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Hi Wanna fabricate my own dropped tube front suspension... For the axle i plan to use Dia 2" DOM M.S ...


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Old 08-14-2008, 04:18 AM
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dropped tube wall thickness

Hi

Wanna fabricate my own dropped tube front suspension...

For the axle i plan to use Dia 2" DOM M.S tubing, but before i purchase material i'm not

to sure on what wall thickness is usaul to go for, bearing in mind i'll be getting a local tube

bending company to put the bends in (want it structuraly strong, but not a overkill and

too heavey as that might cause bending problems)....if any you guys could suggest

gauge , much appreciated .....

cheers UKRob

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Old 08-14-2008, 07:57 AM
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Re: dropped tube wall thickness

I have made several axles and changed ends on quite a few. 1/4" wall is what they all were.
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Re: dropped tube wall thickness

That would be my choice too............1/4 wall.

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Re: dropped tube wall thickness

Thanks guys.....1/4" it is, i'll go for that.

PS...great site, might post some pics up as things progress!!!!!
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Re: dropped tube wall thickness

Welcome to the site Steelnet. Come on back if ya got more questions.

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