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Quik 99 · 03-21-2008, 11:12 PM

Where can I get steel in SD or La Mesa? Tube, Flat Stock, sheets of steel, when I lived in Escondido I would get it at Escondido metal company but don't want to drive all the way up there.

Any help?

Jeremy

Devil Dog · 03-21-2008, 11:35 PM

sorry.. my hook up is in Temecula.. even farther for ya..

shokid13 · 03-22-2008, 01:18 AM

What's the place in Temecula?

coreya701 · 03-22-2008, 01:40 AM

theres a few places. for strap, box, and plate i go to Otay metal recyclers in chula vista. for DOM i go to Tube Service Comp in El Cajon. those are pretty much the cheapest places ive found.

Corey

patman1 · 03-22-2008, 07:36 AM

ttt

Jeepman14wheel · 03-22-2008, 08:04 AM

There is a place on Convoy street between Balboa and Clearmont mesa called Idustrial Metal Supply (IMS). They have everything DOM, Chromoly, brass, Aluminum, etc...

Devil Dog · 03-22-2008, 08:18 AM

i hit up Rancho Metals... i can usually find what i need there.. in Temecula

mikegyver1 · 03-22-2008, 01:30 PM

Competitive Metals 135 Cypress Lane, El Cajon, CA. 92020 619-442-4167.
They are into the off road stuff and carry material that we want. Ask to see Gregs Rock racer. its one bad ass xj

justjeepsfab · 03-22-2008, 09:32 PM

California Metal Supply in El Cajon has the best prices I've found and they carry a lot of everything.. Esco metal is good for surplus steel and the prices are good if they have what your looking for...

Greg use to work over at California metals awhile back, didn't know he moved over there, hows the prices?? And I thought he built that thing to run fast in the desert???

mikegyver1 · 03-23-2008, 10:10 AM

Competitive Metals beats Calf. Metals prices. Haven't priced Toten Tube or Tube Service of E.C. in a few years.
I haven't been out with Greg and his xj (at least the body is xj) It looks fast sit in his shop.

Mark made it out for TDS with his daughter in his xj that he had just finish the night before the event. Good group over at Competitive Metals

mikegyver1 · 03-23-2008, 10:15 AM

Hey Jeremy, I just bought one of those pos tube bender at the swap meet this weekend if you want to come by and use it.

Quik 99 · 03-23-2008, 11:46 AM

Hey Mke,

What kind of tube bender did you buy? I was wanting to make a cooler rack/bike rack for my jeep. Thanks for the offer of letting me come and try it out.

Thanks guys I think I will be heading over to competitive metals this week and see what they have.

Try to post pics of it after I build it. I know its not a big project but I'll try to make it cool.

jeremy

mikegyver1 · 03-24-2008, 09:04 AM

Harbor Frieght, 12 ton bender. Just have to watch what your doing and pack sand in thin tubing before bending. Not the greatest bender but it works. Let me know if you want to use it.
Mike

JeepGal02 · 03-24-2008, 11:38 AM

Try CalMesa Steel (Also in Escondido). We used to use Rancho Metals, but they were much more expensive.

I think both will deliver with a good sized order.

Tam

Metal Twister · 03-24-2008, 07:02 PM

Save yourself alot of time and gas. Go see Greg and the boys at Competitive Metals on Cypress Ln. in El Cajon. Cool and easy phone number to remember (619)442-4130 They carry everything.

korda · 04-26-2008, 09:59 AM

Just went over to Competitive Metals. Nice place. I just needed a piece of tube and I was in and out in like 5 minutes.

BroadSword · 05-01-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by korda

Just went over to Competitive Metals. Nice place. I just needed a piece of tube and I was in and out in like 5 minutes.

X2, Just went by today to pick some 1/4" sheet steel for my skidplate. Good selection, service and they speak "offroadese".

RedBullJeep · 05-02-2008, 02:14 AM

The guys at Competitive are great...also I've very often found the best price by calling Danny from Tube Service who's also a wheeler and Pirate member. Tube Service does deliver depending on order size, but we've seen even a single stick arrive on our door on their big truck if they have a delivery nearby.

Both Competitive and Tube Service are in El Cajon.

In Kearny Mesa, Industrial metal Supply (IMS) is there but always seem a lil more $$$. They do have a wild selection of stuff, that's for sure.

03-21-2008, 11:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Quik 99 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 40436 Location: Denver Crawlardo Posts: 296	Steel in San diego Where can I get steel in SD or La Mesa? Tube, Flat Stock, sheets of steel, when I lived in Escondido I would get it at Escondido metal company but don't want to drive all the way up there. Any help? Jeremy __________________ 99 TJ that is a never ending project/ 91 XJ 3.5" RE 31's DD/ Camping Wheeling Rig 05 Duramax

03-21-2008, 11:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
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coreya701 Jackstand Jocky Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 101765 Location: Al Tagaddum, Iraq Posts: 96	theres a few places. for strap, box, and plate i go to Otay metal recyclers in chula vista. for DOM i go to Tube Service Comp in El Cajon. those are pretty much the cheapest places ive found. Corey __________________ 96 XJ- 4.0, ax15, np231, 79 hp60, 76 60hd, 39 TSL's (RIP) 91 YJ- gutted and sittin on the leafs 78 F-250- soon to be truggy with rocks XJ Build: http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=675045 Johnson Valley Rally #1345 Tellico Online Rally #218

