EO's 321 Buggy and ERW Tubing

1TONTJ · Nov 3, 2009

OK, I'm not trying to start another DOM vs ERW debate...........so calm down!

I'm about to order some more tube to rebuild my cage, and I really don't want to pay DOM prices. Yes, I'm a cheap bastard, and yeah I know never to skimp on safety, blah blah blah.........

I just noticed that Essentially Offroad builds his 321 Chassis' out of 1-3/4" x .120 ERW. So, if it's good enough for those wild ass buggies with big tires and motors, it should be good enough for me..........right?

Suggestions?

Beyer · Nov 3, 2009

Buy just enough DOM to do your A and B pillars (and roof) and rock out the ERW on the rest of it. :dunno:

redneckengineered · Nov 3, 2009

If it's going to hit rock or ground at any point in a rollover or whatever get DOM. Trust me. Otherwise, use HREW on the rest it's plenty. You'll thank yourself when your chassis lasts longer and looks good longer. I've been quite surprised in the past at how easily I've bent HREW vs DOM on my buggy.

1TONTJ · Nov 3, 2009

Beyer said:
Buy just enough DOM to do your A and B pillars (and roof) and rock out the ERW on the rest of it.

Yeah, that's probably what I'll do.........or hell.........I might buy enough to build a complete buggy and say the hell with my full body Jeep.

Beyer......that buggy in your avatar looks pretty bad ass. Pics / specs?

Beyer · Nov 3, 2009

1TONTJ said:
Yeah, that's probably what I'll do.........or hell.........I might buy enough to build a complete buggy and say the hell with my full body Jeep.

Beyer......that buggy in your avatar looks pretty bad ass. Pics / specs?

The chassis is For sale. :popcorn: