Body Panel Construction

[stimeyjacob]

I was just wondering what parts are constructed of aluminum and what are steel? I bought a 2016 F150 a few years ago because I hate rust with a passion (I know it has a steel frame and lots of other steel components that rust but at least its not the body like my 97 F250). I ended up trading the F150 on a Base Sasquatch and the thought of rust is in the back of my mind. As soon as it shows up I plan on getting it under coated with an oil based product. All I have found online is its a mix of steel and aluminum panels

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[Rick Astley]

Ford hasn't released such information yet. As far as we know it's entirely boron.

 

[Broncotrax]

Get a magnet and a soft cloth. If it don't stick,...it's aluminum. If it sticks,.. it's ferrous.

 

[Rick Astley]

I was just wondering what parts are constructed of aluminum and what are steel? I bought a 2016 F150 a few years ago because I hate rust with a passion (I know it has a steel frame and lots of other steel components that rust but at least its not the body like my 97 F250). I ended up trading the F150 on a Base Sasquatch and the thought of rust is in the back of my mind. As soon as it shows up I plan on getting it under coated with an oil based product. All I have found online is its a mix of steel and aluminum panels

Ford hasn't released such information yet. As far as we know it's entirely boron.

Hey, sorry, small update. I did a forum search for thread titles containing the following words and on page 1 of the results I found information on the aluminum used, where it's placed and also frame supports.

1. aluminum
2. aluminum
3. aluminum
4. Al you minimum
5. aluminum
6. Aluminum

 

[broadicustomworks]

Nice 75 'Bird in your Av. I had a 76 Formula, ALWAYS on the lookout for a 71-73 Formula.

 

[Seagull Hawking]

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...erials-construction-on-2021-ford-bronco.3298/

Entire body except the floor is aluminum, frame and cage are obviously steel.

Aluminum:
Aluminum Hood
Aluminum Front fenders
Aluminum Rear fenders
Aluminum Doors
Aluminum Tailgate

Steel:
Steel Frame
Steel Floor
Boron Steel sport tubes / cage

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Hey, sorry, small update. I did a forum search for thread titles containing the following words and on page 1 of the results I found information on the aluminum used, where it's placed and also frame supports.

1. aluminum
2. aluminum
3. aluminum
4. Al you minimum
5. aluminum
6. Aluminum

 

[stimeyjacob]

Nice 75 'Bird in your Av. I had a 76 Formula, ALWAYS on the lookout for a 71-73 Formula.

Thank you I just got that on the road last year I have a 78 T/A I'm working on too

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