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[bba952]

the roll cage came in today. its a cheap universal (AKA doesnt fit anything) kit off ebay.

 

[bba952]

started installing the cage but i can already tell im going to have to make some changes. the truck isnt going to any big sanctioned events so im not worried about following any rule books... and anything would be better than relying in the thin sheet metal in a rollover.

 

[bobbywalter]

pull the halo and make it right to the roof and window line. that is like a ss cage and too narrow on the halo. gonna end up knocking yourself out. went exo on the bronco because of that. might still have an hrew halo around.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

How is it anchored? To the frame? Using a plinth? Drop it down until all the top portions are fully welded, then lift it up and weld to the frame .

 

[bba952]

pull the halo and make it right to the roof and window line. that is like a ss cage and too narrow on the halo. gonna end up knocking yourself out. went exo on the bronco because of that. might still have an hrew halo around.

after the seat comes in the mail im going to get the final measurements and see if its to close.

How is it anchored? To the frame? Using a plinth? Drop it down until all the top portions are fully welded, then lift it up and weld to the frame .

im planning on just welding plates on the feet of the cage and bottom if cab and just run some bolts though and fab up outriggers from the frame to weld on the plates on the bottom of the cab.
something similar to this:

 

[bba952]

did some more work on the cage today. got most of it in its final place but i will have to wait untill i mount the seat and finish the fire wall and trans tunnel. the cab has moved a lot since i removed the fire wall, so for now i only welded 25% of the cage.

 

[SenorNoob]

Why does the driver's side look like a cattle gate?

 

[bba952]

Why does the driver's side look like a cattle gate?

it looks like the company that made the kit were trying to copy a Nascar or dirt track style roll cage that focuses a lot on side impact protection.