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thiglandkrad 04-26-2010 02:28 AM

Carbon Fiber Body Parts?
 
Does anyone make them for the Super Duties or Excursions? Simply curious as that would shave off a lot of weight I would think... plus look sick.

ReAX 04-29-2010 05:51 PM

Fabtech used to do some fiberglass body panels. I've never seen CF for trucks though, it seems to me that it would awfully expensive repair it when a limb or rock smacks it. At least on the structural side, glass can be heavier. I've messed with some hoods that were heavier than their steel counter parts.

Beechkid 05-03-2010 01:25 PM

There are other issues with CF, health issues- in the event the fibers become airborne during prep, engine compartment fire, etc, the fibers are very hazardous- similar to breathing asbestos. If you really want to go light and strong...aluminum (which your hood is already made out of)


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