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

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  1. Oct 21, 2011 at 4:10 PM
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    Mxpatriot

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    So I've been reading up on the HF Kinker (the air jack powered one). It seems that if you use 1 5/8'' tubing in the 1.5'' pipe die, you can get good results.

    Thoughts?
     
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  2. Oct 21, 2011 at 4:37 PM
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    The kinker sucks and is a pain in the ass to use. Buy a real bender or make your own like I did and save yourself
     
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  3. Oct 21, 2011 at 4:46 PM
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    how did you make your own tube bender?...
     
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  4. Oct 21, 2011 at 7:28 PM
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  5. Oct 21, 2011 at 8:21 PM
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  6. Oct 21, 2011 at 8:46 PM
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    Depends on what you get. It uses pro tools dies. I think I paid $240 or so for my 1.75x6x240º
     
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  7. Oct 22, 2011 at 10:53 AM
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    ^^^ he has the right idea. Fuck the kinker . You will spend more time trying to get it to work than it's worth. Either make yours or suck it up and buy one on c-list man. The deals are out there.
     
    linked2002, Oct 22, 2011
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  8. Oct 24, 2011 at 2:17 AM
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    How long are the springs? The 52.5 rule only applies to 62inch springs with 12" shackles.....
     
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  9. Oct 24, 2011 at 12:48 PM
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    Anyone want to edumacate me on oxy fuel torch cutting?
     
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  10. Oct 24, 2011 at 12:52 PM
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    what about it?

    its dirty.... get a plasma.... its not quite as dirty. :D
     
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  11. Oct 24, 2011 at 12:55 PM
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    I lost track thousands of dollars ago.
    LOL x2 the only way to cut unless your cutting like 2.5" plate then the oxy would be my choice.
     
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  12. Oct 24, 2011 at 12:56 PM
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    Also expensive.. word on the street is you can pick up a cutting torch setup for <200 on CL... and because i want to cut stuff to be cool.
     
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  13. Oct 24, 2011 at 1:11 PM
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    i would really suggest investing in a jig saw w/ metal blades, a small circular skil saw, and a saw-z-all before i suggest a oxy set up.. if you cant get it with one of those saws and a grinder, something is wrong. and those saws will cut way cleaner wasting less material. may take a little longer, but your pocket will thank you for not wasting as much.
     
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  14. Oct 24, 2011 at 1:21 PM
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    Good thinking!! Hadn't thought of a jig saw... Right now Im cutting things with a chop saw and an angle grinder.
     
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  15. Oct 24, 2011 at 1:26 PM
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    hahaha shit im still cutting shit that way hahaha. i still dont have a damn jig saw. i should prolly take my own effin advice! hahaha
     
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  16. Oct 24, 2011 at 1:26 PM
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    never used that saw but good choice on a cold cut blade! i need to invest in one of those as well hahaha
     
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  18. Oct 24, 2011 at 1:31 PM
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    Same here. Harbor freight grinder FTW!
     
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  19. Oct 24, 2011 at 1:35 PM
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    Thats the size I have, 14 inch abrasive cut off... whats this cold cut blade? advantages?
     
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    The metal doesn't heat up and can be handled immediately. No bluing of the metal at the cut site either, but that's doesn't exactly matter if it's getting welded later anyway.

    Should also be a bit cleaner as there's no abrasive particles coming off the blade during the cut.
     
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