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Originally Posted by AdamHeard
Since you're in MA, I doubt they would shop that for (nor would it be logical).
However, I'm certain there is someone filling an equivalent role out there. Figure out where machine shops buy their aluminum and ask them.
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We inquired about an order through Coast Aluminum last year for that material specifically and it didn't work out because shipping to New York was prohibitive for them. However, we were able to find 0.080" wall 2 x 1 6061 aluminum rectangular tube through Alro Metals. It arrived with a kink in the middle, likely from shipping, but we were able to use the material on either side of the kink anyway with little waste. We used this for our rear rail and bumper supports on our WCD. We used 0.125" wall on our front rail due to concerns about the stresses on the frame in that area from our 4 large torsion springs, but I would venture to say we would use 0.080" on that front rail in most years moving forward.