What size steel are you using for sliders. My plan was 2x6 but its kinda expensive. What is everyone running?
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Wow is steel exprensive(Suggestions for sliders)
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81jimmyslt
1/2 ton status
2x3 or 2x4 .120 or .188 wall
oh yeah and that was .250 wall
cegusman
3/4 ton status
What price did you get?
256 and change for 24 foot stick.
I had 2"x3" .188" wall and never dented or bent it (and I wasn't easy on them).
alright so I should be ok with .188 wall, they have a discount section were I can get 80" piece of .250 wall for 1/2 price.
vortec
1/2 ton status
round tube/pipe seems to work well for sliders and i've seen it for cheaper than rectangular for same or similar thickness. might be a good way to go.
My rockers and cab corners are not looking too hot, so thats why I wanted to go with the square. Just hack the old crap off weld it to the sheet metal. I need to start getting things going soon.
robert97dodge
1/2 ton status
About a month ago I picked up a stick of 2X3" .250 wall and it was $80. I heard today that yesterday and metal prices went up 20%!!!!
I went with 2" x 4" x .125, seems plenty stout... I'm also using it for all the cab supports...
I have a pretty good steel "in" so I got a nice deal on 2 20' sticks...
I have a pretty good steel "in" so I got a nice deal on 2 20' sticks...
Well, if steel is getting that high and possibly will be higher,I might as well scrap my buggy build.
Find a steel surplus place.
Besides, you should be able to build a ground up buggy for less than $1000 in tube (it could easily be half that too depending on the size, thickness and grade tubing you use).
what was this place?
I only ask because I know for fact if you can find a steel shop that it should be cheaper...
example...
I am going to build racks in the garage above the garage doors...
using L steel....
home depot wants $10 for a 4' section... at fazzios (local steel shop)
it is $8.50 for a 12' section!!!!!!!!
Where from?
I think it was Marmon Keystone. I was looking for hrew but they dont carry it and K&K was only 100.00 cheaper for the hrew.
So as not to hijack, My slider are 3x3x.188 and tied to the frame with 2x2x.188. I cut out my rockers and replaced them with the square tube. I also plated the cab supports and welded them there also.
Its a unibody now.
So as not to hijack, My slider are 3x3x.188 and tied to the frame with 2x2x.188. I cut out my rockers and replaced them with the square tube. I also plated the cab supports and welded them there also.
Its a unibody now.
Its a local place called Van Buren steel. I got all my steel for my trailer there for a good price. But that was 6 months ago. I'm going to go check out their bargain rack. I measured 88 inches per side for my truck, and then another 80 to to get the basic bumpers done(Functionality not looks). The price I got was with .250 wall so By switching to .188 wall it should be a little cheaper. Ah well I guess I'll probably just bite the bullet and spend the $$
robert97dodge
1/2 ton status
I guess .188 wall is 3/16"s?
