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Hey guys, I'm about to build a swing down tire carrier for my YJ. I'm thinking of using 1.75" or 2" square tubing. What wall thickness would you use? I'm thinking 3/16". Thanks
any even halfass welder shouldn't have a problem with 1/8 inch steelWith square tubing the 1/8 is enough if you can properly weld material of that thickness. A lot of people can't and will make the weld point on the thinner metal the weak point.
I've seen some dumbasses cut through some pretty thick steel. If he burns through it half way he's left with sheet metal :rofl:any even halfass welder shouldn't have a problem with 1/8 inch steel
Yeah, so have I. I grew up in a body shop, so I'm used to thin metal. So what O.D. would you guys recommend? Would 1.75" or 2" be better?I've seen some dumbasses cut through some pretty thick steel. If he burns through it half way he's left with sheet metal :rofl:
exactly..2 inch will be plenty strong and will have a beefy look tooI'd do 2" OD 1/8 wall should be fine. A monkey should be able to weld it, at least that's what the old timers told me :rofl: