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W_A_Watson_II · 10-13-2008, 06:17 PM

OK guys, I'm considering picking up a tube Bender and extend a "cage" in front of my 2" x 4" x 1/4" Bar on the M37.

Still not sure where I'd run it in the corners where the dash and doors meat, or where to terminate it at the floor with out killing room, access or functionality, but ones life is worth a little discomfort.

I've not (yet) been in a compromising situation, but know how easy it is to get into one., and after the great fun on the "easy" trails at Flatnasty, and may hill side 3-point turns to make it around the Jeep corners, I'm thinking I should do something.

No, I'm NOT prepping to follow Roger, but once I get the lockers and a lower 1st gear, I'd like to try something a little more challenging.

So, what do you guys recommend for a Bender and a Notcher?

Thanks,
Will

steetyj · 10-14-2008, 02:15 PM

Either a pro tools 105HD or a JD2 model 3. I plan on buying one of the two this winter and doing my own electric hydraulic conversion. Ive already collected most of the parts for the conversion. there are a few good thread on here from which i found great ideas.

Big91RustyBucket · 10-14-2008, 02:19 PM

I have a PT 105 . Nice bender

Stephenw · 10-14-2008, 03:36 PM

Good thing you didn't try a search. This topic has never been discussed here before.

fabcam · 10-14-2008, 04:43 PM

Here is one that is just coming to market. There are 2 different models. One handles dies from PRO-TOOLS and one for JD2

Comes with hydraulics and will bend 90+ degrees per stroke.

Here is a link:
http://www.probender.com/Pro3bender.htm

and a pic:

brewchief · 10-14-2008, 05:35 PM

Is there an advantage to having the bender bend in the vertical plane vs. in the horizontal plane? I've seen benders designed both ways, is one better in a smaller shop?

Brewchief

tunaboat · 12-07-2008, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brewchief

Is there an advantage to having the bender bend in the vertical plane vs. in the horizontal plane? I've seen benders designed both ways, is one better in a smaller shop?

Brewchief

Id like to know the answer to that myself.

Murfman1967 · 12-07-2008, 01:21 PM

personally I like the vertical, as it is uber easy to check your bend with a digital angle finder, set it on the end of the tube before the point of bend, zero it off, and bend until you hit the angle you need, back off the die and check spring back, no need for protractors or framing squares etc.. I also seem to have more room available in the vertical plane in my shop with 11' ceilings, I can swing ~7 1/2 feet up without hitting the ceiling, usually I dont have a clear 7 feet of floor space and had to move things around with my horizontal one.

10-13-2008, 06:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
W_A_Watson_II Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Member # 108302 Location: Central IL Posts: 281	Tube Bender Recommendation/Suggestions OK guys, I'm considering picking up a tube Bender and extend a "cage" in front of my 2" x 4" x 1/4" Bar on the M37. Still not sure where I'd run it in the corners where the dash and doors meat, or where to terminate it at the floor with out killing room, access or functionality, but ones life is worth a little discomfort. I've not (yet) been in a compromising situation, but know how easy it is to get into one., and after the great fun on the "easy" trails at Flatnasty, and may hill side 3-point turns to make it around the Jeep corners, I'm thinking I should do something. No, I'm NOT prepping to follow Roger, but once I get the lockers and a lower 1st gear, I'd like to try something a little more challenging. So, what do you guys recommend for a Bender and a Notcher? Thanks, Will __________________ powerwagon.wawii.com - 1946 & 1949 Dodge Power Wagon, 1953 Dodge M37 & W500 Dodge Power Wagon

10-14-2008, 04:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
fabcam Rock God Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19763 Location: MN Posts: 1,546	Here is one that is just coming to market. There are 2 different models. One handles dies from PRO-TOOLS and one for JD2 Comes with hydraulics and will bend 90+ degrees per stroke. Here is a link: http://www.probender.com/Pro3bender.htm and a pic: __________________ The site for the fabricator: www.offroadfabnet.com Bend-Tech PRO is now available!!! Design full tube chassis in less than a couple of hours with the PRO We are the developers of the Bend-Tech products. 651-257-8715 for sales and support www.bend-tech.com 10,000+ now using Bend-Tech

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10-14-2008, 02:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
steetyj Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 87453 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 51	Either a pro tools 105HD or a JD2 model 3. I plan on buying one of the two this winter and doing my own electric hydraulic conversion. Ive already collected most of the parts for the conversion. there are a few good thread on here from which i found great ideas.

10-14-2008, 03:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Stephenw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14086 Location: Utah Posts: 263	Good thing you didn't try a search. This topic has never been discussed here before.

10-14-2008, 05:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
brewchief Rock God Join Date: Apr 2006 Member # 71185 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,569	Is there an advantage to having the bender bend in the vertical plane vs. in the horizontal plane? I've seen benders designed both ways, is one better in a smaller shop? Brewchief

12-07-2008, 01:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Murfman1967 Rock God Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17605 Posts: 1,234	personally I like the vertical, as it is uber easy to check your bend with a digital angle finder, set it on the end of the tube before the point of bend, zero it off, and bend until you hit the angle you need, back off the die and check spring back, no need for protractors or framing squares etc.. I also seem to have more room available in the vertical plane in my shop with 11' ceilings, I can swing ~7 1/2 feet up without hitting the ceiling, usually I dont have a clear 7 feet of floor space and had to move things around with my horizontal one.