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4coil
01-10-2017, 08:25 PM
I have a JD2 Model 3 bender. I want to get a 1 3/4" die, but I was wondering what the most popular radius sized die is for roll cage construction. Thanks in advance for any replies.

stock car driver
01-10-2017, 08:41 PM
6"
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4coil
01-16-2017, 08:56 PM
They sell a 5.5" or 6.5"............

stock car driver
01-16-2017, 09:27 PM
I use a ez bend 90 and it is 6 inch.

Id go for the 6.5 myself over a 5.5, should be less metal stretch distortion etc.

UltimateRaceCars
01-18-2017, 06:48 AM
I have the same JD2 bender and use the 6.5" radius for the 1.75" tube, I have found a 4.5" radius for 1.5" tube to be quite handy for bumpers, door bars, etc (I dont build 1.5" cages).

4coil
02-03-2017, 08:03 AM
Thanks again Folks!!