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Thread: How thick are the model 4 side tubes? Wide body kit welding

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    Default How thick are the model 4 side tubes? Wide body kit welding

    I will be adding the williams wide body kit to my model-4-1200, using the Tig Spot weld kit, by Eastwood, to keep the heat down. But, I need to know how thick the side tubes are on the kitfox, so I can set my DC current to the right level, and get a good spot weld. Anyone know the wall thickness, as shown attached here?

    http://www.sonoragraphics.com/willia.../widebody.html

    Thanks in advance
    Roger

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    Default Re: How thick are the model 4 side tubes? Wide body kit welding

    .035"

    I'm doing the same install. I'm mig welding mine just like the factory does.

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    Default Re: How thick are the model 4 side tubes? Wide body kit welding

    Thanks !!
    That was my guess, but i figured someone would know for sure.
    Hope to have mine welded up shortly.
    Roger

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    Default Re: How thick are the model 4 side tubes? Wide body kit welding

    If you've got any welding experience 4130 welds like a dream compared to some of the other alloys. You shouldn't have any issues.

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