roll cage

foxworthydan1102 · 10-26-2012, 05:59 PM

im looking for a winter project. i think building a roll cage would be a good one. i was hoping you guys could show pics of the ones you built to help me out with ideas

Tullio · 10-26-2012, 06:25 PM

foxworthydan1102 · 10-26-2012, 08:30 PM

thats an awesome design. i like how you incorporated the seat mounts into it

BadassEddie · 10-26-2012, 08:34 PM

Tullio, did you have any issues with gun access and being able to fully finish weld all the joints? Did you build entirely inside the cab?

Tullio · 10-29-2012, 02:48 PM

It's hard to tell but the main hoop is slightly behind the metal roof, so with the fiberglass top taken off, you have all the access you need.

The pieces in the cab were welded while tipped down and then put upright and welded to the main hoop.

Hope this answers you questions.

**thin blue line** · 10-29-2012, 04:55 PM

thats a bad ass designed cage. are you welded to the frame? wish i had your skills

MudRider · 10-29-2012, 07:09 PM

i might do this as well over the winter, looks awesome

**lifeizhard102205** · 10-29-2012, 07:53 PM

post number 8 for roll cages otherwise this is full of cool things to do

Tullio · 10-29-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by foxworthydan1102

thats an awesome design. i like how you incorporated the seat mounts into it

Thanks! That, in my opinion, is a must. If the cage is secure and the seats are bolted to the floor. What happens if the seats fatigue the floor over years of off-road abuse and become detached? Maybe it will never happen. It makes sense to me to have the seats be a part of the cage. That way, even if the cage becomes detached entirely from the body, you will remain suspended inside.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thin blue line

thats a bad ass designed cage. are you welded to the frame? wish i had your skills

I am welded to the floor in 8 spots with huge, thick plates. However, I do not have welding skills myself enough to build a cage.

I came up with the specs and design and then had a shop build it for me.

I did my best to eliminate un-needed bends or curves so it would be as strong as possible. Extra bends to make it look nice and go around air vents and such just weaken the overall structure. Also, I had mine built with full 2" DOM and 3/8" thick connections to the body.

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Originally Posted by MudRider

i might do this as well over the winter, looks awesome

Thanks, I appreciate it.

Tullio · 11-24-2012, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by danwheeler660

awsome cage.You have great skill.I wish I had the tools to make one like that.

Well, not exacctly.

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Originally Posted by Tullio

I do not have welding skills myself enough to build a cage.

I came up with the specs and design and then had a shop build it for me.

***LarryP*** · 11-24-2012, 12:21 PM

That guy is just post padding and replying to everything Tullio

BigBlue&Goldie · 11-24-2012, 11:10 PM

You mind sharing what shop did the fab work?

Tullio · 11-25-2012, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBlue&Goldie

You mind sharing what shop did the fab work?

4Play Motorsports in Simi Valley

**NavyBronco23** · 12-01-2012, 02:03 PM

Awesome cage. Lack of skill and tools led me to purchase one from Bronco Graveyard recently. Drove up to ProtoFab to pick it up and I am over all extremely happy with the end result.

foxworthydan1102 · 12-09-2012, 11:04 PM

ok so i decided to do my roll cage out of 2 x 2 x 1/8 square tubing. I'm getting ready to order it but im curious on how much i need. im thinking 4-20' sticks will do the job... should i get more

Billy89EB · 12-09-2012, 11:10 PM

Never seen one out of square tubing.

***LarryP*** · 12-09-2012, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foxworthydan1102

ok so i decided to do my roll cage out of 2 x 2 x 1/8 square tubing. I'm getting ready to order it but im curious on how much i need. im thinking 4-20' sticks will do the job... should i get more

Please Do Not Post pics when you are done. I dont want some kid coming on here seeing your squire tube cage and thinking he can build that and it will save his life.

foxworthydan1102 · 12-09-2012, 11:29 PM

its slightly stronger, easier to cut, weld, and add gussets. plus like you said never seen one out of square tubing.. its different

Alvin in AZ · 12-09-2012, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarryP

Please Do Not Post pics when you are done. I dont want some kid coming
on here seeing your squire tube cage and thinking he can build that and it
will save his life.

"In contemporary American usage as well, squire is the title given to
Justice of the peace or similar local dignitaries."

Yeah for sure, those guys wouldn't help you out in a roll over, they'd
prob'ly just fine you -for- rolling over. :/ And another fine for littering
broken glass and body parts. :/

But, Larry, you saying his roll cage would be worse than -nothing-? ;)

Ok, enough of my stupid crap...

Dan, 1/8" seems awful dangged thin. :(
Convince me it's plenty strong, I'm all "ears". :)
First tho, are you talking about 4140 square tubing or what?

Alvin in AZ

**lifeizhard102205** · 12-09-2012, 11:53 PM

square tubing is NOT stronger than round. a circle allows any force applied to it to be distributed AROUND the entire structure which is why things such as Airplanes, race level roll cages, your steering system, your entire driveline, are made in a circle. look at how the engine operates...in a rotation. a circle. any geometric figure that has a point (square, rectangle, triangle, etc) will concentrate any force applied to that point increasing the likelihood of failure. while i wont go as far as larry and say dont post it, i will tell you that in my opinion, you're making the wrong decision and anyone who cites your post as inspiration i'll tell the same thing to. but it's your rig, your life. do what you want.

