Long Travel BS Thread

rad! I wonder if could do is with my Shitty Build. Would be a solid option for moving it around in the different trucks. I've only taken compressor on a few trips and the bag is already hammered.

Might have to sacrifice an Apache case for science

 

Apache case with a pc tower fan cut into it. Draws 0.3 amps.

 

For u double cab guys

 

All this compressor talk I may ditch the co2 tanks, I have room in my bedbox next to the battery for a compressor.

I have a moreflate 4x air dwn and up system already...Sooooo
https://morrflate.com/shop/air-sources/portable-compressors/morrflate-tensix-psi-pro-12v-compressor/

 

Those Apaches are decent, I stuffed two Viair 444C comps in one.

 

what co2 setup are you runnin? Self assembled?
I’m about to go back to co2 just for the speed of it, plus I have a place right down the road to fill which is convenient.

 

What size tubing do y'all use for bed cages? My buddy has a tube bender with 1.75" tubing, but I'm leaning towards 2". Any thoughts?

 

1.75” is more than fine. Especially with leafs.

 

This

 

Thank you, and for bedside supports??

 

Anyone else watch the 400 qualifying coverage ? that quali lap looks so fun !

 

Dude yes! got a little onboard air chat going on here if ya wanna chime in.

https://forum.badlinesgoodtimes.com...ems-what-are-you-using.1091/page-3#post-24937

I've been a long time pelican case owner for all my tools camping/ camera gear and I agree Harbor Freight has stepped it up for sure.

 

I used 1.5x.120" when I did mine. 2" would be pretty overkill

 

Forget if I used 1” or 1.25” but it was thinner wall. 0.095 I think.

 

Nothing overkill is really necessary
If anything you want some what of a weak structure somewhere in your support as a break away in the event of a crash or collision.
I’ve seen use of bar stock and tubing
But all in 1 inch or smaller.
I’d say just consider cost here and don’t try to drive a nail with a sledgehammer

 

These are the bedside supports JD fab made for mine, .375 or .500 max. They just keep the shape from wind deflection, that’s it.

 

Preece Precision.
https://preeceproducts.com/shop/ols...em-with-stainless-steel-bracket-the-src-10-lb

 

To the guys who bend tube, do you have a good resource or literature recommended to learn how to measure length needed while bending?

Just for example, how would you figure out length of tube needed for a bumper main bar that has multiple bends? If I want the tube to be 90" from end to end, what equations would I use to figure out how much length I'm losing with each bend.

 

i just go by centerline length and it's been close enough for the bumper stuff i do. Never done a full cage or anything with lots of multidirectional bends though