: Which would be stronger (Tie Rod)


Archie_G
07-30-2002, 01:35 PM
Which tie rod material would be stronger:
RE's solid CHROMOLY rod (I think its 1" rod)
or
1.5"ODx1"ID mechanical tubing

Thanks!

PIG
07-30-2002, 03:26 PM
Originally posted by Archie_G
Which tie rod material would be stronger:
RE's solid CHROMOLY rod (I think its 1" rod)
or
1.5"ODx1"ID mechanical tubing

Thanks!

Remeber that Cromo doesn't really mean shit unless it is heat treated. Also, do a search on solid vs HREW vs DOM. There is a bunch of good info. on here concerning this.

Charly
07-30-2002, 06:40 PM
If i were you I'd ask an engineer. :flipoff2: