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[willo]

does anyone know where I can get hold of some 2" diameter solid 7075 aluminium round bar from?

[Panic mechanic!]

most metal stockholders will carry it but I would give a local one a ring and they will tell you the best place.

[isle of man]

eBay

[dieselj20]

This is who i use http://www.clickmetal.co.uk/Angle-Types/Round-Bars/Aluminium-Round-Bar/p-16-12-21/?gclid=CPfFkNey5KgCFVJX4QodIhwDCg

[Nosebolt]

what you trying to make? and how much you need? can get 6 meter lengths but also have access to some off cuts that I can get for scrap value

[willo]

The yanks say its good for long arms, and proven strength as long as its 7075

[willo]

what you trying to make? and how much you need? can get 6 meter lengths but also have access to some off cuts that I can get for scrap value

of 7075?

[willo]

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[isle of man]

I had aluminum long arms on the buggy - they bent so took them off!!!

[willo]

I had aluminum long arms on the buggy - they bent so took them off!!!

interesting, those yanks do big f off rocks and swear by the aluminium, I wasn't too sure and asked, I can't see that our offroading is tougher than theirs, but if you bent yours then there's not much point, I don't do failure very well. and if its £45 a foot then, ahem, steel it is

[Dave69]

definately bling value, those will oxidise when exposed to uk road grime. guarantee those rose joints will sieze into the long arms.

Looks 10/10

practicality for actual use 4/10

if they were that good clayton would be selling them as they arn't steel is the best option.

get std long arms and send then to an anodising firm for hard coating at least then they could be colour matched to the jeep

[willo]

definately bling value, those will oxidise when exposed to uk road grime. guarantee those rose joints will sieze into the long arms.

Looks 10/10

practicality for actual use 4/10

if they were that good clayton would be selling them as they arn't steel is the best option.

get std long arms and send then to an anodising firm for hard coating at least then they could be colour matched to the jeep

those are pics of Axel, from Belgium's 2012 KOH buggy

I don't do bling, much more in favour of stuff that works

[Dutch]

Plenty off ali in the yard. Cut offs, scrap bin etc....

Shall I still have a look if you can have for the postage.

How long do you need ?

[willo]

Plenty off ali in the yard. Cut offs, scrap bin etc....

Shall I still have a look if you can have for the postage.

How long do you need ?

oooh, I'm in need of some 6 mm chequer plate to make my roof, IIRC, about 2m x 1m. its cheaper if I sort a courier

but let me consult my Blue book, it may only need to be 4 mm or less