Shock Xmember material???

[mudslider]

since i will be angling the shocks inward and foward i will need to fabricate a shock xmember. i dont even know what to start with material wise. any ideas of what i should use? i have only two ideas, 1.5" dom with plates on each end or square tubing with plates on each end. What do i use? pics would be very helpful if you found a or have fabbed up an xmember. Thanks.

[4LoTJ]

I've seen square tubing work just fine.

[rockjeep44]

Whatever is cheap. .120 wall is fine. DOM would be a waste. It's not like they are supporting the weight of your truck like a coilover does.

[Poley]

hell you could use poop pipe, sc.40

[BRUTUS]

hell you could use poop pipe, sc.40

very true

[Tad]

Older rigs have just a tube across the frame area.
http://members.cox.net/pmountsoa/Day16/07tankspace.JPG
It's nothing special, sq tube would be fine.
What I am finding is that in order to get longer shock travel, even with an SOA and 63" springs, I think I will have to cut into the floor and make the top mounts further up (only so much shock can fit in so much area).

[Slick Willie]

That's what Nick did with his FJS. He'll probably tell you more about it.

http://www.rebelrockrunners.org/gallery/d/13797-2/DSC00198.jpg

[mudslider]

awesome replies thanks all. im going to have to cut into the floor of the bed as well, i have 14" 5150's. im glad to hear that i dont have to build something elaborate. keep the replies coming though, and especially the pics.