Topic: Tube Bender

[TrackVino]

Anybody have a decent tube bender they used, and are done with your project, and kind of regret getting deals? I want one to try and save some money on my project.

[To The Floor]

Uhh, this is closer to the topic than any other posts (none).  im ordering a bender first of the year.  pro tools model 105 HD.  gonna get a 1 5/8 shoe and the hydraulic electric kit.  im bending up an exo cage, sliders, tube bed and a front bumper on my 81, an exo, sliders rear bumper and front bumper on an 86 4runner, and a front bumper, sliders, and rear bumper on a 88 runner, and maybe another but little different exo, front and rear bumpers and rollbar for an 81 with a bed.  i'll get some pics up as soon as this stuff gets done.

[Skinny_Pedal]

that would be my 86 runner hes talking about   

[TrackVino [OP]]

I dont know but im trying to find a bender for my 86 4 runner. What was the price range? and do you have a web link?

[KYOTA]

Best prices Ive found,  ordering mine after new years


http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=290139

[TrackVino [OP]]

Here is a quote I received from TrickTools.

the Model 3 with a degree ring (standard) is $295.  No dies
included.  Typically we see 1.5" or 1.75" material used in roll bars, so
a die set will cost $250-$275 depending on the size.  Freight will run
about $60 or so for a bender and die set to you

I dont think it would be any problem making a stand, just a piece of square tubing with two flanges bolted to the ground.

[TrackVino [OP]]

What im looking for is this, someone who has made the investment, and has finished their project, and is willing to let it go for a little better than this. If I cant find one, of course im going to get this, just trying to save some money. I live near fresno, and am wondering if anybody within an hour drive from here has something tucked away in their garage they dont need or use.

[KYOTA]

Pro-Tools 105HD            5/8"'s arms

JD2                              1/2" arms

[TrackVino [OP]]

It must be the fog here, but what does that mean?