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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by hudfabxj

Thanks Guy!

Thanks Amigo!

Thanks! I'm using 1 3/4'' 11 guage HREW (pretty much .120 wall) Before the debate on tubing starts, I have built a few cages out of HREW and they have survived roll after roll. Its all about how you design the cage.

Thanks man!

Someday, I hope to become big enough to have employees! The shop is a little unorganized right now. We just moved in on Jan 1st, so we still have some things to get in order. You can see one of the lifts laying on the floor in one or two of the pics....Getting installed tomorrow!!
Man that would be awesome. If you ever do bring in employees, I would be interested in like a summer job.
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 05:38 PM
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Did you build something, I didn't notice I was looking at the cool dog (great looking job).
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 10:39 PM
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Awesome! Subscribed!
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 10:43 PM
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I have one question is that your garage??
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 10:46 PM
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Nevermind I read like two posts after that. And it's not. But that Exo looks like it's gonna be pretty stout keep it up!
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 06:54 AM
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Technically, its my garage.

I am the owner of Hudafab. We specialize in fabrication, lifts, maint, and pretty much anything XJ related!

My home garage can only fit two cars....I can fit 6 in this one!
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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I like the start to the exo.
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by hudfabxj
Technically, its my garage.

I am the owner of Hudafab. We specialize in fabrication, lifts, maint, and pretty much anything XJ related!

My home garage can only fit two cars....I can fit 6 in this one!
Well that's one bad*** shop!
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 11:26 AM
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Well that's one bad*** shop!
Thanks! I work my butt off to have it!
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by hudfabxj

Thanks! I'm using 1 3/4'' 11 guage HREW (pretty much .120 wall) Before the debate on tubing starts, I have built a few cages out of HREW and they have survived roll after roll. Its all about how you design the cage.
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I have been researching cages for a few months, mostly because I wanna do it right, partially because I'm too poor to shell out the cash for the bender at the moment. But I have discussed that with you already. Anyway, from all the info I found, unless your going to be building an entire buggy, HREW is more than enough.
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by hudfabxj

Thanks! I work my butt off to have it!
What kind of tools are u using for that cage and what welding process?
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by FISHIES848
What kind of tools are u using for that cage and what welding process?
Too many tools to list. Its all mig welded.
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 01:14 PM
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Ok cool. What is used to notch that tube, like a big hole saw?
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 02:46 PM
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nice work! the paint looks pretty good too. ill keep an eye out on the rest of the build
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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just bought pipe bender and welder/tubing notcher. im about to attempt my first exo on my first xj. trying to build it as cheap as possible to **** off all my tj wheeling buddies. i have 25% cash invested in my xj compared to what they paid originally for their STOCK rigs. we have all had them for awhile and we all have lifts/tires but nothing too serious. but my xj will run circles around them with a rough country 4.5 and 33 12.50 15 bfg mud terrain ta's.i love my jeep!
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