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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s

I don't think.... I know.... Lol jk
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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I was thinking 16 gauge sides and expanded metal bottom.
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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naw we know the truth. lol its cool... dick...
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
I was thinking 16 gauge sides and expanded metal bottom.
Depends on how you gusset it, 16 ga sides will fold in if something hits it ie highlift, Sparta tire, tree branch
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Customizer1000

Depends on how you gusset it, 16 ga sides will fold in if something hits it ie highlift, Sparta tire, tree branch
Well how much you think a full length 1/8" would weigh
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
I was thinking 16 gauge sides and expanded metal bottom.
i think that might be fine. but it'll kind of be like a unibody. it'll flex. lol
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234

Well how much you think a full length 1/8" would weigh
How deep?
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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6 or 8 inches
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Customizer1000
How deep?
Originally Posted by ccooper1234
6 or 8 inches
:worm:
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

:worm:
Is missing his hubby allen
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
6 or 8 inches
Personally I wouldn't do it solid, cut holes and dimple them, cuts down on weight and increases strength
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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It would have to be a half rack cause the plasma table is only 48" x 48"
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Customizer1000
Personally I wouldn't do it solid, cut holes and dimple them, cuts down on weight and increases strength
Dimple Die FTW! i didn't even think of that. good job
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
It would have to be a half rack cause the plasma table is only 48" x 48"
weld the two halves together..
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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Mounted my highlift to my front bumper and added a front recovery point. After this last time getting stuck I realized I need better recovery points and a winch. And the 100' of chain I got the other day.
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