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Old 07-28-2009, 04:18 PM   #12 (permalink)
bdkw1

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Default Re: Sheet metal formed trailing arms - WHAT THICKNESS

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Originally Posted by K-fab View Post
Boy tell me about it. I was just quoted $1,600 in materials for my trailing arms. .085 for the main structure and .125 for the two internal ribs that the shock will attach to. From what the water jet guy said, they don't make 4140 in sheet form (as in a gauge size) and they were going to have to start out with .250 plate and grind it down to thickness. WTF???

My local guy has all those thickness in stock. I can get them cut out and shipped to you for less than half that.

.250 plate ground down LOL, where did you find this guy? it's 4130 sheet.......
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