10-26-2012, 05:59 PM	#1
foxworthydan1102 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: downriver, mi Posts: 40 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 92 xlt 351w, custom tube bumpers, 32" ground hawgs	roll cage im looking for a winter project. i think building a roll cage would be a good one. i was hoping you guys could show pics of the ones you built to help me out with ideas

10-26-2012, 06:25 PM	#2
Tullio RAAAAAH! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 864 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: '90 FSB, SAS'ed, locked, geared, caged, gutted, built and filthy	__________________ 302 roller, GT40 heads, E-fan, off-road cam, headers, 35x14.5 Pitbull Bias Rockers, 10" aluminum wheels, 4.56 gears, rear Detroit Locker, front Truetrac, built AOD, Kodiak auto steps, custom exhaust, full 2" DOM cage, PRP reclining suspension seats and harness, D44 SAS, 1.5" DOM/heim steering, Deaver coils, Bilstein 7100 14", F350 brakes

10-26-2012, 08:34 PM	#4
BadassEddie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond/Blacksburg, Va Posts: 88 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1993 Bronco	Tullio, did you have any issues with gun access and being able to fully finish weld all the joints? Did you build entirely inside the cab? __________________ Ram it down Mr. Halford

10-29-2012, 02:48 PM	#5
Tullio RAAAAAH! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 864 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: '90 FSB, SAS'ed, locked, geared, caged, gutted, built and filthy	It's hard to tell but the main hoop is slightly behind the metal roof, so with the fiberglass top taken off, you have all the access you need. The pieces in the cab were welded while tipped down and then put upright and welded to the main hoop. Hope this answers you questions. __________________ 302 roller, GT40 heads, E-fan, off-road cam, headers, 35x14.5 Pitbull Bias Rockers, 10" aluminum wheels, 4.56 gears, rear Detroit Locker, front Truetrac, built AOD, Kodiak auto steps, custom exhaust, full 2" DOM cage, PRP reclining suspension seats and harness, D44 SAS, 1.5" DOM/heim steering, Deaver coils, Bilstein 7100 14", F350 brakes

10-29-2012, 04:55 PM	#6
thin blue line Fullsize Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 3,132 iTrader: (2) Bronco Info: 95 XLT 302 E40D 5.5 devers 3"body lift 35" MTR's Warn locking hubs custom rock sliders.	thats a bad ass designed cage. are you welded to the frame? wish i had your skills __________________ remember its your ride build it your way not there way. but build it dont buy it

10-26-2012, 08:30 PM	#3
foxworthydan1102 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: downriver, mi Posts: 40 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 92 xlt 351w, custom tube bumpers, 32" ground hawgs	thats an awesome design. i like how you incorporated the seat mounts into it

10-29-2012, 07:09 PM	#7
MudRider Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 138 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1996 XL 302ci-K&N-3" magnaflow exhaust no cats-33x12.50 duratracs-E40D-custom bumper-SOFTTOPPER	i might do this as well over the winter, looks awesome __________________ You ain't tryin' if the mud ain't flyin'!! Ferris State University Automotive Engineering Technology student.

10-29-2012, 07:53 PM	#8
lifeizhard102205 Fullsize Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Co Springs, CO FINALLY!!!! Woohoo!! Posts: 1,856 iTrader: (2) Bronco Info: 1993 EB 351W, SAS'd 44, 37" Hummvee tires, 10.25 rear, smittybilt 12k winch homemade mount	post number 8 for roll cages otherwise this is full of cool things to do __________________ My Big Green Bronco Build FOTM December 2012

11-24-2012, 12:21 PM	#11
*LarryP* Thanks 351w500 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northcentral,CA.Twain Harte, up here in the mountains Posts: 5,185 iTrader: (52) Bronco Info: 88 Centerion 460 Dana 60/10.25 78 Bronk Cromo shafts,Detoit 4.56's lift 7" Deavers 38's 9"rear disk	That guy is just post padding and replying to everything Tullio __________________ I take Prayer Requests. God Bless

11-24-2012, 11:10 PM	#12
BigBlue&Goldie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 92 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1993 5.8L	You mind sharing what shop did the fab work?

12-09-2012, 11:04 PM	#15
foxworthydan1102 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: downriver, mi Posts: 40 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 92 xlt 351w, custom tube bumpers, 32" ground hawgs	ok so i decided to do my roll cage out of 2 x 2 x 1/8 square tubing. I'm getting ready to order it but im curious on how much i need. im thinking 4-20' sticks will do the job... should i get more

12-09-2012, 11:10 PM	#16
Billy89EB Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Riverside,CA Posts: 452 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1987 Eddie Bauer 302, 4" rancho lift, dual magnalfows, 35" Discoverer stt's	Never seen one out of square tubing.

12-09-2012, 11:29 PM	#18
foxworthydan1102 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: downriver, mi Posts: 40 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 92 xlt 351w, custom tube bumpers, 32" ground hawgs	its slightly stronger, easier to cut, weld, and add gussets. plus like you said never seen one out of square tubing.. its different

12-09-2012, 11:53 PM	#20
lifeizhard102205 Fullsize Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Co Springs, CO FINALLY!!!! Woohoo!! Posts: 1,856 iTrader: (2) Bronco Info: 1993 EB 351W, SAS'd 44, 37" Hummvee tires, 10.25 rear, smittybilt 12k winch homemade mount	square tubing is NOT stronger than round. a circle allows any force applied to it to be distributed AROUND the entire structure which is why things such as Airplanes, race level roll cages, your steering system, your entire driveline, are made in a circle. look at how the engine operates...in a rotation. a circle. any geometric figure that has a point (square, rectangle, triangle, etc) will concentrate any force applied to that point increasing the likelihood of failure. while i wont go as far as larry and say dont post it, i will tell you that in my opinion, you're making the wrong decision and anyone who cites your post as inspiration i'll tell the same thing to. but it's your rig, your life. do what you want. __________________ My Big Green Bronco Build FOTM December 2012

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