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11-27-2013, 09:12 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: waldron, IN
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what kinda steel to use
im going to build my four link for my truck, and was wondering do i need to get a certain kind of tubbing to use i know i want it thick enough on the id so i can drill and tap for my ends but didnt know what grade of steel or thickness to get i didnt want to get the wrong stuff and it bend or not hold up
thanks for the help josh |
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11-27-2013, 09:29 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Portland, Maine
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Re: what kinda steel to use
1" .156" wall DOM
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11-27-2013, 09:43 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: waldron, IN
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Re: what kinda steel to use
thanks man do I need a certain kinda of grade steel
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11-28-2013, 01:05 AM
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Hollister Road Co.
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Houston
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Re: what kinda steel to use
DOM Mild Steel Tube A513 TYPE 5
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11-28-2013, 10:12 AM
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just can't cover up my redneck
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Columbus OH
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Re: what kinda steel to use
The point of that specific wall thickness is that it leaves an 11/16" internal diameter, which is exactly what you need for tapping with 3/4-16 threads.
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11-28-2013, 11:21 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: waldron, IN
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Re: what kinda steel to use
cool thank you guys that is much appreciated
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