is 5052H34, 0.125 thick. The stuff they sell at the hardware store is some soft, gummy alloy (usually, one hardware store around here stocks 6061-T6) that is hard to machine or weld.