Will Ford be playing catch up?
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No, a carbon fiber bed.
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This bed is no more durable than an aluminum or steel bed with a spray in liner. Just another expensive and unnecessary option that’s available for the GMC only trucks and it may come standard on the Denali.
With that being said, it’s been proven via video how dishonest GM is regarding the toughness of their pickup truck beds compared to aluminum so if you want to believe their video demonstration.......go right ahead.
One thing for sure is that there’s no repairing this bed when the exterior is damaged.....replacement only.
Try again. Lol
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Composites have their benefits and drawbacks. You can get delamination, bubbles or pockets of too much fiber. They also don’t handle point loads well unless the fiber is specifically layed-up to help distribute the forces or metal inserts are used.
I hope it works well, but I’m sure the internet of knowledge will soon have plenty of examples of failures. Either way, I don’t think Ford has anything to worry about.
I hope it works well, but I’m sure the internet of knowledge will soon have plenty of examples of failures. Either way, I don’t think Ford has anything to worry about.
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GM yet again plays catch up to Ford
^Correct title for this thread. They are always one step behind
I find it comical how they market against innovation then several years later incorporate it themselves.
Reminders below. The now have their own versions of the step and are exploring alternative materials...
If you though the cost of repairing aluminum was bad..... good luck with carbon fiber.
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