Author Topic: after cutting rear frame what size metal (Read 1782 times)

Jakesteads · « **on:** Apr 04, 2007, 01:15:12 PM »

what size metal is everyone using to make the rear cross member after cutting down the frame.... this truck im buying has the rear end cut off but they never cross membered it.... ive seen where people have used square tubing but i was wondering what thickness.... im planning on welding on some d-ring tabs as well unless something thinks i shouldn't let me know!

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #1 on:** Apr 04, 2007, 01:16:56 PM »

1/4 inch

Jakesteads · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 04, 2007, 01:19:14 PM »

you think that will hold up for recovery too

MiniSimp · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 04, 2007, 01:20:30 PM »

I used 3/16" box tubing.

alwayzbroken · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 04, 2007, 03:56:56 PM »

1/4" is pretty beef. Put your tow points near the edges, cap the ends, and gusset the top and bottom of the shackle mounts.

Rockcrawlintoy · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 04, 2007, 04:05:54 PM »

i used 2x3x.25 on mine and i have pulled in 2nd gear with 30 foot runs with no issues

Drew

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 04, 2007, 05:32:01 PM »

Quote from: jakesteads on Apr 04, 2007, 01:19:14 PM

you think that will hold up for recovery too

thicker than your frame is

sloyota · « **Reply #7 on:** Apr 04, 2007, 09:43:15 PM »

this is what i did.1/4 inch with cross braces

sloyota · « **Reply #8 on:** Apr 04, 2007, 09:45:07 PM »

one more finished

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