Topic: SAS Frame Tubes

[jimbo74]

I have seen quite a few people ask this question, so here is the answer.... Ought to be a sticky

Q
What size are tubes to use for the frame tubes? I want to make my own....


A
I would recommend:
.281" wall DOM tubing 3.875" long 

[cederrowe]

.281 is the thickness right? what is the diameter? Sorry new to fabbing but I am on this step now and trying to source my own tubes and wondering if this is enough info to get the right stuff at the metal shop.

[Tallchevy]

I could see making your own frame tubes if they were expensive but they are only $20 bucks for the pair 

[joey0712]

X2!   

[kiyul4130]

im pretty sure the tubes are 2x 3/8" wall DOM. go get some bushings and then go to your local steel supplier.

[bigben75ford]

I got a ? about the tubes.I bought some jigs and tubes from TG and also some 4" springs and 5" offset shackles.How do you know your shackle angle wil be right when you put it all together?I mean you just put the jig between the bracket on the frame and cutt the hole out theres not anything really you can do to the shackle angle right?

[cederrowe]

I could see making your own frame tubes if they were expensive but they are only $20 bucks for the pair 

Ya for $2 in materials! Going to be at the metal shop anyways sourcing my square driveline stuff. Also the ordering time.

[kiyul4130]

I got a ? about the tubes.I bought some jigs and tubes from TG and also some 4" springs and 5" offset shackles.How do you know your shackle angle wil be right when you put it all together?I mean you just put the jig between the bracket on the frame and cutt the hole out theres not anything really you can do to the shackle angle right?

#1. why dont you post this in the TG forum if you have questions about there product.
#2. 5" offset shackle. you mean its a 5" eye to eye shackle right? 95% of the time the tubes run right through the frame underneath the body mount. it doesnt matter if its a 3,4,5" spring. thats where I have seen them all go. that spot has already been pre determined to set you up with a good shackle angle.