Need input from the fab experts

[Samckitt]

I want to make some nerf bars for my truck (non pro-touring, sorry) and would like to know what you think I should use for the wall thickness of the main bar in this pic.
Thanks,
Scot

[astroracer]

I wouldn't go much bigger then .095. The thing you have to worry about is hanging a big heavy piece of tubing off the frame. The heavier it is the more bracketry you have to have... Besides, the bar is only as strong as the mounts and I would rather see the bar bend then transferring a lot of stress into the frame...
Mark

[Samckitt]

I was thinking .083". But didn't know if it would bend if my fat @ss stood on the step.

Scot

[louie@g-machine]

the standard for pre runner bumpers and nerf bars is 1.75x.120 wall. anything else WILL bend and deform if you actually hit a rock.

[parsonsj]

I'd use DOM tube and go with .134 wall.



jp

[Blaster11]

I built all my nerf bars and bumpers for my jeeps with .120 wall thickness and they have all held up well.

Bruce

[jason@gmachine]

as louie stated above, 1.75 by .120 wall DOM for this baby!



Jason