Getting ready to make me a set of tube bumpers but am not sure of some stuff. Anyone know what thickness of tubing I should use and what diameter?
Could I use some metal chainlink fence poles?

 

chainlink fence posts are usually galvinized so I would stay away from that
Dont think its heavy enough wall

 

Get some .120 wall pipe that's what they use for roll cages so it should be plenty thick for a bumper.

 

I used schedule 80 pipe 1 3/4 inch

 

That sounds good, I was wondering about the fence poles cause I have never had any problems with welding galvanized metal and having fumes get to me. I wonder more about its structural integrity
I will go with some steel pipe like you who have built your own bumpers have

 

i used galvinised pipe on my stinger bar but with .120 inch wall. paid 7 bucks for 10 feet of it at a metal recycler yard. its rust resistant and strong

 

hmmm maybe I will take a look. I think I am just going to go search out the local scrap yards.