cage or link rear

Jeepfreak1020 · 01-16-2012, 01:23 AM

What to do first on the heep. Do I cage the jeep with a hybrid first, and have the feeling of being safe wheeling and not worry about rolling over. Or do I link the rear first, and have more flex and enjoy the ride more. Jeep will still be a DD for atleast another year and a half. So Im leaning more towards linking rear, and i wont be doing to crazy of trails still.

1tonxj · 01-16-2012, 01:44 AM

Hybrids are silly...you still destroy the jeep in a roll . A cage like Josh's is the idea of what you want, if you don't want one big dent sitting on some 35's and lockers . I'd say cage it ,so it will last longer .

Jeepfreak1020 · 01-16-2012, 01:51 AM

I wouldn't do one like joshs cage. I want a hybrid and thats the kind I would build. Idc about damaging the jeep. IDE rather be safe as I don't really care what happens to the jeep. My life and lady's are way more important

1tonxj · 01-16-2012, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeepfreak1020

I wouldn't do one like joshs cage. I want a hybrid and Russ the kind I would build. Idc about damaging the jeep. IDE rather be safe as I don't really care what happens to the jeep. My life and lady's are way more important

Then why a hybrid cage?...just buy a cheap prefab internal like D&C and add to it . What would you be doing for rear links building or buying ?

Jeepfreak1020 · 01-16-2012, 02:08 AM

I'm not going to buy a cage for like 400 then add another 200 300 worth of tubing to it when I could of just built from scratch to start for like 400. And I would be building my own link set up.

Jeepfreak1020 · 01-16-2012, 02:10 AM

And a hybrid because theres that much more room inside which I want. Plus I like the halo idea on the roof to lean the jeep onto and slide it on

1tonxj · 01-16-2012, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeepfreak1020

I'm not going to buy a cage for like 400 then add another 200 300 worth of tubing to it when I could of just built from scratch to start for like 400. And I would be building my own link set up.

Then it sounds like you really want coils ...but remember linking a rear is easy ,but getting one that works like mine is not ...If you see Chinakee's rig twist then mine you'll instantly see I'm sitting very level and stable ,and his looks like a leaning tower .

1tonxj · 01-16-2012, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeepfreak1020

And a hybrid because theres that much more room inside which I want. Plus I like the halo idea on the roof to lean the jeep onto and slide it on

If you do the hoops inside and an external halo I don't see you getting a ton of room either...Or do you plan to do those external ?

MallCrawlXJ · 01-16-2012, 07:12 AM

Flex is overrated. I vote save your life first.

COSXJFAN · 01-16-2012, 07:42 AM

Cage...FTW!! Easy decision in my book...

dannanw · 01-16-2012, 07:45 AM

I too say cage, mine will be getting one before rear link.

dogger15 · 01-16-2012, 08:55 AM

cage

Gee oh Dee · 01-16-2012, 09:01 AM

Cage.

1tonxj · 01-16-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by hudfabxj

Flex is overrated. I vote save your life first.

I don't see him killing himself at 1-3 mph and flopping ,but driving the Jeep after a flop on roof with no protection will suuuuuuck . BUT why does everyone think coil links are for getting flex...sure they offer the potential ,but what they really offer done rite is traction/stability ...if done rite...But his rig works extremely well now ,so I'd cage it then it will still be in 1-piece to link later on .

MallCrawlXJ · 01-16-2012, 12:08 PM

I have to disagree with the first part of your statment 1ton.

I have been wheeling for about 13 years and have seen some violent rolls at very low speeds. More than one resulting in a trip to the hospital......just sayin

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01-16-2012, 01:51 AM	#3
Jeepfreak1020 CF Veteran Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,019 My Photos Cherokee	I wouldn't do one like joshs cage. I want a hybrid and thats the kind I would build. Idc about damaging the jeep. IDE rather be safe as I don't really care what happens to the jeep. My life and lady's are way more important Last edited by Jeepfreak1020; 01-16-2012 at 02:12 AM.

01-16-2012, 07:12 AM	#9
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01-16-2012, 07:42 AM	#10
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01-16-2012, 07:45 AM	#11
dannanw Seasoned Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 294 My Photos 1990 Cherokee	I too say cage, mine will be getting one before rear link. __________________ 90 Cherokee Wagoneer some stuff 91 Dodge Shadow es 2.5 turbo nothing yet 99 f-350 dually just enough. 06 envoy...

01-16-2012, 01:44 AM	#2
1tonxj CF Veteran Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Colorado...BAILEY,CO...BYATCH ! Posts: 1,759 My Photos 1999 Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: aw4 Transfer Case: hd231 sye Front Axle: hp60 full width 35/35 4340 alloy shafts and 300-m super joints detroit 5.13 highsteer hydro assist. Rear Axle: full width 14 bolt shaved/plated (13 bolt) detroit 5.13's disc brakes Tires: 39.5x18.00 boggers Lift Specifications: Clayton's front long arms rear Clayton's double triangulated 4 link 107 wheelbase and belly skid Misc Accessories: plated/braced uniframe...and other stuff	Hybrids are silly...you still destroy the jeep in a roll . A cage like Josh's is the idea of what you want, if you don't want one big dent sitting on some 35's and lockers . I'd say cage it ,so it will last longer .

01-16-2012, 02:08 AM	#5
Jeepfreak1020 CF Veteran Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,019 My Photos Cherokee	I'm not going to buy a cage for like 400 then add another 200 300 worth of tubing to it when I could of just built from scratch to start for like 400. And I would be building my own link set up.

01-16-2012, 02:10 AM	#6
Jeepfreak1020 CF Veteran Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,019 My Photos Cherokee	And a hybrid because theres that much more room inside which I want. Plus I like the halo idea on the roof to lean the jeep onto and slide it on

01-16-2012, 08:55 AM	#12
dogger15 CF Veteran Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: colorado Posts: 4,085 My Photos 97 se Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: it grinds gears Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: d 30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: big Lift Specifications: 4.5" Misc Accessories: jb sye	cage __________________ Friends shouldnt let a friend wheel with a d35 If cant handle it, stay on the highway

01-16-2012, 09:01 AM	#13
Gee oh Dee ::CF Moderator:: Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 19,733 My Photos 1987 Cherokee Engine: Check Transmission: Check Transfer Case: Check Front Axle: Yep Rear Axle: Yep Tires: On tight enough Lift Specifications: Has one Misc Accessories: Barely has floors	Cage. __________________ Rest in peace Brian 96_XJ Perrine "Build" thread: http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/pro...herokee-58248/ "...To ride a motorcycle well is like making the choice to live in this world and the next simultaneously; It is to carelessly play with hell's devils and God's angels together because anything less would be, to the moto-enthusiast, to do nothing at all..."

01-16-2012, 12:08 PM	#15
MallCrawlXJ CF Veteran Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 2,759 My Photos 1991 Cherokee Engine: 2001 4.0L Transmission: Aw4 Transfer Case: Np231 w/sye Front Axle: Hp dana 44 Rear Axle: Ford 9 inch Tires: 36 inch iroks Lift Specifications: All custom hudfab, rubicon coils, stretched 3 inches in the rear with explorer leafs Misc Accessories: Hudfab everything	I have to disagree with the first part of your statment 1ton. I have been wheeling for about 13 years and have seen some violent rolls at very low speeds. More than one resulting in a trip to the hospital......just sayin __________________ Life goes on......

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