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Size of front axle beam
« on: February 17, 2016, 08:14:20 am »
What size beam front axle does most people normally use I have a piece of 2x2 x1/4 inch tubing
 Is that too too heavy overkill. What is normally used that I see. Thanks
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Re: Size of front axle beam
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2016, 09:56:05 am »
1-2" . 1/8th -3/16 thick.
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Re: Size of front axle beam
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2016, 12:05:32 pm »
I figured the 2x2 by quarter was overkill and heavy
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Re: Size of front axle beam
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2016, 12:26:35 pm »
Quote from: dmswinney28 on February 17, 2016, 12:05:32 pm
I figured the 2x2 by quarter was overkill and heavy

Sure is
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Re: Size of front axle beam
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2016, 01:44:59 pm »
Overkill yes but it sure is NOT going to hurt anything to use it.  If I were you I would use it.  Crazycraftsman told you correctly as far as what others are running but No sense in going out and spending MORE MONEY to buy something just to have what everyone else is has.  Of course they will be others that will immediately say "you are adding unnecessary weight" these are also the same guys that weight close to 300lbs, they must not be real concerned about carrying a few extra pounds or they could lose more themselves before they start trimming it off their mowers.  2x2x1/4 weight in at 5.41 lb per liner foot and 2x1x1/8 is 2.25.   If you use a 24" piece you are only talking 5 pounds +/-. 

Anyway, what I am saying is use what you have.  That is what this sport WAS supposed to be not trying to be like everyone else.  You will be spending enough money as it is no sense in spending more when you have a piece of tube that will work.
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Re: Size of front axle beam
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2016, 02:33:41 pm »
Well now that escalated quickly.  Doubting any 300lb guys are wanting to save weight by using too light of materials in the front axle, generally speaking of course..... now helium filled tires, that's another story!
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Re: Size of front axle beam
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2016, 03:05:53 pm »
Quote from: stvn_VA on February 17, 2016, 01:44:59 pm
Overkill yes but it sure is NOT going to hurt anything to use it.  If I were you I would use it.  Crazycraftsman told you correctly as far as what others are running but No sense in going out and spending MORE MONEY to buy something just to have what everyone else is has.  Of course they will be others that will immediately say "you are adding unnecessary weight" these are also the same guys that weight close to 300lbs, they must not be real concerned about carrying a few extra pounds or they could lose more themselves before they start trimming it off their mowers.  2x2x1/4 weight in at 5.41 lb per liner foot and 2x1x1/8 is 2.25.   If you use a 24" piece you are only talking 5 pounds +/-.  

Anyway, what I am saying is use what you have.  That is what this sport WAS supposed to be not trying to be like everyone else.  You will be spending enough money as it is no sense in spending more when you have a piece of tube that will work.
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Re: Size of front axle beam
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2016, 09:11:04 pm »
I bet if I tried, I could bend it.
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Re: Size of front axle beam
« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2016, 07:50:17 am »
I WOULD TAKE THAT BET! I HAVE CONFIDENCE IN YOU ED!
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