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Old 28th October 2016, 11:17 AM
chris_smith chris_smith is offline
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Can't find this after searching so please help- what's the best size tube to make wishbones- 25mm dia x 2mm wall? Or can I get away with 16guage wall?

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Old 29th October 2016, 12:00 AM
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I used 25mm od 3mm wall tubing, they take a fair bit of force and punishment and as they are keeping the wheels attached I didn't want to skimp on wall thickness / strength
Others more learned than I will offer more advice but I broke a Volvo a/r bar on a pothole so erred on the thicker wall tube
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Old 29th October 2016, 08:57 PM
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thanks gary, iv gone with 2mm as thats what I managed to get my hands on
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Old 30th October 2016, 08:39 AM
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Hi,

Did you make sure the tubes are seamless/EWR? That is also very important.

Here is a link to Talon's page about his wishbones:
http://www.talonmotorfabrication.co....bones/10165076

He uses 25x2 EWR tubes. I think we can trust him (personally, I have his wishbones on my Roadster)

Hope that will help .
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Old 30th October 2016, 07:01 PM
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Hi vought yes went with erw 1" x 14guage in the end, have been in the unit all weekend making bones, only 3 left to do now, and if I have to make another after that it will be too soon !
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