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Originally Posted by King T
Does anyone think that GM might do something to try to one up the F-150 when it releases its Aluminum body? Like maybe have their trucks use an Aluminum frame whereas the F-150 still uses a steel frame? Or is there a real legitimate reason Ford kept the F-150 frame steel?
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An aluminum frame on a truck would be all but impossible. Aluminum Is just nearly as strong as steel. Even for a 1/2 ton to meet towing and payload with an aluminum frame would be pretty tough.
Yes it would a bunch more and you would need so much aluminum you would likely offset the mass savings.
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Originally Posted by chain777
This is another one of those rumors that has no basis in reality, but gets repeated around here enough that it's stated as fact.
Here's the reality quoted from the other F150 thread:
I don't see anything close to an F150 weighing 600lbs more than a Silverado.
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But there are several over 300 pounds difference and that is still HUGE.