building jeep frame

mark · 2010-02-28T14:52:53+00:00

My original jeep CJ-7 frame has rusted out and I was thinking ofbuilding a new one from aluminum. Would 2 X 4 X 1/4 wall (if that iseven available) box tubing have the equivalent strength of the stock1/8" wall steel frame? I would like aluminum because it will lastforever, no need of any paints etc..., very easy to work with andcheaper than building a steel one and having it galvanized. My secondchoice would be stainless 1/8" box tubing.

Feb 28, 2010 41 Replies

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RAMÂ³ 16 years ago

mark wrote in news:759f5911-9b32-480f-aedf- snipped-for-privacy@f8g2000yqn.googlegroups.com:

If you only want to use this thing on flat roads then torsional flexing won't be an issue for you.

If, however, you (or your offspring) elect to take this thing off-road then it'll be a BIG issue.

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John D. 16 years ago

A non-rusting jeep at:

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I've seen these things up close and they are as pretty as the picture.

John D. (johnbslocombatgmaildotcom)

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