Chrom moly Vs Steel?
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Car: grand prix/84 z28
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Chrom moly Vs Steel?
Hey,
Iam just wondering what are teh benefits of both and how are they different?
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Iam just wondering what are teh benefits of both and how are they different?
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Does it need to be treated differently?
like can you weld it like steel?
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like can you weld it like steel?
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How much less does chrom moly weigh compared to the same amount of steel?
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CM is much harder to weld and more likely to crack, it'll flex a lot less, sometimes that's good, sometimes it isn't all depends on your application. i had a CM chassis once and it was too stiff and cracked a lot. i like mild steel for most applications.
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So itis not good to have alot of weight on chrom moly?
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