What is the material in the frame rails called? I wanted to see if I could by 8 foot lengths and make my own for several different bars. Figured it would be cheaper than buying precut, Joe.
Granberg question?
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I haven't found anything that matches up to what they have exactly right. You can make rails from 8020 aluminum but it's heavier. I opted to buy a 56" mill since the 36" I built from 8020 weighed more than the 56" from granberg.
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I was wondering the same thing. I've searched the web and never found an exact match
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Howdy,
I think they still do it the same way they used to. It's basically a double square tubing with one side milled to accept the carriage bolts for assembly. I'm pretty sure Granberg can supply it in custom lengths like they used to. You do want to have a brace, or one of the Granberg rail modification kits for every 2 foot of mill width.
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I think they still do it the same way they used to. It's basically a double square tubing with one side milled to accept the carriage bolts for assembly. I'm pretty sure Granberg can supply it in custom lengths like they used to. You do want to have a brace, or one of the Granberg rail modification kits for every 2 foot of mill width.
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Gregg
I've posted this before but just in case you haven't seen it, an exact match is not required, all that is needed is a profile with a T-slot to accept the head of a reasonable size (i.e. it does not have to be the Granberg bolt head).
Here is Australia we're lucky to have two profiles readily available in 20ft lengths that suit CSMS.
Both are "Highway Sign" profiles used as backing support for large highway signs.
This is the one I used for the BIL mill. It cost about AUS$100 for the 20 ft length and from this I made two sets of mills rails with a 20ft length for my 42 and 60" bars.
This stuff is incredibly useful and I have made a 4 railed roof rack for my Van with it so I can carry my 20ft long Unistrut log rails without dismantling them.
Thanks guys, I do remember when you posted about the road sign material Bob. 8020 was the stuff I was thinking about, I'm told it's pricey. If I don't find something I can get my hands on in the next couple days I'll just order it from Bailey's, Joe.
I just tried to get a brochure from 8020.net. Was kinda like pulling hens teeth. Like Bob said, all that is needed is something with a T-slot. I'm waiting for a little windfall, should be close to $2000, from a retro pay check. Supposed to get it the 27th. On the 28th I should have my new 880 with 3 bars 21, 41 and 59. I wanted a short bar of 28", but the dealer I talked to said 21 was all he had. Wasn't sure if he meant that was all "he" had, or that was all that was available. The 880 is only about 4 pounds heavier than my old Super 1050, so I'm quite excited about playing with it, Joe.
8020 sells leftover on eBay. Much cheaper than new sticks. I got all of my rails from there for less than the cost of the brackets and fasteners. There's another place with free shipping where I got my 56" from.
Wow, thanks, I used to check for every thing on ebay, but kinda got away from it. gonna take a look now, Joe.
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