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Old 04-17-2014, 04:14 PM
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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/
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Cage is cool, but would make it so the back bar going across is removable, as I sleep in the back of mine or the kids do
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That actually looks really nice for a dd...an exo would be more ideal to protect the body, but for protection against a rollover this cage looks nice!
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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?

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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.
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Good idea for a cage, but to last more than once you dont want it to just bolt to the floor.
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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.
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that looks like a much better starter kit. except for the weird bar at the back that looks like a spoiler on a hatchback.
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The essentiallyoffroad needs more triangulation.

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?
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Originally Posted by Desertfox1023
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?
I bought the JD Squared Model 3 when I did my cage. Then grabbed parts from Harbor Freight to make it hydraulic. Well worth the money to upgrade also.
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