Originally posted by redcagepatrol
...The bent cage is due to a TERRIBLE design. A horizantal bar supported by another horizantal bar??? No upward bars on the outside? What would you expect...
I believe my exact words were "I'm certain additional bracing would've helped, but some of that stuff flattened, not so cool. I don't know if DOM would've held up any better in the same situation, but it's food for thought."

Again, I agree that the design sucks. I still haven't been able to find any pics of a DOM cage failing...Anyone?

As for $$$, what have you guys found locally for prices? I'm still investigating around here. The local steel supplier had NO IDEA what I was talking about when I said "DOM" or "HREW". He asked if I wanted square tubing 3 different times...

I mentioned to David that I would like to go in with whoever and get a gang of 1.75" and 2" tube, both DOM and HREW, to get the per-foot price down. I won't be needing it for a while, but it's not going to spoil in my shop.