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Dually Pickup Fenders
Application Description: Full one-piece pickup box side for dual rear wheel truck. Single Most Unique Feature: One-piece box side largest ever produced.
Process Descriptions: RRIM First Usage of Process?: No
Formerly Used Process: SMC or RRIM add-on piece to steel box side. Tooling Innovations: Received extensive shrink analysis and predictive tool designs.
Material Innovations: High seat RRIM - ELPO compatible Mass Savings: 30 lbs.
Cost Savings: significant - GM cannot disclose Cost Avoidance: Significant - GM cannot disclose
Direct Consumer Benefit: Superior toughness, increased durability Is Technology Transferable?: Yes
Significant Safety Benefit: N/A Significant Environmental Benefit: Reduced fuel consumption due to 30 lb. weight savings.
Additional Information: Largest RRIM fender ever produced - 26 lbs. per vehicle side.