DOM tube arrived

[Rebel JK]

Found a place locally that stocks the good stuff for a decent price. Now for the fun part...

 

[OverlanderJK]

What are you building? Sliders, carrier?

I have that same helmet too. :thumb:

 

[FoxC]

...Sliders?

 

[Rebel JK]

What are you building? Sliders, carrier?

I have that same helmet too. :thumb:

You cant beat the helmet! Going to build some sliders. Starting with 40' plus of 1-3/4" OD .120 dom. (probably enough for a couple of sets) Been doing some homework, trying to combine a few ideas Ive seen around. I know I can buy something and bolt/weld it on, but I look at it as therapy.

 

[cozdude]

Sweet!! cant wait to see what you come up with!

 

[Rebel JK]

Made a little progress last night.

 

[Overrox]

What are you using to notch the short tubes?

 

[Rebel JK]

Tubing notcher. Can see it bolted down to table on right.

 

[Overrox]

Once I hit send on my reply, I noticed it there. I like the direction you are going with this.

 

[Notajerryskid]

How wide or tall are you making them? I like Innovation. Nothing better than seeing something different!!!

 

[Rebel JK]

Outside to outside is approx 7-3/4". Once i tack it together I will do a temporary mount to frame and deturmine optimum angle and whether 7.75" is too much. I can still shorten up short tubes at thay point.

 

[Rebel JK]

Making progress slow and not so steady. Contemplating going with weld nuts to frame.

 

[Rebel JK]

Starting to take shape. So far 18 seperate peices per side to cut and fit with more to go.

 

[Rebel JK]

One side tacked up. Still under budget.

 

[SDG]

Found a place locally that stocks the good stuff for a decent price. Now for the fun part...

Judging by the red flag and the tape used I am going to guess Escondido Metal Supply?

 

[SDG]

One side tacked up. Still under budget.

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That looks real nice! Good job.

Are you planning on adding any gussets or going to stay as is?

How are you liking that tubing notcher? Is that the one from northern tool? Been considering getting one for a while but never pulled the trigger.

 

[Atch]

Man, it's looking good!

 

[StrizzyChris]

looks really good, and EVO inspired! :thumb: are you planning on gusseting the base to the tubing for support like EVO does?

 

[Rebel JK]

Judging by the red flag and the tape used I am going to guess Escondido Metal Supply?

Actualy got it at summit metal in oceanside. They have DOM in stock. Esco metals its special order and more expensive.

 

[Rebel JK]

looks really good, and EVO inspired! :thumb: are you planning on gusseting the base to the tubing for support like EVO does?

Thanks Chris. Yes definitely EVO inspired, with VKS lines, and going with the weld nuts to frame mount though (somewhat LOD) without using the existing bottom of frame threaded holes though. It Will have 32,000 lbs of single shear value on the hardware to frame at each mount though, so we will see. From what I have found, A 3/8 grade 8 bolt has a shear value of around 8500 lbs.
I'm still kicking around ideas for the wife's side so she can get in easier.