I’m usually the last guy to recommend a foreign product, but if the budget is tight this works!!

Great video! I was lucky and picked up a JD2 here locally with 3 dies, hydraulic ram, and stand for only $700. But this is a great option.

@@foregonetrails That’s awesome! Can’t go wrong with JD2 🇺🇸.

👍🏼. it’s definitely not easy to publicly recommend a Chinese knockoff. Wish we all had a extra grand every time we go to buy a new tool!!

@@TrailTime. No doubt….Sometimes you buy the best because you need it or want it and other times you get good enough because it’s the best you can do until something changes. Many times it’s turned out just fine for me. I think you mitigated the risk just fine. You can always update the video with the good or bad as you do more stuff with it.

I feel the same way. This felt like this was the best way to get a semiprofessional style bender on a regular man’s budget.

We all f up. It’s better to learn from other people‘s mistakes. It’s going to be a great year for wheeling the CJ. The snow is melting now!

@@TrailTime. 1000%

The mounting clamps that hold the hydraulic ram to the bender only accept a 80mm outside diameter hydraulic ram. The only place that sells a 80mm ram is Harbor Freight, the rams that are sold on Amazon are 78mm and will not work with any of the Swag Off-road bender ram clamps. I should have explained it a bit better in the video. Thanks for asking.👍🏼

@@TrailTime. You explained it perfectly what I'm saying is tig weld inside the clamping area of the swag clamp to decrease the size of the opening from 80mm to 78mm best you can and grind it to fit

@@bassinshankles It definitely crossed my mind, I decided to use the 78mm air over hydraulic ram on my engine hoist. I get a lot more use out of the engine hoist and I really enjoy having it air powered now.

Great work! Got to get me this setup for my 1980 short bed power wagon build.

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Glad you found it helpful somehow.

If only I didn’t say “Woodward Fab” a thousand times!! I cringe when I watch my videos. In my mind I feel like i said something great but then…..nope! Every time I think I have the music turned down in the edit it always feels to loud!! It happens to me almost every time.

@@TrailTime. Same man, same

@@TrailTime.if your editing software has a DB reading for individual tracks. Aim for voice to hit -10 on average and music to hit -25 on average or even lower if needed when there’s talking.

@@buggynutzoffroad5866 they also make a nice tube bender. Here are both links. www.jmrmfg.com/collections/apparel/products/raceline-degree-wheel www.jmrmfg.com/products/jmr-raceline-tube-bender

@@TrailTime. I live about 1.5 hrs from JD Square and they allow local pick ups. In your opinion is going the Amazon / Woodward fab rt still worth it if I can get a JD2 without paying outrageous shipping?

@@buggynutzoffroad5866 I’d definitely get the jd2. The shipping is what put me over the top on the decision. The Amazon one works well for me so far but I’d rather support jd2. My $.02

The bender will work with 180* dies. Three pins are 7/8” and the center pin is 1”. The arms are 5/8”

the same thing i just thought looks like their charging way more or something .

I had my local welding supply/tool store order it for me. I know them very well and I got a great price. Here is a link for a Woodward Fab die on Amazon. Any of the Woodward Fab dies will work with this bender. A few guys have commented here about other brands also working. I did a 2nd video with dimensions. Maybe that will help checking to see if other dies will work. www.amazon.com/Woodward-Fab-HECWFBDT112X5-tubing-bender/dp/B07CZS1XNK/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3I848VA1MK6HF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0W57zCe5W-7UuKvoFLKvoP0xheXRuLO_N7-T0Y1CmeGGQn1zAOb8wZWYETx_2Nry5hwojyFfH7eZumTOmgw-bIq6i1E2qUtn3KJy2gFQeqcyjxDlcJ0eGgh-jUawQVExRabg96AOan0Adb1aqxYgj6RTm46Yrhq_hQr4ZeUzWFPrb7vqn3Ly5WLnHo83OWjSy_ju6J_9C2Z-4o6RYGsPzw.8HEzmAWDSUKOmTS5wJNId9Ja3VAXjhj9jUgMQzVPJpM&dib_tag=se&keywords=1.75+woodward+fab+die&qid=1717766275&sprefix=1.75+woodward+fab+die%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-3

No heat. The .120 wall was easy cold. I definitely had my safety squints and a grin on my face when I was bending the .188 wall. I knew I was maxing it out.

www.swagoffroad.com/products/swag-machined-thumb-knob-for-round-hydraulic-bottle-jack-release-valves?_pos=1&_sid=20af7fc6e&_ss=r

Video about it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pt93gNZpmK66nac.htmlsi=BXcQnPvWK8sF96WY

@@TrailTime. Sweet! Thanks!!!

