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Originally Posted by LIM3
What's the life span of the OBX compared to the SW or ARH
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SW and ARH both uses superior 304 steel and will last longer then any other part on your car will. The cheap chinese 304 steel OBX uses, most people in the steel industry won't even touch. If you are one of these people who want keep the car till your death and pass it on to your kids or grandkids, then go ARH or SW. If you like to trade or sell your cars after a few years then you'll never tell the difference.
You may be thinking how can the two be different if they are both the same grade, 304. American steel manufacturers have more strict and higher quality standards then chinese manufacturers do. The steel chinese uses would not be able to pass the strenuous tests american made steel has to pass in order to be qualified as 304. And thus the quality and durability between the two are different.