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kyle · 11-03-2006, 04:59 PM

Is there a tubing thickness requirement for the cage in the 1450 class?

I have a ranger that I was thinking of running down the road.

BHTool · 11-03-2006, 05:09 PM

not like score
the truck i navigate in is mostly built out of 1.5" .120 mild steel
from experiance i would recomend not using anything less than American made 1.75" .120 DOM on a new construction race truck.
mild steel will fatigue after a few races and crack/shear tubes

skullver · 11-03-2006, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle

Is there a tubing thickness requirement for the cage in the 1450 class?

I have a ranger that I was thinking of running down the road.

pretty sure SCORE is weight dependent, from 3000-4500 lbs(not positive) must be at least 1.75"x.120" DOM or 1.5"x.120" Chromo.

65Chevy4x4 · 11-03-2006, 05:57 PM

depending on what kind of vehicle I'd use 1 3/4in .120 wall DOm or the main structure and 1.5x.120 wall for the supports. if it's a fullsize I'd go 2"x.120 wall and 1.75 for supports. All depends on what your building, but 1.75 would be the min I'd use if I were build a race truck. play trucks 1.5in is fine for mini's

kyle · 11-03-2006, 06:11 PM

Thanks for the info guys.

It's a 99 ranger with an '04 5.3.

65Chevy4x4 · 11-03-2006, 06:57 PM

looks good, what are you doing for suspension. Hopefully not keeping the 5.5kit if your planning on racing. Looks to be a good start tho.

TotalImmortal · 11-03-2006, 07:35 PM

just remember to get the 1450 rule book....

hahaha

GoodTimes · 11-03-2006, 07:50 PM

That's good stuff!

diefree · 11-03-2006, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle

Thanks for the info guys.

It's a 99 ranger with an '04 5.3.

Nice!!!!!!

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11-03-2006, 05:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
BHTool Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 43413 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 31	not like score the truck i navigate in is mostly built out of 1.5" .120 mild steel from experiance i would recomend not using anything less than American made 1.75" .120 DOM on a new construction race truck. mild steel will fatigue after a few races and crack/shear tubes

11-03-2006, 05:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
65Chevy4x4 Rock God Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37016 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 2,139	depending on what kind of vehicle I'd use 1 3/4in .120 wall DOm or the main structure and 1.5x.120 wall for the supports. if it's a fullsize I'd go 2"x.120 wall and 1.75 for supports. All depends on what your building, but 1.75 would be the min I'd use if I were build a race truck. play trucks 1.5in is fine for mini's

11-03-2006, 06:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
kyle Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1044 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 988	Thanks for the info guys. It's a 99 ranger with an '04 5.3.

11-03-2006, 06:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
65Chevy4x4 Rock God Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37016 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 2,139	looks good, what are you doing for suspension. Hopefully not keeping the 5.5kit if your planning on racing. Looks to be a good start tho.