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Is T-6 aluminum a little over kill? Would plane old 6061 be just fine for the JKU wheel spacers?
An inquiring mind wants to know.
An inquiring mind wants to know.
Is T-6 aluminum a little over kill? Would plane old 6061 be just fine for the JKU wheel spacers?
An inquiring mind wants to know.
I researched the #'s between the two and the diff was very substantial it has a yield strength of 8,000 psi to 35,000 psi. but to me that doesnt mean squat. lol I was just looking at the 1.5 " poison spider wheel spacers vs the spidertrax. They are both anodized but I was curious if the T-6 was really necessary.
Thank that does help. I still have stock alum wheels so I'd assume that will not be an issue. but the tinsel strength beingT-6 refers or the tinsel strength. T-6 is primarily used in aircraft manufacturing foe ribs spars and stringers. 6061 also refers to the grade of aluminum which is also used in aircraft manufacturing. If you are going to use them as wheel spacers yo will run into dis-similar metal corrosion. Depending on what your rims are made of you will need to check them every time you rotate your tires. If you see any pitting or grey powder this is the aluminum reverting back to its original form. Anodized aluminum will hold up better than just paint. Keeping the painted will be your best bet. One last thing, be sure to keep an eye on your bolt holes because they wil be in contact with the steel wheel studs. Hope this helps put.
R/
Will
Aviation Structural Mechanic
US Navy
Either one will work just keep the lugs tight. The tinsel strength is designed for specific loads. With them sandwiched between the rim and brake you should not have an issue with cracking. When you rotate your tires check to see if there are rubbing or chaffing.
Damn I'm glad you pointed that out I thought I was going to have to keep wrapping that shit around the hub till it was thick enough. :cheesy:You mean "Tensile".
"Tinsel" is a Christmas decoration...
Damn I'm glad you pointed that out I thought I was going to have to keep wrapping that shit around the hub till it was thick enough. :cheesy:
You mean "Tensile".
"Tinsel" is a Christmas decoration...
There you go a redneck with a California education.