I want to make a custom bumper. What is the best size for tubing.

 

Thanks

 

BW

For my 4runner I use 1 1/4 schedule 40 pipe (1.660 OD X .140 wall) which is 2.27 lbs/ft.

 

For a buddy's Truggy that we built, we used 1.75 X .120 wall HREW which is 2.09 lbs/ft.

 

For my Subie, I'm thinking about using 1" schedule 40 pipe (1.315 OD X .133 wall) which is 1.68 lbs/ft to try to keep the weight down.

I can't remember what thickness tubing I used, I'll have to go check tonight.

 

But in the areas where I might be coming in contact with rocks...

 

I used D.O.M!

Good Luck,

Glenn

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http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/TechReference/index.html

 

OMG a link to Pirate 4x4? Blasphemy!

 

I'll save my opinion on their forums but they have VERY excellent technical articles. Hit that link and look at the "Steel" section. You wont regret it

I want to make a custom bumper. What is the best size for tubing.

 

Thanks

 

BW

I used schedule 40 pipe from the BORG (Big Orange Retail Giant aka Home Depot) for my custom bumper. My low dollar pipe bender crushed a thinner walled tubing.

 

- James B