View Full Version : custom removable roll cage,would u buy one?
madmike 02-01-2002, 06:47 PM I'm working with a friend of mine on creating a complete roll cage that is going to be very strong but also able to be put together in the x with out removing anything but the seats and moving the carpet around alittle, no welding inside at all unless you choose to. We are going to start on mine soon and when it is finished and all the quirks are gone then we will show it off. this poll is to see if anyone would be interrested in this kind of product , that could be pre-made and shipped in boxes and installed by you. so any input would be greatly appreciated, oh ya it will be made out of 1 3/4 steel tubing , the same stuff as race car cages are made of. so lets hear it guys:bounce: :bounce:
Kirby N. 02-01-2002, 06:52 PM Depending on $
madmike 02-01-2002, 07:08 PM we are thinking around the $600-$800 but that is just a guesstimate so once mine is finished then I will be able to give a better price range, hell it might be cheaper,we want this to be affordable to everyone so just have to see how it goes. :D
RFR2212 02-01-2002, 07:26 PM So then, is everything gonna bolt together at different points where the tube meets?
Pete
How is it going to tie into the frame?
madmike 02-01-2002, 08:24 PM well we have two or three different ideas on how to tie the bars together so we are going to see what is best and the strongest as well as most user friendly. its going to mount kind of like ricks does on the body over the frame by the body mounts. I have a hook up on the padding , i can get any color and am thinking of various oh sh*t handles and stuff, like I said this is an experiment on my x first and if it is feasable to create an easy to build, easy to install, bad ass cage then we are thinking of making them on the side to sell to the guys here in the x-world. remember this is just a poll to see how much of a demand there might be, :D and when mine is done there will be many picts to get more input. thanks.
jimbo74 02-01-2002, 09:59 PM oops, i voted before i read it... i dont want a removeable one... but i would buy yours and then weld the seams together... please have my vote changed from no to yes i would buy one.....
madmike 02-02-2002, 07:33 AM Now everyone dont get me wrong, we can make custome to fit cages , but you would have to come down to beautiful N.C. and be able to leave your truck for a while to have it permanently welded inside, but then your talking big bucks, we are simply trying to provide one for the average man, not someone who has more money than I do and cant have cool toys too:D
Derrick C. 02-02-2002, 10:22 AM Well I would but I'm designing and welding my own cage in.
It sounds like you got a reallly good idea goin here. Keep going with it!!
madmike 02-02-2002, 02:21 PM Thanks Derrick, I know how bad I want one and there are probably alot of others on here who do to, and if we can come up with an affordable and fairly easy way to install one then we'll be in there. I use to have an 88 toyota and I made one for it that was in four pieces that fit together really good and was just as strong as one that was welded so gonna use the same concept on the x. later.:D
spiper 02-02-2002, 02:32 PM I'd definatly like to have one. Post when you get it all figured out.:) :redexp:
Kris Guilbeaux 02-03-2002, 02:42 PM I am interested in the final product. :D
oreokid220 03-11-2002, 09:41 PM I would get one too. Let me know when you get the design together. Jed
oreokid220@aol.com
jimbo74 04-02-2002, 10:54 PM how is the status on this? i really want a cheap as possible cage as i am partially topless...... also, will it have frame tie in? like a spot where it will sandwich the body and goto the frame? how much $$$ are we looking at?
madmike 04-03-2002, 10:28 PM well if we cut holes in the floor boards then we will use like shifter boots to make them environment proof. I just spent like 1700 bucks on the winch and gears and stuff so still on the planning stages, my next purchase will be on the tubing bender and the welder. I'll keep ya posted though.:D :D
jimbo74 04-03-2002, 10:30 PM sweet mike... i need a cage befor any more wheeling
oreokid220 10-17-2002, 11:00 AM What is going on with these. Any ideas yet or plans drwn out.
Jed
oreokid220@aol.com
madmike 10-17-2002, 07:33 PM I have some plans drawn up , just going through this divorce right now has put my fun on hold for a while, $2000 for lawyer fees blows:banghead:
oreokid220 10-17-2002, 08:23 PM oh man sorry to hear that. well whenever you get a chance shoot tose plans my way or give me some ideas and i will get to work on my own. Not tryin to cut you off and sell them, but rather tryin to get one done or me.
Thanks
Jed
oreokid220@aol.com
rayko 10-19-2002, 06:08 AM A removeable roll cage would not be worth anything to me. If its not welded and tied into the frame its nothing more than window dressing, it wouldn't be worth a damn if your truck went belly up
oreokid220 10-19-2002, 01:07 PM There are alot of boltable cages that do a hell of alot. Ricks is welded but it only attacked to the floor and he says it does a great improvment. Plus you can always modify one that bolts to the floor and have it bolt to the frame rail.
Just cheaper and easier to ship and install when it is a removable type.
Jed
oreokid220@aol.com
J. Kennedy 10-19-2002, 02:13 PM Dude, I have cash & am ready to buy now. When do you think you will have these ready?
Anyone know were else I could buy one of these?
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