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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: zigzagzj on August 25, 2016, 07:54:08 PM

Title: DOM, ERW where's cheapest?
Post by: zigzagzj on August 25, 2016, 07:54:08 PM

Just wondering where everyone goes to buy tube in calgary?
Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: DOM, ERW where's cheapest?
Post by: raf2379 on August 26, 2016, 06:00:02 AM

Clay at EMF Rod ends or Team Tube. for rectangular tube I buy from reliable tube. ERW is roughly $1.50/ft cheaper, but DOM has more yield strength. I personally would use ERW for things such as fenders, tire carriers, non structural stuff if you want to save a bit $$ and DOM for links, Cages, structural stuff. But the best stuff for Cages is R-8 Docol when it comes to safety in racing applications. I'm picking up 100ft of ERW and 96ft of DOM when im home Sept 8th.