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Oct 12, 2013 | 10:43 PM

#36031

salad

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

Quote:

Originally Posted by zombiehunter2013

I am designing one that will support weight I have 1 inch round bamboo and when cut to 50 inch pieces 1 Inch thick I think it will hold more weight. Im also going to seal it so It is completly water proof.

It's still bamboo. It will flex when loaded, which will break most water sealing compounds applied. And it will kinda look ridiculous

Oct 12, 2013 | 10:49 PM

#36032

hick92

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Quote:

Originally Posted by salad

It's still bamboo. It will flex when loaded, which will break most water sealing compounds applied. And it will kinda look ridiculous

Well it wouldn't break that flex seal

Oct 12, 2013 | 10:53 PM

#36033

94XjSport94

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From: Carrollton, GA

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output

Why is this even an idea? Are you Asian? Let's throw out the plausibility that it "would work", a bamboo anything will look unlimited rickety.

Oct 12, 2013 | 10:54 PM

#36034

chuck1225

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From: North West Ohio

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 liter in-line six

Quote:

Originally Posted by hick92

Well it wouldn't break that flex seal

Maybe.. My personal experience with "as seen on tv" products is that they ain't all they're cracked up to be. Except that Orgreenic frying pan. That thing works GOOD. (I actually got two). But anyway.. Even if it does work, that flex-seal stuff is EXPENSIVE. O.o

Oct 12, 2013 | 10:59 PM

#36035

hick92

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chuck1225

Yeah but I heard them pans are junk

Oct 12, 2013 | 11:01 PM

#36036

94XjSport94

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From: Carrollton, GA

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output

Oh. My. God. FFS.

No, they are literally that incredible.

Back on topic.

Oct 12, 2013 | 11:14 PM

#36037

bulrid8

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From: Ware Shoals, SC

Year: 1993

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

You would have to use 2" bamboo or bigger to stop the flex with weight. It is a great building material and will last a long time, but has to be made with bigger pieces to support weight.

I think it will still look tacky though!

Oct 12, 2013 | 11:32 PM

#36038

bheath

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From: JOCO

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0 Inline 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salvagebaltss

I am doing both sides. The Jeep has been lifted on the same lift for over 6 years, and 85k miles. I think they did there job lol.

Cool deal. As far as i know, mine have survived 60,000 miles with me and who knows before that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuck1225

You can get the same **** as flex seal from auto parts stores. Its called rubberized undercoating. Same ****, different label. Still not cheap but cheaper.

Oct 12, 2013 | 11:43 PM

#36039

Trxgedy

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Everyones hating on your bamboo idea... I say if you can get It to work, and you want to do it then go for it. Its your rig. Lol

Oct 12, 2013 | 11:46 PM

#36040

salad

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trxgedy

Everyones hating on your bamboo idea... I say if you can get It to work, and you want to do it then go for it. Its your rig. Lol

Well the dude asked...

Last edited by salad; Oct 12, 2013 at 11:52 PM.

Oct 13, 2013 | 01:09 AM

#36041

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

It isn't the most practical material by any means, but I'd actually love to see the result. It's different.

Oct 13, 2013 | 07:40 AM

#36042

Lowrange2

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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"

Year: 1993

Engine: 4.0

Bamboo roll cage? Yes, please!

Oct 13, 2013 | 07:43 AM

#36043

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowrange2

Bamboo roll cage? Yes, please!

A Big Bambu roll cage and roof rack. Makes camping more fun and enables you to carry more munchies!!

Oct 13, 2013 | 07:44 AM

#36044

Lowrange2

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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"

Year: 1993

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiser54

A Big Bambu roll cage and roof rack. Makes camping more fun and enables you to carry more munchies!!

I don't always eat my roll cage but when I do... I share with a Panda.

Oct 13, 2013 | 07:47 AM

#36045

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowrange2

I don't always eat my roll cage... but when I do...

Light it!! Don't you remember Cheech and Chong's Big Bambu album?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cheech-Chong-LP-Big-Bambu-w-Rolling-Paper-Original-1972-VG-VG-/230961732426?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item35c6645b4a