making a notch?

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making a notch?
twisted customz avatar
twisted customz
+1y
what sive of square tubing works best to make a notch. 2x3 or 2x4? And what angles too?
idropdit (brandon) avatar
idropdit (brandon)
+1y
i would say 2x3.. and i think it's a lot smarter to use square tubing.. just so much stronger.
guilty by design avatar
guilty by design
+1y
I would usually say use box tubing (2x3) but since the frame is already boxed back there you may find it easier to use the plate notch kit.
twisted customz avatar
twisted customz
+1y
Im sorry, thats what I meant box tubing. my bad... So its best to use 2x3? why not 2x4?
slammedtoys avatar
slammedtoys
+1y
everyone i have seen uses 2X3 that is what i am going to use on my yota. I guess 2X3 would be strong enough 2X4 would be over kill maybe?? I dunno
kdcgrohl avatar
kdcgrohl
+1y
I would suggest 2x3 for a toyota. something like a chevy would probably need 2x4.
framescr8pintoy avatar
framescr8pintoy
+1y
i use 2x3. 2x4 is a little overkill... even though i like overkill but that seems too much
twisted customz avatar
twisted customz
+1y
cool guys thanks. Im gona go buy some tomorrow. What about the angles for the notch?
guilty by design avatar
guilty by design
+1y
60* is what i use
twisted minis avatar
twisted minis
+1y
2x3 because its a mini. Its about the same height as the frame in that area. 2x4 just looks big and out of place.

I make 34 degree cuts, for a total of 68 degrees. Thats what I like best.