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8.25 axle truss?

Old Mar 10, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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Does anyone know if anyone makes a truss for the 8.25?
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 06:47 PM
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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Don't forget that other one. Miller makes it and Lincoln, hobart. I would stay away from clark. But they pay for themselves.
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by brutalxj
Don't forget that other one. Miller makes it and Lincoln, hobart. I would stay away from clark. But they pay for themselves.
Miller does all kinds of good stuff. trusses, sliders, lockers, bumpers,roof racks. gotta love Miller.
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by brutalxj
Don't forget that other one. Miller makes it and Lincoln, hobart. I would stay away from clark. But they pay for themselves.
The real question is will the OP get it before or after the google search.
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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I have a welder here at home. What would be the best size metal to make it out of? Any pics of a homebrew one?
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 05:52 AM
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I would use 1/4 stand it on end. Then put gussets every 6 inches or so. On frunt and back sides going 1/2 way down the tube. Should be all you need and cost ten bucks!
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 05:57 AM
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Haven't dune it yet going full with soon but will truss the old d 30 and sell it some day. Lol
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by saleen9973
I have a welder here at home. What would be the best size metal to make it out of? Any pics of a homebrew one?
I had been thinking the same thing, but to do it on my D35, while I save for a bigger one
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