85mudblazin
1/2 ton status
I am wondering what is a good size tube to use to make a roll cage. Thanks /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
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What size tube for roll cage??
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big83chevy4x4
3/4 ton status
some say 1.75" others say 2". i think im gonna use 1.75" .120 wall /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
fad2blk99
1/2 ton status
I'm interested in this too. /forums/images/graemlins/ears.gif
From what liitle digging I've done, it seems racecars use the 1.75" and thats what many have suggested. However, given the extra weight of our trucks I think I'm gonna opt for the 2 x .125" tube, at least for the main hoops. I can get 20' of the 2" for around $50.
Don't quote me on any of this as I have only just begun looking into build a cage... /forums/images/graemlins/deal.gifstill much more research to do
From what liitle digging I've done, it seems racecars use the 1.75" and thats what many have suggested. However, given the extra weight of our trucks I think I'm gonna opt for the 2 x .125" tube, at least for the main hoops. I can get 20' of the 2" for around $50.
Don't quote me on any of this as I have only just begun looking into build a cage... /forums/images/graemlins/deal.gifstill much more research to do
Best to settle on one size for "large" tube so you don't need multiple dies. I prefer 1.75 x 0.120. Plenty strong for a full size, more aesthetically balanced, saves a little weight, and costs less per foot. My entire truggy was built using 1.75 x 0.120 along with some 1 x 0.120 for gussets and the like.
fad2blk99
1/2 ton status
Got any pics???
az-k5
1/2 ton status
I am using 2" (1.75" dies were on backorder when I did it) I have bumpers and a cage using 2" for all of the main tubes and 1.5" for support tubes. I agree with Russ that 1.75" is a little cheaper and fits the trucks a little better. 2" is not too big but I think I would have waited for a 1.75" if I were to do it all over again.
fad2blk99
1/2 ton status
Oh, yeah... I'm also leaning toward 2" cuz that's what I'll be building my bumpers out of, and as you pointed out, those dies ain't cheap!
Poohbair
1/2 ton status
I used 1 3/4" tubing, I think .10 wall. I rolled it to test it (not on purpose), and it works great!
Diesel Dan
1/2 ton status
For my Dodge/cummins the two main hoops are going to be 2.00"x .120 wall DOM seamless. Two 13' lengths cost me $155, tax and cutting. Was about $4.70/ft.
