Looking for roll protection cage ideas
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Ponder for a moment why they call it a sport cage.
A while ago wasn't it mentioned that they're called cages because they couldn't get insurance to legally call them roll cages?
I have no idea. I know what I've learned from working tech at KOH and helping out.
mikalcarbine
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For someone who wants to add some strength to the A-pillar, fully knowing the limitations of said setup, do any kits exist anymore that do not have the plated A pillar? It appears Synergy no longer makes their kit that takes the A Pillar tubes behind the dash
Might look into Koz offroad front cage kits or a TJ. It includes the through the dash A pillar, replacement door bars that provide a windshield attachment, windshield and overhead spreaders and a C pillar spreader. All bent and pre-notched.Hard to drill down and find in their website. Best to call them. Then you can add some more more bars to the rear kind of like what MrBlaine did in his pic. Still need to drive It like you have nothing at all.
mrBlain. I appreciate your time and input on the thread and for the information given for me to take into account. You have me convinced to run full tube through the dash and I will be running frame tie ins as well. I’m even considering building off the factory roll bars and will tie them into the frame as well if I go that route.
Sure thing. Building a cage through the dash can be a good start to a cage that can be added on in the future.
I hate to be that guy to bump a 5+ year old thread, but I am hoping mrblaine can weigh in without having to invest too much time, and my forum search didnt net me much in the way of results.
I too, was one of those shiny eyed consumers after a soft roll with my stock cage, I and I purchased what was likely the last PSC fully welded cage made.
I never really considered the stanchions being so bad for safety, so prior to me installing this cage, are there any reasonably easy recommendations you can suggest to beef up the PSC spaghetti oustide of telling me to get rid of it? I plan on adding a V bar to the windshield, perhaps an X brace behind the front sets.
Is there anything else i can add or tie into the stanchion/lower footwell that you find would be beneficial?
I too, was one of those shiny eyed consumers after a soft roll with my stock cage, I and I purchased what was likely the last PSC fully welded cage made.
I never really considered the stanchions being so bad for safety, so prior to me installing this cage, are there any reasonably easy recommendations you can suggest to beef up the PSC spaghetti oustide of telling me to get rid of it? I plan on adding a V bar to the windshield, perhaps an X brace behind the front sets.
Is there anything else i can add or tie into the stanchion/lower footwell that you find would be beneficial?
There are some issues with a buddy's cage that were shown on here. I'm trying to help him with ammunition to assist in his discussions with the cage builder to help improve things. As such, I've had several conversations with folks in charge of tech for a couple of well known offroad races. In those, they relate that the A pillar is not to be trifled with and it being done correctly is a very high priority.
I would look at what it takes to add down legs behind the dash.
FYI- I know where a fully welded brand new never installed TJ Unlimited PS cage happens to be located as of a couple of days ago if anyone is looking.
As much as it pains me to consider putting in that amount of work, i can understand why it would be beneficial.
I've seen the genright tie in kits for the A & C pillar. The C pillar is a no brainer. Just from context, I assume that your assertion of the Apillar tie in would be mostly pointless, as the stanchion would fold over before event getting that load transferred to the frame?
I did also see that rock hard sells a stanchion brace of sorts that would add additional strength, but i'm not entirely sure if thats worth much more than a dent in the wallet.
I've seen the genright tie in kits for the A & C pillar. The C pillar is a no brainer. Just from context, I assume that your assertion of the Apillar tie in would be mostly pointless, as the stanchion would fold over before event getting that load transferred to the frame?
I did also see that rock hard sells a stanchion brace of sorts that would add additional strength, but i'm not entirely sure if thats worth much more than a dent in the wallet.
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