Phizinza Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 I am thinking of making a 4" kit for someone who has contacted me. They want a 4" kit and they want it cheap. So I was thinking of using some 2x4" square steel tube. If I get the tube in 4mm to 6mm thick could I use the double bolt system? The one that you use 2 bolts in place of one long bolt? Or would you still need 1 long bolt with a reinforcing tube in the middle of the block? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 I am thinking of making a 4" kit for someone who has contacted me. They want a 4" kit and they want it cheap. So I was thinking of using some 2x4" square steel tube. If I get the tube in 4mm to 6mm thick could I use the double bolt system? The one that you use 2 bolts in place of one long bolt? Or would you still need 1 long bolt with a reinforcing tube in the middle of the block? go with the double bolt, simpler to install, cheeper bolts, need no reinforcing tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted June 9, 2006 Author Share Posted June 9, 2006 go with the double bolt, simpler to install, cheeper bolts, need no reinforcing tubeCheers mate, thanks for your advice!Should I go for any thicker then 4mm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrap487 Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 I'd suggest 6mm(about 1/4") thick tubing, it will be stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted June 10, 2006 Author Share Posted June 10, 2006 Ok, 6mm or there abouts. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Are they going to be doing hardcore 4x4'ing? I bent my 4" blocks and have since gone back to 3" front, 2" rear. that fits 27" tyres fine. When I get bigger tyres I'll cut rather than lift. I've noticed no real advantage in 4" as opposed to 3"/2" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted June 10, 2006 Author Share Posted June 10, 2006 They indicated that they just want it to look better and bigger. That's why they want 4", and not 2". Personally I like the back jacked up, so I use 2" all over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobmater Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 My lift blocks are double bolted, but definatly go with 6mm and not 4, it will be worth it in the long run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted June 11, 2006 Author Share Posted June 11, 2006 Alrighty, Thanks for your help. Time to go get prices... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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