Technical Info

Steel Selection

There are hundreds of steel grades available today. After careful evaluation, we selected a material with a 50 KSI yield strength, making it approximately 38% stronger than A36 steel, which is commonly used in off-road components. This increased strength allows greater design flexibility and, in many cases, enables the use of slightly thinner material to reduce weight without compromising structural integrity or durability.

 Why Yield Strength Matters

Yield strength is the point at which steel permanently deforms under load. In off-road applications, components are regularly subjected to high impact loads, shock loading, and sustained stress from vehicle weight, terrain, and recovery forces. A higher yield strength means the material can withstand greater loads before bending or deforming.

Using higher-yield-strength steel helps components maintain their shape and alignment after hard use, reducing the risk of bent brackets, twisted mounts, or misaligned suspension components.
This results in parts that perform consistently over time, even in demanding off-road conditions.