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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Question on tubing #695540 02/11/06 09:06 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 78 NE Georgia tech30528 OP Getting the Wheeling Fever I am thinking about building a tube frame for my truck. I'm wondering what tubing to use. I've got a Blue Bullet hydraulic bender, it will handle up to three inch tubing. So what am I looking for? I'm looking to do a ladder frame, possibly with a coil spring and swingarm type rear suspension. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" /> I would prefer to not section the main rails. Re: Question on tubing [Re: tech30528] #695541 02/23/06 09:55 PM Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,277 Winston-Salem, NC, USA RobG Roll Me Over the hydralic bender you've got is a pipe bender, not tube. for anything structural, you really need a *tube* bender (like JD^2 or ProTools) and use quality HREW or DOM tubing. anything less is going to result weaker areas around the bend... ok for bumpers and things like that, not ok for roll cages and suspension. -Rob Re: Question on tubing [Re: RobG] #695542 02/28/06 06:32 AM Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 836 Tucson,Az. abnormaltoy Rock Warrior Quote the hydralic bender you've got is a pipe bender, not tube. for anything structural, you really need a *tube* bender (like JD^2 or ProTools) and use quality HREW or DOM tubing. anything less is going to result weaker areas around the bend... ok for bumpers and things like that, not ok for roll cages and suspension. -Rob x2. I would rather suffer the consequences of a Conservative?s error, than suffer the consequences of a Socialist's intent. Moderated by  4x4Wire, PHIL_  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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