Icon Billet Aluminum vs. Tubular (steel) suspension components?

[AKBushDag]

Would like any feedback on the pros/cons of the above material choices for upgrading my suspension. Thanks in advance!

 

[Lindenwood]

Theoretically, aluminum more prone to fatigue and ultimate failure IF the design allows it to flex and bend under loads. So, if it is properly designed such that it will not be stressed to its yield strength, you should be fine.

Honestly, I wouldnt stress about it. There are plenty of tubular ones that have failed.

 

[AKBushDag]

Theoretically, aluminum more prone to fatigue and ultimate failure IF the design allows it to flex and bend under loads. So, if it is properly designed such that it will not be stressed to its yield strength, you should be fine.

Honestly, I wouldnt stress about it. There are plenty of tubular ones that have failed.

Thank you!

 

[Anchor Mtn]

You cant go wrong with either upper arm.... getting uppers is the most important part of the 2"+ lifts. The billet aluminum arms are a little lighter but fatigue/failure is not something the average user has anything to worry about. A lot of manufacturers have gone to aluminum arms(upper and lower) from the factory to save weight and increase shock performance.(Less un-sprung weight is easier to control)

 

[AKBushDag]

You cant go wrong with either upper arm.... getting uppers is the most important part of the 2"+ lifts. The billet aluminum arms are a little lighter but fatigue/failure is not something the average user has anything to worry about. A lot of manufacturers have gone to aluminum arms(upper and lower) from the factory to save weight and increase shock performance.(Less un-sprung weight is easier to control)

Good to know. Thank you!