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Hi.  Yes, the tube would be plenty strong enough.  Though you make a good point.  You wouldn't want to gouge or dent the tube.  Especially if made from chromoly is actually quite thin.   Maybe it would be a good idea to incorporate some kind of "lift point".  As in a plate or pin welded on for the jack to interface with.  I'm always open to suggestions.  Thank you for your interest.

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On 8/18/2024 at 9:15 AM, GTRbillet said:

All TIG welded and powder coated in house.  Available in 1 5/8" x .120 wall DOM or 1 5/8" by .083 wall Chromoly.

I hope this is your personal design and you have no affiliation with NDD motorsports. Actually, I don't care if you are affiliated if you can actually deliver. 

NDD Fiasco

That said I love the design! I also agree with a jack point. 1/4 - 3/8 plate, 4x4" or so under both ends would be ideal. 

 

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Thank you for the input.  No, I have no affiliation with NDD and this IS my own design.  I've been doing this (machining/fabricating) full time for 22 years now.  You think a plate under each "end"?  You could actually quite readily jack on the "ends" of the center tube now.  I thought maybe we were talking about a center jack point?  Either way I can do whatever you want if you happen to order one.  I have everything here in house including the powder coating.  Located in Southern New Hampshire.  I can put this on my website.  I didn't want to violate any forum rules by saying the name of the business etc. 

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That really looks great! I see what you mean from the bottom. You could definitely jack from the ends of the bent tubular portion. I do currently jack up the front all at once using the middle of that crossmember. Even with your design, I bet a piece of 2x4 under the center would distribute weight enough. I am what seems like forever away from a rack swap on either of my projects, but I will definitely keep this post saved! 

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Yea.  Long story, took him to court and the day before the court date I received a subframe.

Didn't have a change to install yet, but I hope it fits and it has no provisions for a steering rack like it was supposed to.

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19 hours ago, tux said:

Yea.  Long story, took him to court and the day before the court date I received a subframe.

Didn't have a change to install yet, but I hope it fits and it has no provisions for a steering rack like it was supposed to.

Happy to help with rack mounts if needed.

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