I'm making my own outer tie rods, and the weld bungs I have are for 1 inch inside diameter tubing.
I usually get my tubing here - https://www.lefthanderchassis.com/v2a/14_viewproduct_group.asp?idgroup=2512692
What wall thickness will I want for tie rods? Would the 1 1/4" - 095EW tubing be sufficient in strength and dimensions?
Actually, now I'm thinking this might be the ticket - http://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaf-all22134-4/overview/
"Round Tubing, Steel, Natural, 1 1/4 in. Diameter, 4 ft. Length, .120 in. Wall Thickness"
Thoughts?
You need DOM tubing so there is no weld seam on the inside.
HREW = tube starts out as sheet and is formed then welded on the inside.
DOM is then Drawn Over a Mandrel to remove the weld seam.
Those are stupid prices for DOM on your first link.
But yes 1-1/4 0.120 wall is the right size. Could also use 1-3/16 0.090 wall to save some weight and still be fine.
I hope you have a tap for your bungs after welding, they will very likely distort. I did a bunch on my Jeep and even coating with antiseize and having a sacrificial rod end inside during welding, a few were distorted and it took hell to get it out and had to tap anyway. YMMV.
Edit I've always bought tubing from www.speedymetals.com or www.onlinemetals.com after comparing both prices with shipping factored in. That summit link is normal HREW as well so its no good. I'd bet money if it were DOM it would be advertised. It's more $ than that too.
Awesome. Thank you for those links. I'm ordering up some tube now!
In reply to Gimp:
No problem! Also always check the firesale/closeout section. I scored some sweet 1in thick 6x10in plates for my press for something silly like $50ea.
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