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Discussion in 'Long Travel Suspension' started by linked2002, Aug 19, 2011.

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  1. Nov 7, 2012 at 2:41 PM
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    Harbor Freight benders are for pipe, not tube. The diameter of pipe is measured by ID and tube is meaured by OD. The problem is the die doesnt fit correctly and it can end up kinking the tube. I have a read a bunch of people that get the to work by sleeving the tube with pipe, or packing the tube with sand. IMO just get a JD2 or the one below and sell it when your done

    This one is $300 with a die and if your just using it for a few bends I am sure it would be fine

    http://www.tjdieselperformance.com/servlet/the-150/tube-bender-tubing-bender/Detail
     
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  2. Nov 7, 2012 at 2:42 PM
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    i would suggest in your case to just find a local shop and have them make those 8 to ten bends for you. if your not wanting to keep a bender you buy, that harbor freight kinker is a pile unless you do a bit of work to it as well. save yourself the time and headache and just have a shop make those bends.
     
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  3. Nov 7, 2012 at 2:43 PM
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    Ah got it, wasn't sure if it was a mistake in the title or something as there seemed to be some confusion in the reviews about pipe/tube.

    I like that other option, I guess it just depends on what steel I end up using?

    Don't know of any shops nearby except 4xInnovations a couple hours away. Adam is probably the only one I'd trust anyway. I'd prefer to do the work myself, but it's always an option.

    On another note, what type of steel are tube front bumpers usually built with anyway? I think most sliders I've seen are .120 DOM, is that a good way to go or is it completely unnecessary?
     
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  5. Nov 7, 2012 at 4:22 PM
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    So is silver soldering as strong as MIG welding? I heard it was. I could try some projects that way for my truck. This guy used SSF-6 silver solder. Whatever that means. Sounds expensive, but has anyone heard of this or tried?
     
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  6. Nov 7, 2012 at 6:45 PM
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    Just received the plans for this nice tool.

    However, I just find out that a single die sells for about $350-400 here in Canada :eek:. Well, I guess that is the way to go, since I only have 1 size of tubing to bent for now, and I already have 2 projects requiring the use of this bender. I'm pretty sure I will get more soon :p.
     
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  7. Nov 7, 2012 at 6:52 PM
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    That single die sells for big $$ everywhere. That's why so many fab shops offer 1.75", 1.75" or 1.75" take your pick. I have everything from 5/8" up to 2" and it took a lot of jobs to collect all those.
     
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  8. Nov 7, 2012 at 7:28 PM
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  9. Nov 7, 2012 at 10:39 PM
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    So true ha! I don't have them all but over the years I have bought 1", 1 1/2", 1 3/4" and 2". They are such a rip
     
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  10. Nov 18, 2012 at 2:47 PM
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    I also found some plans to make my own dies. I have a friend who have access to a good milling machine and told me he can easily produce them. However due to it's location he do not have access to any raw materials. I will need to get what he need to it's actual location.
     
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  11. Nov 18, 2012 at 4:43 PM
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    Okay guys, for my next project i need a hinge..that is like a normal door hinge on one side..and then a clamp for tubing on the other. Ive been looking for a while now, and am not finding what i need :eek: anyone have any tips??
     
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  12. Nov 18, 2012 at 5:08 PM
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  13. Nov 18, 2012 at 6:41 PM
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    I don't know why, but that made me laugh so hard I'm teared up a little. For the 'dawg, dude I have no idea what you are looking for, but you can make any kind of tube hinge dealio you can imagine with some heims-
    http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/NEWPROD.html
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  14. Nov 18, 2012 at 7:27 PM
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    Polyperformance!!! Swing out latch
     
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    :eek: was afraid of that..

    True. Way to beefy for what I'm using it for though.

    I want to put a light on the end of a pole that can extend. I want it to fold parallel with my bed rack for storage but then fold perpendicular so. Can use it as a camp light by the bed..so I need some that hinges and holds a small little tube.


    Sing out latch??
     
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  16. Nov 18, 2012 at 8:05 PM
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    You said tube clamp on one end, that's what came to mind, not sure that's what you were thinking
     
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    1hp 3000psi pump and 3.5" x 30" ram with CNC stop 90* bends in under 25 sec :cool: I just have to get the lines made and some fluid and were ready to bend.

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    That's the little air over hydro ram that was on the bender before. this thing dwarfs it :D
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    That I will not :p
     
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    Hey thanks for creating this! I'm wanting to start making some stuff for my truck and I'm getting most of my answers just by reading other posts!
     
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