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  1. 03-17-2010, 06:40 PM #1
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    THE Roll Cage Thread

    I figured a thread dedicated to the most important safety item in an off-road vehicle was needed.

    a few basics on building roll cages

    you can use sch40 also known as poop-pipe but it is not recomended and you will die

    I like to use either DOM or HREW structural tubing, it is designed to be structural not to carry fluid/liquids. I use 1-3/4" but it really depends on what dies are available for the bender you will be using.


    I figured that I would post some pictures of the Toyota cage that I am building at work and some others to give some ideas of how to build a roll-cage that both looks nice and will protect you in a roll over.

    Some designs will be very simple and other more elaborate but always remember triangulation is your best friend in roll cage construction.

    here is my bender


    and the begining of the Toyota cage the double B-pillars



    oh and it fits in a standard cab truck
    Last edited by AggieTJ2007; 03-17-2010 at 08:08 PM.
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    Creighton, you have done stuff with that jeep that would make a goat go "holy ****!"
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    So driving by brail is why your jeep looks the way it does eh?
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  2. 03-17-2010, 06:41 PM #2
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    I think someone already made a thread about this...


    ...oh yeah, you
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  3. 03-17-2010, 06:44 PM #3
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    stupid forum, edited and it reposted fixed it
    Quote Originally Posted by afroman006
    Creighton, you have done stuff with that jeep that would make a goat go "holy ****!"
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    So driving by brail is why your jeep looks the way it does eh?
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  4. 03-17-2010, 06:49 PM #4
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    is that for curry's rig?
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  5. 03-17-2010, 06:50 PM #5
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    yeah its for his rig, it will be dove nosed and dove tailed with full fenders, kinda like a mini version of the beast
    Quote Originally Posted by afroman006
    Creighton, you have done stuff with that jeep that would make a goat go "holy ****!"
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    So driving by brail is why your jeep looks the way it does eh?
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  6. 03-17-2010, 07:28 PM #6
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    looks good
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  7. 03-17-2010, 07:48 PM #7
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    I'm not crazy about those load paths but it's a cool looking cage.
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    Please don't have mention of poop pipe in a roll cage thread...
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    Quote Originally Posted by agjohn02 View Post
    I'm not crazy about those load paths but it's a cool looking cage.
    yeah I realized that it would have been stronger to have the nodes (is that the correct term) closer together when I built it but I wanted it too look cool and I think that it will be plenty strong in a light toyota
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    Creighton, you have done stuff with that jeep that would make a goat go "holy ****!"
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    So driving by brail is why your jeep looks the way it does eh?
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  10. 03-17-2010, 09:04 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by AggieTJ2007 View Post
    yeah I realized that it would have been stronger to have the nodes (is that the correct term) closer together when I built it but I wanted it too look cool and I think that it will be plenty strong in a light toyota
    agreed
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  11. 03-17-2010, 09:58 PM #11
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    here is a good thread on pirate with pictures of a bunch of different cages albeit in TJ's but it is a good representation of basic cages and some more extreme cages

    http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=564706
    Quote Originally Posted by afroman006
    Creighton, you have done stuff with that jeep that would make a goat go "holy ****!"
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  12. 03-17-2010, 10:23 PM #12
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    Just for reference, I have a Pro tools HD bender with the copperhead fab "harbor freight" air cylinder kit. It works good, and I like it for the price. The copperhead fab kit left a little to be desired (lots of torch slag) However like I said, for the money I have in it, I can not complain. I think for the home DIY guy it is a great option.
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    the term triangulation should only be used in terms of location identification, I dismiss your abilities as a fabricator if you use this term when discussing structural design

    those curves that make a half assed heart shape are pointless in that design. I give it a D
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  14. 03-17-2010, 11:57 PM #14
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    so what is the correct term Mr. Engineer

    sure they may not be structural but it looks nice in the truck
    Quote Originally Posted by afroman006
    Creighton, you have done stuff with that jeep that would make a goat go "holy ****!"
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    So driving by brail is why your jeep looks the way it does eh?
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  15. 03-18-2010, 12:25 AM #15
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    whats wrong with a $400 cage from all-pro, marlin, etc? it only has to save your life once.

    looks like you have $400 in material just for a B-pillar.
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