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Old 02-14-2011, 05:57 PM
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need some advice from you metal fab guys

Hey guys I need some insight on tubing, specifically DOM. I'm looking to fabricate a roll cage and am unsure what size material to go with. I'm a Jeep guy gone sport compact. I'm used to using 1 5/8 .120 wall for structural projects. Now on something like the cobalt is that overkill? Or should i step up the OD, wall thickness, or both?
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Originally Posted by FlyingLow
Hey guys I need some insight on tubing, specifically DOM. I'm looking to fabricate a roll cage and am unsure what size material to go with. I'm a Jeep guy gone sport compact. I'm used to using 1 5/8 .120 wall for structural projects. Now on something like the cobalt is that overkill? Or should i step up the OD, wall thickness, or both?
Stick with the 1 5/8ths 0.120 - I wouldn't go less than that. I buy the sticks in bulk due to all my projects. I still have a few sticks left over and would never use anything less than that.

If you have a bender that you used for your stock on the jeep, why waste the money to switch to a different bender die.

Stick with what you know works...


Just my $0.0000000000002 worth.
Old 02-14-2011, 06:28 PM
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Perfect. I just wanted to make sure. I agree completely with you as far as sticking with what you know works. Thanks.
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If you are putting the roll cage in for safety regulations for racing you might wanna check that the regulations require.
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Yep, I'm with newt, check the rules for whatever you plan to run.
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