Aluminum started out with a stigma against it. Many long-time Ford F-150 enthusiasts swore to switch brands rather than drive a "soda can." It has been two years since Ford's most popular pickup traded in its heavy steel body for a lightweight aluminum alloy, and most of those critics changed sides when it became clear that an aluminum truck was a more capable truck.
A few of aluminum's more desirable qualities include:
- Lighter weight
- Superior dent resistance
- No rusting; resists corrosion
If you could cut the weight of a truck's body in half without negatively impacting durability…