so what gauge of steel do people use for torque boxes?
I saw an ad for US car tools say 1/8" metal and I have other ads say 1/4 " metal .....that's quite a difference....so now I am confused on which one to use
Never done those, but 1/4" sounds like big overkill. From what I measured on the rusty duster the frames was not even 1/8". Maybe 12-14 gauge? I would think anywhere from 1/8 to 3/16 would stiffen things up and not look like you were turning it into a tank. Maybe 8 gauge (.164)?
Like the 'sawzall rodeo' comment. Guessing I check in at near twice your weight class, and I've taken a ride when the blade binds. LOL