• DMAX66
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  • Registered: 2011-03-16
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Topic: Roll cage

Hello everyone. I would like to hear some suggestions on installing a roll cage in a vehicle. Some possible tips and tricks to save money on a roll cage.
Thanks!

  • From: Van Nuys, CA
  • Registered: 2011-02-11
  • Posts: 3,862

Re: Roll cage

I would not like to know that.  I would like a simple list of places that have installed regulation cages that have passed tech.  The roll cage is the last place you want to save money, or learn as you go.

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  • From: Houston (Spring) Texas
  • Registered: 2010-02-22
  • Posts: 1,624

Re: Roll cage

DMAX66 wrote:

Hello everyone. I would like to hear some suggestions on installing a roll cage in a vehicle. Some possible tips and tricks to save money on a roll cage.
Thanks!

there are a lot of variables in that question
what car will get the cage?
what is your skill level?
what equipment do you have?

if you answered "none" to any of those, have a professional do it.

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  • From: Charlotte, NC
  • Registered: 2010-12-13
  • Posts: 86

Re: Roll cage

I would tend to agree with Hoonatic, if you're asking you should probably seek out a professional. 

If you have a decent skill set and access to equipment, this is a good thread on general cage design:
http://www.corner-carvers.com/forums/sh … hp?t=27556

We ended up buying our custom cage "kit" from roll cage components since I didn't want to deal with bending.  He had the dimensions on file and the fit (so far) is excellent.  I will caution that going this route still takes a good bit of fabrication knowledge/experience as well as a good welder to install.  YMMV.

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  • From: Craphole, NJ
  • Registered: 2009-05-01
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Re: Roll cage

Bremsen wrote:

If you have a decent skill set and access to equipment, this is a good thread on general cage design:
http://www.corner-carvers.com/forums/sh … hp?t=27556

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