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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread tube frames #800883 03/28/07 03:32 AM Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3 R RCFoster OP Need a Spot I have a 2003 tacoma. I want to chop off the bed and replace it with a tube frame and roll cage. I know that I will need and fuel cell and place to mount lights and a plate. I have a basic idea of how I want it to turn out. The only questions that I have are: Are there any recommendations for what size tube I should use (OD and thickness, I want to use an aluminum alloy?) I live in North Carolina and I am wondering about the legalities of not having a rear bumper? Has anyone else looked into doing this or have any suggestions? Re: tube frames [Re: RCFoster] #800884 03/28/07 10:25 PM Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 187 Washington krickett686 Wheeler Aluminum for a rear cage/chasis? You sure you don't mean Chromoly steel? I would think 1.75" DOM would be sufficient since it sounds like you are just doing this for a trail rig, not a competition rig. I guess if you want to dump the money into 4130 Chromoly, be my guest, though i can't see any benefit for your situation. Sounds like a huge project to me. That's gonna require a lot of expensive tools and a lot of fabrication skills to do it correct. Good Luck -Ryan ryan@4wdtoyota.com Re: tube frames [Re: RCFoster] #800885 03/28/07 11:43 PM Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 273 Costa Mesa, CA BIGBURLYNAKEDMAN Mudrunner Yea I don't think you mean aluminum alloy; that could get real nasty real quick! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> '99 Tacoma Xtra cab V6 TRD TRD Supercharged, URD 7th injector and 2.2" pulley, 32X11.5 BFG All-Terrains, OME 881 3-inch lift/Toytec AAL, 5100 Series Bilsteins all around, and ProComp 130 lights. No I'm not some creepy naked guy... Moderated by  4x4Wire, Dandeman, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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