rx7500hpt2 Posted October 4, 2006 Author Report Posted October 4, 2006 Bender is a JD2 model 3. Its all 1in tube. Quote
racer Posted October 9, 2006 Report Posted October 9, 2006 Bender is a JD2 model 3. Its all 1in tube. thats funny i was about to ask the same question. my buddy is leaving for iraq and im borrowing his pro tools. so 1 inch tube huh? if i go through with this ill have to buy a 1in die, but thats no big deal. did you go straight to 4130 or did you make one out of 10 series first? seems like making one to use with cheaper material first to test for bugs would be smart, but you didnt seem to have any problems. Quote
rx7500hpt2 Posted October 9, 2006 Author Report Posted October 9, 2006 I used 1x.065 4130. I had to use some .083 mild steel for two bends, couldn't get a 90 degree bend without a bad kink with the chromoly. The kinking problem is my die I think, I made it myself. I'm thinking I didn't cut the radius deep enough. With the right die and alittle bit of heat there should be no problems. Quote
racer Posted October 9, 2006 Report Posted October 9, 2006 I used 1x.065 4130. I had to use some .083 mild steel for two bends, couldn't get a 90 degree bend without a bad kink with the chromoly. The kinking problem is my die I think, I made it myself. I'm thinking I didn't cut the radius deep enough. With the right die and alittle bit of heat there should be no problems. wait how did you make your own die? and I just got clearance to use our schools machine shop, so custom parts, here i come. Quote
rx7500hpt2 Posted October 10, 2006 Author Report Posted October 10, 2006 (edited) I made it out of a 6x1.5 round peice of aluminum on a lathe. Drilled the holes with a mill. Made another peice which was welded on. I'll post a pic when I get a chance. The hardest part was making the lathe tool to cut the radius. In the end you'll wish you had just spent the $150 for the JD2 die. Thats were I make all my stuff, at the local community college. Edited October 10, 2006 by rx7500hpt2 Quote
rx7500hpt2 Posted October 15, 2006 Author Report Posted October 15, 2006 I'm legal now. Brought to CHP, they put a VIN on the frame. Went back to the DMV finished the paperwork got a GREEN sticker. Will get a Title in the mail. Total cost $29. Quote
ClimbAnyHill Posted October 15, 2006 Report Posted October 15, 2006 Woe! That's pretty cool. Can we see more picture of your finished fabrication? Thanks. Quote
rx7500hpt2 Posted December 21, 2006 Author Report Posted December 21, 2006 I handles real good as compared to my old 87 shee. TCS rebuilt the rear shock, it was a little stiff when I put it back on. I just softened the compression and upped the rebound alittle and it seems pretty nice now. Cant wait to get it to the dunes. Quote
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