03-22-2008, 08:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
Devil Dog GySgt - Retired Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11922 Location: Wildomar, CA Posts: 1,591	i hit up Rancho Metals... i can usually find what i need there.. in Temecula __________________ Front Toward Enemy 2009, 2011 & 2013 King of the Hammers BUCK Wild Racing Team 911 Degenerate Team 505 Team 488 O.G. "Wreckin' Crew"

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patman1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 52165 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 157	ttt

03-22-2008, 08:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jeepman14wheel US NAVY Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 46071 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,809	There is a place on Convoy street between Balboa and Clearmont mesa called Idustrial Metal Supply (IMS). They have everything DOM, Chromoly, brass, Aluminum, etc...

03-22-2008, 01:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
mikegyver1 Rock God Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 107241 Location: Ramona, CA Posts: 1,673	Competitive Metals in El Cajon Competitive Metals 135 Cypress Lane, El Cajon, CA. 92020 619-442-4167. They are into the off road stuff and carry material that we want. Ask to see Gregs Rock racer. its one bad ass xj

03-22-2008, 09:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
justjeepsfab Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Member # 78597 Posts: 3	California Metal Supply in El Cajon has the best prices I've found and they carry a lot of everything.. Esco metal is good for surplus steel and the prices are good if they have what your looking for... Greg use to work over at California metals awhile back, didn't know he moved over there, hows the prices?? And I thought he built that thing to run fast in the desert??? Last edited by justjeepsfab; 03-22-2008 at 09:33 PM.

03-23-2008, 10:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
mikegyver1 Rock God Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 107241 Location: Ramona, CA Posts: 1,673	Competitive Metals beats Calf. Metals prices. Haven't priced Toten Tube or Tube Service of E.C. in a few years. I haven't been out with Greg and his xj (at least the body is xj) It looks fast sit in his shop. Mark made it out for TDS with his daughter in his xj that he had just finish the night before the event. Good group over at Competitive Metals

03-23-2008, 10:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
mikegyver1 Rock God Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 107241 Location: Ramona, CA Posts: 1,673	Hey Jeremy, I just bought one of those pos tube bender at the swap meet this weekend if you want to come by and use it.

03-23-2008, 11:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
Quik 99 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 40436 Location: Denver Crawlardo Posts: 296	Hey Mke, What kind of tube bender did you buy? I was wanting to make a cooler rack/bike rack for my jeep. Thanks for the offer of letting me come and try it out. Thanks guys I think I will be heading over to competitive metals this week and see what they have. Try to post pics of it after I build it. I know its not a big project but I'll try to make it cool. jeremy __________________ 99 TJ that is a never ending project/ 91 XJ 3.5" RE 31's DD/ Camping Wheeling Rig 05 Duramax Last edited by Quik 99; 03-23-2008 at 11:47 AM.

03-24-2008, 09:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
mikegyver1 Rock God Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 107241 Location: Ramona, CA Posts: 1,673	Harbor Frieght, 12 ton bender. Just have to watch what your doing and pack sand in thin tubing before bending. Not the greatest bender but it works. Let me know if you want to use it. Mike

03-24-2008, 11:38 AM	#14 (permalink)
JeepGal02 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Member # 110499 Posts: 33	Try CalMesa Steel (Also in Escondido). We used to use Rancho Metals, but they were much more expensive. I think both will deliver with a good sized order. Tam Last edited by JeepGal02; 03-24-2008 at 11:39 AM.

03-24-2008, 07:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
Metal Twister Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 69534 Location: Spring Valley Ca. Posts: 54	Save yourself alot of time and gas. Go see Greg and the boys at Competitive Metals on Cypress Ln. in El Cajon. Cool and easy phone number to remember (619)442-4130 They carry everything. __________________ Bengelsoff-road.com SoCalRodandMuscle.com

04-26-2008, 09:59 AM	#16 (permalink)
korda Granite Guru Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14794 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 528	Just went over to Competitive Metals. Nice place. I just needed a piece of tube and I was in and out in like 5 minutes. __________________ Josh

05-02-2008, 02:14 AM	#18 (permalink)
RedBullJeep Pirate is KING! Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12217 Location: San Diego Area Posts: 13,528	The guys at Competitive are great...also I've very often found the best price by calling Danny from Tube Service who's also a wheeler and Pirate member. Tube Service does deliver depending on order size, but we've seen even a single stick arrive on our door on their big truck if they have a delivery nearby. Both Competitive and Tube Service are in El Cajon. In Kearny Mesa, Industrial metal Supply (IMS) is there but always seem a lil more $$$. They do have a wild selection of stuff, that's for sure. __________________ . Dustin Webster Red Bull RockCrawling Team RockHer 1 - SOLD STILL FOR SALE - Toter and trailer, RockHer 2, and KOH TJ. Click for details

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