6061 upper links

DannyH

DannyH

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I’m running 2.5” OD 7075 round bar lowers on my buggy build, and I am looking into snagging some Al to build some uppers. I can buy 7075 at market price, or I can grab some 1.5” OD 6061 for a smoking deal. I know 6061 cannot handle high stresses as well as 7075, but this link will not experience transverse loading like the lowers. The axial forces will be higher but I don’t believe it will exceed or even come close to yield.

Anyone ever ran 6061 on any of their links?


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I've ran 6061 as uppers before. Biggest thing is keep the jam nuts tight so you don't pull the threads out.
 
Yeah that’s really my only concern but I think I’m gonna run it. Also will have a spare link on hand at this price.
@Chris_Keziah

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Chris_Keziah said:
Savvy uses 6061 on their uppers for the TJ mid arm kit if thay adds anymore comfort.
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Yep, they probably did some real calculations or R&D... hopefully


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DannyH said:
Yep, they probably did some real calculations or R&D... hopefully


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For aluminum you probably want thread engagement equal to 1.5-2.0 times the joint thread diameter minimum. It would be wise to get as much as you can.


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