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jeremesh
 Post subject: Rock rail Pinch weld connection
PostPosted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 9:31 pm 
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Is there a reason everybody uses 1/2" square tubing to connect the rock rails to the pinch weld? Why not just use a piece of angle?

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Not everyone uses 1/2" tubing.Squire stock is stronger(by it's shape) and spreads the force of a impact over a greater area then angle would.
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I just used some 1" strap

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Does anybody have a picture of the square tubing bolted to pinch weld?

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