Structural Adhesive used in New F150
I have heard that Adhesive is used in the new Aluminum F150 Body. Seems that the adhesive is called Dow Betamate structural adhesive. Here is a Link to a post concerning this. I'm wondering ...
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WyoTraveler wrote:
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In rural areas we need BIG strong steelbumpers in case we hit a deer on the highway. Just seems like these add ons will cause lots of bi-metal corrosion. Even afer market hitches etc.
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I would never consider an add-on that directly touches the body, steel or Al. Around here, you break or drill through the galvanized steel and you're asking for corrosion.
Steel bumpers and hitches should only touch the steel frame. But I wonder about Back-Racks and such with the Al truck bed? Adhesives only?
I would think Ford has educated parts and add-on suppliers about how best to do it so there are no corrosion issues. But back-yard fabricators and mechanics may make mistakes for sure.
