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01-14-2013, 06:48 PM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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Aluminum vs Steel battery tray
I need to order a new one for my build and they are both around the same price. I know the aluminum will never rust out, but also know it can cause problems where it bolts to the frame. Just looking for some opinions
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01-14-2013, 10:01 PM | #2 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Aug 2012
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Re: Aluminum vs Steel battery tray
Ive used the aluminum ones a few times and i have no complaints about them. You can cut the old tray out without even taking the body off to install them. However, I disagree that they wont get holes in them. I have seen them with the "rusted out" look. Battery acid can be a bad boy haha
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01-14-2013, 10:25 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
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Location: South Louisiana
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Re: Aluminum vs Steel battery tray
Yeah I guess it was bad wording saying "I know they won't rust out" I was just going on what the sellers say. I've already got the body off so installation won't be a problem. I was just wondering how they hold up and if they last any longer. Thanks for the reply!
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01-15-2013, 05:09 AM | #4 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Savannah, GA
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Re: Aluminum vs Steel battery tray
If bodies already off I would go with steel direct replacement. They are powder coated and will last long time if you keep batteries clean and don't overfill water.
Aluminum is bare and will corrode just as fast as steel when subjected to battery acid over time. Just my opinion. |
01-15-2013, 09:39 AM | #5 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Hernando
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Re: Aluminum vs Steel battery tray
Spend an extra $8 and get a can of rustoleum bedliner. Encapsulate either one before u install it and u will be good for a long time. Get 2 cans and do all the metal in that area and you are really set.
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01-18-2013, 06:25 PM | #6 |
Gone Mad
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Buford, GA
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Re: Aluminum vs Steel battery tray
I started off with the spray, then bought the brush-on. Much thicker, and cheaper.
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01-19-2013, 01:00 AM | #7 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: South Louisiana
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Re: Aluminum vs Steel battery tray
Thanks yurtle, I have the old tray out and the new tray will be here Monday. By the way I see you're running the same motor that I have in my other cart. I'm topping out at 31mph on 48v with low profile tires. Just wondering what tire size you have and what speeds you're hitting?
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01-19-2013, 05:43 AM | #8 | |
Gone Mad
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Re: Aluminum vs Steel battery tray
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