Definitely use the rulebook of the sanctioning body that you will be participating in. Bending .120 isn’t hard on a mechanical bender of this design. A 4’ leverage bar is more than enough for 1.750 x .120 DOM tubing on a mechanical bender.

Yes the WFB2 is the swag clamp I got and worked perfectly. If you ever need to do .188 wall thickness I’d strongly consider the www.swagoffroad.com/products/swag-machined-tubing-bender-air-hydraulic-ram-mount?variant=41836911722681

@@TrailTime. Can you confirm the dies and part # as well? thanks!

@@johnvansloun7443 I got the 120* 1.75 die. It’s part number WFBDT 1-3/4 x 6

Can you put a link to the die please.

I wouldn’t know how to ship anything internationally. Maybe reach out to Swag Off-road. They can probably get you some parts or information.

2” .120 wall would be no problem. I’ve only been bending 1 3/4” DOM. Both .120 and .188 Wall thickness. The bender will handle 2” with the proper die. I use adjustable roller stands to support the tube during setup while confirming the tube is in plane. Once a bend starts there is plenty of force holding it during the bend. After a bend i position the roller stands under the new shape and release the die clamp. The engine stand has no problem holding the weight.

I could have explained it better. The only part that is underrated is the Ram mount. swag off-road has a better one that’s rated for up to .188 wall thickness. The one I have is only good enough for up to .120 wall. Thanks for watching.

No. You have to buy the die you need separately. Their has been a few comments about affordable die options other than the Woodward fab die I got.

@@brentclingman5428 I think the demand went way up. Too bad I wasn’t making any commission on the sales!!

Interesting, you have my attention. Is it the center pin insert bushing that is worn out? Everything else is 3/4” steel bolted together. I’m not picturing much that could be sloppy other than the bushing to have any play. I’m not using the mechanical arm though. That went to the scrap bin in day one. I went straight to the hydraulic ram. Thanks.

@@TrailTime. That’s exactly what it is. The bushings aren’t an exact fit around the pin nor inside the hole they go in so there is so much slop that the arm hangs at a pretty decent slope as it sways through the bend. I added some plates and drilled the holes to be more exact around the pin, plus added some spacers to the mechanical arm to make it more tight. It’s a lot more tight and level in action than it was. I’m going to be making a lot of compound bends so I need it to be tight.

@@RELAXnRENOVATE this is why I started the video talking about JD2. When a cheep knock off company is selling stuff quality control issues are always a problem. I may have gotten lucky with mine the clearance on the center pin are tight. I don’t know how long it will last (especially bending.188 wall) the Jd2 says their model 32 is good for up to 2” .250 Wall DOM. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@@TrailTime. I thought about the effect a hydraulic ram would have on the stability of the swing arm. It seems like having it mounted stationary is what gives a normally sloppy sway arm a little more rigidity. That might be why you didn’t notice it since you discontinued the mechanical arm right away. Anyways…check out the grizzly bender. It’s the same as this 209 bender but with inexpensive die sets. That company offers a 1.5” 180 degree 4.5” radius for under $300.00. The other companies are around $500.00 for that specific die. Seems high quality so far. It’s worth checking out

It’s coming. I’m going to do a great video about it.

I appreciate it. I really enjoy working on and having fun with Jeeps! Thanks for watching.

welcome,,,, I analyzed your KZfaq channel and found that you are doing something wrong in uploading your videos and that's why your KZfaq channel does not rank on the top search result.

@@mehedihasanbh29 I do this for fun, if ppl find it then good for them, if not… I still head fun!! Thanks for watching though.

Trust me. I’m always the last guy to recommend a foreign anything. I was spending so much money on Jeep parts when I bought this bender I had to save some money somewhere. I tried to start this video, giving Jd2 the credit they have earned.

Totally get it. Especially when eggs are like $10 a dozen!

The benders are mass produced plasma cut flat plate.......absolutely no reason that "American" is literally double the price for exactly the same pieces made with the exact same process.........

@@eddieknight9234 the real deal breaker for me was $179 shipping.

@@TrailTime. Free with Prime..

www.jmrmfg.com/collections/tube-benders I sandwiched it in between the bender and the original degree wheel.

I think you’re over estimating me, haha. But I’m interested….

@@TrailTime. I'm not trying to be "one of those guys" talking out their... Just sayin, when your inching up on an angle it's a lot easier to get it right by hand. Once you go too far.. You're too far is all. Happy Wheelin!!

I’m making a video next week titled using the $209 Amazon Roll cage tube bender. It will be the one to watch. This was a introduction to the bender. I’ll answer all the questions I get. Thanks for the feedback

Glad the Joe Biden economy is working for you💰. Some people need to save when they can.

@4Low_life I definitely get that man... someday money will be worth something again...