Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Actual photo of me.

 

you and me both

 

Can you both fit on one for a pic? Please.

 

Ok... random assed question lol Anyone know anyone that can bend DOM tubing... well?

I have access to a bender, we actually used it to add the headlight hoops to my front bumper. It came out well. But I'm wanting to remove my fender flares, make DOM "fender flares" to replace them, and cut the sheet metal up to the DOM flares. The blue lines in the picture is what I'm wanting the tubing to follow. Not sure if those gradual bends are possible or if I'd have to bend multiple times and have flat spots in between (which is what I'd like to avoid). I don't think a bender will even do what I want here, I think this is more a roller than a bender.

 

@six5crèéd I think he may be able to help

 

Shouldn't be a problem if you have access to a bender. If it's tight you can fill it with sand and cap the ends to keep it from collapsing.

 

Problem is I want it really gradual like those blue lines. It's more gradual than a bender would do (I think) that's why I think I'd need a roller instead of a bender. Not even sure it's possible to make the bends follow those lines without more advanced equipment and knowledge than I currently have LMAO!

 

You may can bend it close then cut some out and weld it back together and grind the welds off to the exact shape you need

 

I'm not recommending this one by any means but you're probably right with using a roller instead of a bender.

It says up to 2" but I'd be leery just because of where it's from.

 

That...

With this
https://www.swagoffroad.com/products/swag-weld-on-wings-for-harbor-freight-tubing-roller

And this
https://www.swagoffroad.com/product...jack-kit-for-the-harbor-freight-tubing-roller

Only I wouldn't even know how to start trying to bend it the way I'm thinking and have it come out right LMFAO

 

Only one way to learn

 

LOL... I'd just rather the time I'm trying to learn would not been with material that costs $9.00 per foot and is going to replace my fenders.

 

I understand, metal prices are stupid.

 

WAY stupid.

This is something that is eventually will get done. I'm just in the "how am I going to go about doing this stupid shit" phase right now.

 

Exo cage phase 1?

 

I guess that would be accurate.

 

This phase would be more for more tire clearance though.

 

Build yourself a template. You'll be surprised by what you can do.

 

Actually already have a template. (in theory)

I'm pretty much trying to get the outer side of the bend to follow the outer side of the fender flares. Using 1.75 tubing and the majority of the fender flares being 4 inches, the difference would give me a little bit over 2 inches to cut for clearance on my fenders.

I'd probably trace the flares on to some thin plywood or cardboard. Then it would be a matter of getting the tubing to follow the curve.