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Old 02-20-2009, 11:13 AM   #74
abadsvt
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Re: Not so budget 3-link build

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Originally Posted by Twisted Minis View Post
I use .120 wall. It takes a lot of pressure to make it balloon. I've had this one up to 200 PSI and checked the frame with a caliper.

About moisture, I know that is is inevitable. Even with the best water traps, there will be moisture. So it is a concern, but I figure it isn't the most realistic one. I will probably die before it affects the frames structural integrity and causes a problem I would have to fix. That said, I am thankful to live in CA, and probably would not do this in a state that is known for rust issues. Such as the one the truck originally came from, as the original frame is pitted pretty badly.
Thanks for the insite! Wow 200psi and not even a little buldge! Thats great news. If you have any pics showing where you used the frame or cross braces as air tank I would love to see them. I am not going to do this for my current build but would like to keep that in mind for future builds. I am always doing my homework. Thanks again.

Josh
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