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10-05-2010, 02:01 AM
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what size metal to build rear frame?
thinking about just going ahead and building my rear frame, an was wondering what size metal stock are u guys using out back to build your frames? im a newbie at this so sorry for all the questions..
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10-05-2010, 10:28 AM
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Location: East Texas
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Re: what size metal to build rear frame?
2x4x3/16
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10-05-2010, 11:47 AM
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Re: what size metal to build rear frame?
right on thanks bro!
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10-05-2010, 01:01 PM
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Re: what size metal to build rear frame?
We build ours from 2x4x.120.
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10-05-2010, 02:01 PM
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Re: what size metal to build rear frame?
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10-05-2010, 02:55 PM
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Re: what size metal to build rear frame?
.120 is too thin duh
anything less than .250 is going to snap and kill innocent people. |
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10-05-2010, 03:00 PM
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Re: what size metal to build rear frame?
Trust me, I know.... seems that everybody thinks that if it sin't at least 3/8 thick it's not strong enough! LOL
Time to educate!
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10-09-2010, 09:36 AM
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Re: what size metal to build rear frame?
2x4x.120 works for me, and this is exposed to a lot more stress than a street driven truck. A lot of it has to do with the competency level, engineering ability, and welding ability of the builder.
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10-09-2010, 08:19 PM
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Re: what size metal to build rear frame?
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