What kind of tubing do you use for a roll cage?

What kind of tubing do you use for a roll cage?

Roll cages are made with either 1.50″ x . 120″ or 1.75″ x . 120″ DOM tubing (depending on the weight of the car).

How much tubing is needed for a roll cage?

How much tubing do you need for a roll cage? The length of tubing for a roll cage depends on its design. For a basic 4×4 roll cage, it is recommended to have 4-6 tubes of 20 feet each. Remember that some material is always wasted in the building process, so it is good to have one spare tube.

Can you use square tubing for roll cage?

If you look at any motorsports regulations where cages are required, square tubing is a no-no.

How thick is tubing for a roll cage?

The roll cage must be constructed of magnetic steel tubing that is a minimum of 1 ½” in diameter, with a minimum tubing thickness of . 095 (wall thickness).

What metal is used for roll cages?

There are two grades of steel that are accepted by the authorities as ‘roll cage standard’ materials. These are CDS or Cold Drawn Steel and T45. Which type of material you choose depends on several options. The first is strength, the second is weight, and the third is cost or budget.

Can you build your own roll cage?

Building your own roll cage makes for an excellent project, but if you are not confident that your welds will be of a high enough quality then you should leave it to a professional. As we’ve mentioned before, the primary purpose of a roll cage is safety, and bad welds do not make for safe cages.

What tools do I need to build a roll cage?

What tools do I need to Fabricate a Roll Cage? You could build a roll cage with just a mig welder, tubing bender, and an angle grinder, but the results may not be the best. For the process to go smoothly though, we recommend a metal chop saw, tubing notcher, angle finder, and a magnetic angle gauge.

What is DOM steel tubing?

Drawn Over Mandrel (DOM) Round Mechanical Tubing is a cold drawn 1020/1026 electric resistance welded tube with all the flash removed prior to cold drawing. In comparison to other tubing, DOM round steel tubing is produced to more exact OD and ID tolerances, and has the highest weld strength possible.

Where can I buy off-road roll cage parts?

Whether you are looking for billet aluminum steering stabilizer brackets, D-ring mounts, tire mount plates, or tire carrier spindles, TMR Customs has it in stock. And we don’t just offer any parts—we only offer the most versatile selection of top-shelf off-road roll cage parts.

What accessories are available for the roll bar & roll cage?

Roll Bar & Roll Cage Accessories: · Swing Out Side Bar Kits · Window Nets and Window Net Release Kits · Switch Mounts · Helmet Hooks · Steering Wheel Hooks · Camera Mounts · Carbon Fiber Tubing Protectors · Replacement Pieces. Please call our sales and/or tech team with questions.

What parts do I need to build a custom roll cage?

Billet steel and aluminum tube caps are perfect for finishing off your custom tube chassis or bumper build and don’t overlook our body panel washers and a large selection of trick tabs. G ussets and spring-loaded pull pins are also useful for custom roll cage builds.

Why choose TMR customs for off-road roll cage parts?

And we don’t just offer any parts—we only offer the most versatile selection of top-shelf off-road roll cage parts. TMR Customs offers a diverse selection of roll cage and chassis fabricator parts ideal to bolster and amplify the protection of your vehicle. If you’ve invested in the necessary tools to install your parts, good for you!