2010 Cadillac DTS Body Structure (2006-2010)

2006-2010 Cadillac DTS Body Structure really does not have too much crazy steel.  It’s a Cadillac, built the old fashion way, BIG!  However, there are some different types of reinforcements so much you check the body structure out.

  1. Tie Bar Replacement – Mild Steel
  2. Wheelhouse Replacement – Mild Steel
  3. Rail Replacement Front Compartment – Mild Steel
  4. Rail Sectioning Front Compartment – High Strength Low Alloy Steel
  5. Hinge Pillar Body Replacement – Mild Steel
  6. Hinge Pillar Body Reinforcement Replacement – Mild Steel
  7. Hinge Pillar Body Sectioning – Mild Steel
  8. Roof Panel Replacement – Mild Steel
  9. Windshield Frame Header Panel Replacement – Mild Steel
  10. Rear Window Frame Header Panel Replacement – Mild Steel
  11. Rocker Panel Replacement – High Strength Low Alloy Steel
  12. Pillar Lock Front Door Sectioning – Mild Steel
  13. Pillar Lock Front Door Replacement – Mild Steel
  14. Rear Compartment Floor Panel Replacement – Mild Steel
  15. Quarter Panel Replacement – Mild Steel
  16. Quarter Panel Replacement – Mild Steel
  17. Rail Replacement Rear Side Underbody – High Strength Low Alloy Steel
  18. Rail Sectioning Rear Side Underbody – High Strength Low Alloy Steel
  19. Body Rear End Panel Replacement – Mild Steel
  20. Rail Replacement – High Strength Low Alloy
  21. Panel Replacement – Door Outer – Mild Steel

Just a quick note: High Strength Low Alloy Steel, also known as HSLA. This type of steel normally has a tensile strength range from 300-700 MPa.

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  1. First of like to say it’s the nice schematic diagram.. Next, the Caddy DTS  always give first priority to consumer safety..