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Posted by 99Red250 (Member # 1923) on :
 
It it leagl to have a cage made from 6061 T-6 Auminum.
I was just thinking it would save weight and look sic.
 

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Posted by cobraman1994 (Member # 467) on :
 
wouldnt aluminum bend easily? kinda defeats the purpose if it does
 

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Posted by Milesblown03 (Member # 27) on :
 
i think youre required to have a steel cage... i dont think id want to be under an alum cage in a rollover anyway
 

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Posted by John91coupe (Member # 18) on :
 
It must be either mild steel or chrome moly.
 

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Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on :
 
why not just get those "monkey barz" or whatever type show cage? or a show cage from autozone or something? I'm not trying to flame just saying if you want a show-bar setup, get one!
(I've seen spray painted PVC tubing that looked pretty darn authentic)
 

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Posted by 99Red250 (Member # 1923) on :
 
I was just asking because of the weight also, I was not refering to conduit aluminum that is commonly used for appearence items. The 6061 T-6 I've always have had to retempered it after it was welded.
But it was really just curious it kinda sounded like a fun challenge.
 

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