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The_buggy_man
February 12th, 2010, 15:24
on a mini truck like a ford ranger or toyota p/u is a chromoly needed for a roll cage or is will dom be sufficient i would imagine that the wall would have to be kinda thick for it to be strong.
FABRICATOR
February 12th, 2010, 18:02
You don't need to use 4130. A couple of well though out, and well braced, ~.120" wall x ~1.75" diameter mild steel full roll bars will stand up to a lot of crunch.
vaderoni
February 12th, 2010, 21:13
Agreed with fabricator. DOM is fine.
craigincali
February 13th, 2010, 09:32
Yeah, DOM is fine. Mkae sure you use the right size / thickness tubing and you will be fine....assuming the person welding it is good.
The_buggy_man
February 13th, 2010, 10:01
Is there any books or pics or advice on well placed bracing?
alwaysFlOoReD
February 13th, 2010, 10:04
Is there any books or pics or advice on well placed bracing?

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/rollcage.htm

Richard
RL Detroit
February 13th, 2010, 10:26
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/rollcage.htm

Richard

Richard,

That was a awesome link!!!!!
The_buggy_man
February 13th, 2010, 10:42
That's a great link thanks!