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Old 08-16-12, 10:23 AM
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Does any know the dimensions of the front rca blocks. I want to make them out of stainless. Also if you have the bolt size that would help.
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Why? Isn't the hub assembly alloy?
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Originally Posted by 07LEXPL
Does any know the dimensions of the front rca blocks. I want to make them out of stainless. Also if you have the bolt size that would help.
I made mine from 4041 alum. the bolt is a metric m14x1.5 but its a high grade bolt so its hard to fine...i dont think you can find it commercially like at a hardware store...might have to look online to find it and they are not cheap.
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Ya aluminum is the way to go but I think I will go with a higher grade then 4041. I seen the rear ones in pictures, doesn't look to complicated to mill.
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AMS 4041? Its actually 2024. Strong as hell, but needs to be coated. It has terrible corrosion resistance.

Just use 6061-T6. Good corrosion resistance, strong, cheap, good to go.
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Thanks simmsled, 6061 is what I will use.
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Originally Posted by Simmsled
AMS 4041? Its actually 2024. Strong as hell, but needs to be coated. It has terrible corrosion resistance.

Just use 6061-T6. Good corrosion resistance, strong, cheap, good to go.
sorry youre right i used 6061 lol my bad i did it over a year ago
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Originally Posted by 07LEXPL
Thanks simmsled, 6061 is what I will use.
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