s'ko Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 I want to make a custom bumper. What is the best size for tubing. Thanks BW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RnrRick Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 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 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diluded000 Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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