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Posted by ttsmokin on November 22, 2017 at 9:23 PM
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In Reply To Suspension Components Aluminum T6061 vs Billet 4130 posted by jessethehitman on November 22, 2017 at 03:05 PM
     
Message You could define performance as:

-Highest strength
-Lowest weight
-Lowest cost
-Fatigue life
-Corrosion resistance

There are a whole number of things one has to take into consideration when designing or specifying a part.

That being said, in my experience the failing point on a lot of the suspension arms is the heim joints (rod ends). The cheaper arms pound out the joints fairly quickly. I know Powertrix uses QA1 Endura rod ends, and SPL uses 3-piece FK rod ends. I've experienced the cheap rod ends and the QA1 ones, which last 2-3x longer.

Looks like Voodoo is also using the QA1 Endura (XM) series. I've never really looked at their parts before, but they look pretty solid at a first glance.

Common aluminum material used is 6061 in the T6 condition aka 6061-T6. You'll definitely want to get the Type III anodizing if you go with the Voodoo parts to protect the aluminum.

     
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