DIY Roll Cage
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Year: 1994...mostly...
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DIY Roll Cage
Anyone have thoughts on this?
I don't have a tube bender but have access to a welder:
http://www.essentiallyoffroad.com/ca...8pt-roll-cage/
I don't have a tube bender but have access to a welder:
http://www.essentiallyoffroad.com/ca...8pt-roll-cage/
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EOR makes some nice stuff but they are proud of it. Find a local shop and you'll spend less and get a much more custom fit.
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looks like a decent starter kit but they could've made it a lot more snug and I'd like to see a couple of the front bars re-done. I agree with marc. go plate your frame front to back and have a local fab guy build you one
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I agree with all the post, my thing is for a kit I can just buy and weld up it seems like a good deal. I still plan to check with local places.
My longer term plan is an exo, however, my thought is there basic cage for a starter, then. Later the exo and tie it into the internal cage? Money isn't wasted that way and it's a good solution In my mind as I'd want my exo to be slightly internal as well. Anyone know if his is dom and what wall?
My longer term plan is an exo, however, my thought is there basic cage for a starter, then. Later the exo and tie it into the internal cage? Money isn't wasted that way and it's a good solution In my mind as I'd want my exo to be slightly internal as well. Anyone know if his is dom and what wall?
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To dawg you want a cage inside your cage?
Skip the whole idea for now and go do some research. You'll find that it's best to wait until you can get a strong exo that actually ties into the frame. And you'll want to plate your entire frame. Do it once do it right.
Skip the whole idea for now and go do some research. You'll find that it's best to wait until you can get a strong exo that actually ties into the frame. And you'll want to plate your entire frame. Do it once do it right.
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Have you seen http://dandcextreme.com/product/d-and-cs-xj-cage-kits/
I like their cage better and people can ride in the back seat.
I like their cage better and people can ride in the back seat.
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I have read some poor reviews for dandcextreme. One was a respected local wheeler.
Personally, I'd find a local shop so it can be custom fit to your rig like others have mentioned.
I have read some poor reviews for dandcextreme. One was a respected local wheeler.
Personally, I'd find a local shop so it can be custom fit to your rig like others have mentioned.
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It's not hard for me to plate the frame and tie this cage to it, cuase thats what I am planning to do. I just don't have the means to bend tube right now.
If someone wants to loan me a tube bender I'd be more than happy to build my own...
From what I'm hearing though this kit is not worth the money?
Just better off buying a tube bender and doing it my self.
Anyone know a good place to buy / rent one?
If someone wants to loan me a tube bender I'd be more than happy to build my own...
From what I'm hearing though this kit is not worth the money?
Just better off buying a tube bender and doing it my self.
Anyone know a good place to buy / rent one?
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It's not hard for me to plate the frame and tie this cage to it, cuase thats what I am planning to do. I just don't have the means to bend tube right now.
If someone wants to loan me a tube bender I'd be more than happy to build my own...
From what I'm hearing though this kit is not worth the money?
Just better off buying a tube bender and doing it my self.
Anyone know a good place to buy / rent one?
If someone wants to loan me a tube bender I'd be more than happy to build my own...
From what I'm hearing though this kit is not worth the money?
Just better off buying a tube bender and doing it my self.
Anyone know a good place to buy / rent one?
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