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Metal for frames?? What to us?

Air Ride Suspensions Q & A
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smallz   +1y
Hey what are you guys using to build your frames? what size tubing?
MIDWEST DRAGFEST   +1y
i know people that have used 1/4 inch 2x2 or 2x3 and i also know someone that used 1/8 inch 2x3 but needles to say he never finished the truck so i dont know how that worked out
badfish57   +1y
mostly 2x3 1/4in walled
smallz   +1y
Alright thx because ive decided im gunna build a frame and i was just wondering what other people were using. But one questions to the people runnin 2x2? is it strong enough?
shortrodeo   +1y
2x2x1/4" is kinda light, your frame will flex. 2x3x1/4 tall ways is good for making frames.
MIDWEST DRAGFEST   +1y
they havent had no prblems yet so i dont know
MIDWEST DRAGFEST   +1y
2x3 seems like it would be if i build a frame thats what im gonna do is use that just a few people around here are runnin 2x2 and they aint had problems yet but i see what your sayin cuz i think it too
Severed701   +1y
your frame is supposed to flex...your stock one does...
no1lowr   +1y
^good point^
DawgsledMazda   +1y
2x4x1/4 or 2x3x1/4

use anything less and you are taking a chance