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Old Jan 23, 2008
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Those look awesome!!!
 
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Old Jan 23, 2008
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Zach, what bender are you getting? just curious.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2008
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Alright... they look good Beard... my question though is how did you do that top bar without a bender? Just heat the tube up and bend it around something?
 
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Old Jan 23, 2008
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^^ we used a bender for thoes.
zach knows someone with one.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2008
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Ahh ok... haha... I was curious.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2008
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I am getting one from JD2

www.jd2.com
 
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Old Jan 27, 2008
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balln.. gona be nice to have. Id like to get one so i could do more of my own stuff. But if you ever get to it and start making some i'll deffinetly support ya and rep your metal
 
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Old Jan 27, 2008
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I am trying to get a couple people to help me buy the last few tools i need. once i get them I will start making. Glad to hear I have some more interest.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2008
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I am getting one from JD2

www.jd2.com

Take a look at the Pro tools 105HD has thicker arms.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2008
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thanks. looks like a better price at that
 
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Old Jan 27, 2008
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what size tubing did you use?

they're a little short for my taste but they look nice ha

is that 4th support gonna go on the back end of it? i noticed there's no support on the end..

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The assumption on round is that they will slide easier off of a snagged surface, rather than rectangular tubing that may not.

as long as your not going side to side.. and going forwards/backwards it shouldn't make that much of a difference i would think
 
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Old Jan 27, 2008
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i want a pair!!!
 
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Old Jan 27, 2008
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Me too. Nice work Zach.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008
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Originally Posted by 99ranger4x4
what size tubing did you use?

they're a little short for my taste but they look nice ha

is that 4th support gonna go on the back end of it? i noticed there's no support on the end..
those 2 sets were trial sets, my next set will be longer and at least 1 or 2 more supports going to the frame.
 
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gotcha

not whip out the fork lift, i wanna see em in action haha
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008
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Those look pretty good Zach!

mine are hi-lift approved
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008
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Well i would love a pair but i would want mine so i could take them on and off like weld triangle mounts to the frame with the bars coming out then have them slip in side and bold on with grade 8 bolts. think that would work?
 
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If you did get it worked out it would be a pain in the rear. Mine are bolted on and if I really wanted to I could remove them but I don't think I would want to. They're plenty strong too.
 
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Well i would love a pair but i would want mine so i could take them on and off like weld triangle mounts to the frame with the bars coming out then have them slip in side and bold on with grade 8 bolts. think that would work?
sorry i am not making them removable. if you want a set you have to figure out how you want them mounted. they will come ready to weld.

I will probably only make ext cab versions until someone close wants some for regular cab.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008
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yeah my trucks extend cab but i really don't think it would be that hard to do. i have a program at work im guna have to design some brackets and show u my idea might change ur mind i cant afford any right now just something to add to my list my list gets longer and longer lol and nothing gets checked off.
 
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I am not doing it because i hate drilling holes.

there is a ton of things to think about before you drill.

wires, brake lines, fuel lines, return fuel line, fuel filter...

what about where the frame is boxed? you gonna sleeve that too? lol

just does not sound like something i want to do or spend time on when it takes 30 min to weld it all on and be done. no reason to ever remove them.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008
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no not bold to frame make it so the mounting tubs are welded to the frame and make like halfway off the tubs the sliders bold on i will have to draw up what i mean and show u. u guys thought backwards of what i was thinking
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008
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Torch and grinder will take them off.
 
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not getting my point
 
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