Is the mount steel or aluminum I want to weld it to my custom tire rack in the bed of my truck.
2051286
It is aluminum. my suggestion would be to install two 5/16" nut-sertrs (aluminum). They work like pop rivets, and attach with stainless bolts. Good luck!
2051287
Sorry I don't know. It's painted black and I thought pretty heavy. It doesn't scream AL to me, but I'm really not sure. Jim
1056611
This is steel. We have been using it with a very heavy wheelbarrow and it has been working great.
848968
Flange and spacer tube are metal! Only thing I noticed is they aren't welded all the way around, unless you plan on being hard on it doesn't matter but if you plan on beating it up, do what I did and lay a bead all the way around top and bottom! Other than that, works great!
1719989
It is all aluminum. It does have everything needed to mount it to your truck. Cutting off the old exhaust takes the longest.
1126086
Steel. I checked with a magnet - VERY strong attraction, therefore it is definitely not aluminum. (Whoever answers aluminum is likely judging by the weight. It's not as heavy as one might expect.)
1382825
Steel. I purchased one and installed it on a savage axis. Nice 3lb pull now.
1998970
I would say not aluminum because I was rough with mine a couple of times and it started to rust.
834361
I believe it is a thicker metal than aluminum. It appears sturdy, but mine was damaged and I could not put the parts together. Shop for this item among different vendors. I found it cheaper as I began to look for another source.
1402770
It is aluminum, my ol one was just a rubber grommet with a insert. The insert melted on overheating. This one works the same way!
2106899
Based on the comments above I assumed mine would be steel, but mine is not. The one I got is an alloy and a magnet will not stick to the housing. I'm very disappointed by this.
2070262
Mine is made of Al, it has been in service for several years. I filled the space between the post and the fitting with epoxy.
534179
Yes the handle is aluminum. I personally do not trust this as the only locking device. That being said, I love this mount! It holds strong even in tight corning. For the little bit of money difference of getting this or a non lockable, I lock this and run a cable through the bikes if I stop anywhere.
718888
It welds aluminum fine . Ive done several jobs with it for aluminum, all small stuff nothing over 1/8 thickness .never had a problem with the machine just takes a few trys to find the sweet spot for the balance and frequency
368765
aluminum, I bought a steel mount seperatly. the mount that came with the scope was substandered to me, I had no confidence in it's stability or rilyability.
140059
No idea what type of steel. Worked just fine for replacement springs on utility trailer. Fulfilled my needs perfectly.
131121
It's metal. If your rail you are mounting it on is curved instead of flat like the rail mount you may have to dremel tool the bottom surface of the mount to fit a curved rail surface, but should work well with a flat surface rail or weaver mount surface.
1822720
It is aluminum, and the mounts it comes with are plastic and metal I'd assume to be aluminum also, had it for a while now no problems just tighten the mounts a little after every few drives after I first got it now it's set and doesn't need anything