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Threaded load AL6061 and rod end
1. Doing the destructive scenario is not practical, nevermind expensive. 2. I don't know the loads, although i could get some approximations. This is for a front control arms on a 3100# race car (weight distribution is close to 50/50). I don't normally pull anything greater than 2Gs (I have...- rcrescencio
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Threaded load AL6061 and rod end
I need some guidance on determining the minimum thread engagement needed between an aluminum (6061) female stock and a 3/4-16 rod end (steel-chromoly). Thanks, RChttps://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=77ab3300-5c45-473d-b880-ba796ef10a79&file=IMG-4573.JPG- rcrescencio
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