cage tube?

[chris85053]

just wondering what everyone is running in tube size and what kind for there roll cages? hrew or d.o.m? 1.5 or 1.75? 1/8" or 3/16?

[Kaistie]

I would do nothing less than 1.5/.120. .188 might be better though. DOM

[howyadoin]

I would do nothing less than 1.5/.120. .188 might be better though. DOM

Nate, I can't believe you recommended anything less that .250 wall! Seriously though, 1.5 or 1.75 (your preference) and .120 wall is pretty typical.

[Kaistie]

I know, I caouldn't believe it either. Thought about editing my post:flipoff4:

[Spinnas]

I know, I caouldn't believe it either. Thought about editing my post:flipoff4:

Ha, 2.25" .375 wall is where it's at! I used 2" .120 cause I don't like how 1.75 looks unless it's a true buggy chassis.

[ToyBoxAuto]

I am using 1.5" .125 wall dom for my new cage. Just make sure to use dom and not hrew, hrew will just not stand up to hard abuse.

[Spinnas]

I am using 1.5" .125 wall dom for my new cage. Just make sure to use dom and not hrew, hrew will just not stand up to hard abuse.

Get back to work(on your rig)!

[chris85053]

where is the cheapest place in town to get 1.5x.120 dom or 1.75x.120 dom?

[howyadoin]

where is the cheapest place in town to get 1.5x.120 dom or 1.75x.120 dom?

Advanced in north Phoenix always takes care of me. Pretty good selection and great guys too. Where ever you go for DOM, make sure you call ahead for your specific size and length.

[howyadoin]

I am using 1.5" .125 wall dom for my new cage. Just make sure to use dom and not hrew, hrew will just not stand up to hard abuse.

Agreed, HREW tends to dent really easily! I would always definately spend the extra money on DOM unless it's internal bracing etc.

[TBob]

I'll be using 1-3/4 .188 wall DOM

[Kaistie]

For 1.5/.120 I paid right around $85 for a 20' stick. If you have an account you get a better deal.

[ToyBoxAuto]

where is the cheapest place in town to get 1.5x.120 dom or 1.75x.120 dom?

We buy from Tube Service, it's cheaper if you buy in bulk. We buy anywhere from 300-1000 feet at a time. There are different price breaks as you buy just call and ask 602-267-9865

[87pickup]

I used 1.5 .095 4130 tubing for cage sliders and rear tube work. Got a pretty good deal from Advanced

[Symon623]

1½" .120 wall DOM all around cept for links, steering and sliders, they are .250 wall

[Kaistie]

Correction....250 for steering and sliders, 2.5x.377 for links:p

[howyadoin]

Correction....250 for steering and sliders, 2.5x.377 for links:p

7075 T-6 for links and steering...2 x .120 Chromo sleeved over my 1.75 x .120 DOM chassis in the "slider area".:D

[Symon623]

7075 T-6 for links and steering...2 x .120 Chromo sleeved over my 1.75 x .120 DOM chassis in the "slider area".:D

Which of teh 6 buggy's are you talkin about here? Shirley it can't be all of them? :flipoff3:

[Jaco]

I did 2" on the main outer stuff and then a combo of 1.75 and 1.5 everywhere else... All DOM .125 wall... Just remember you get more strength in % by going bigger diameter than thickness, cross sectional area increases a lot more with OD than thickness. Thickness is good for dent strength, I would not use less than .250 on your sliders and hammered areas... HREW is not much weaker than DOM, but DOM is harder and more consistent...

http://azmobiweld.com/fabrication/fabrication%20(15).jpg

http://azmobiweld.com/fabrication/fabrication%20(16).jpg

[Jaco]

Also, sleeving is stronger than simply going thicker. Like DS was saying with his sliders. Sleeved sliders will offer the best dent resistance and strength...