Roll cage SOS

[4eye]

Hi peep's...i will be makin a outer roll cage very soon but i'm not totally clear as to the proper way to fix it to the chas. I haven't been able to look at one close up and just need a push in the right direction...thanx for you help...and i'll keep yall posted.

[bourneyo]

Well you can either weld i to the chassis, or bolt it.

Bolting makes it removable, as to remove a welded one you would need to get the grinder out. Welding could also potentialy weaken the chassis due to the exposure of heat. If you bolt it on it would probably be an idea to clamp it to the chassis instead of drilling through the chassis. or you could weld mounting points to the chassis then bolt to them.

just my lil input

Dan

[Zukipilot]

Personally I would make it so that it bolted on. The Original factory spec rollcage I had in mine was a bolt on job.

[ScottieJ]

if you weld it to the chassis i would weld some large 4/6mm plates to the chassis and then weld the rollcage to those. this will spread the load better as the metal on SJ chassis isn't that thick. and if you did roll it could tear the tube work from the chassis.

[4eye]

Many thanx peep's! I've just measured for the cage and have the tube.... it'll be a while till completion as have to do it duing my dinner(half hr at a time)!
all welding will be done at a mates so that side should be an easy wknd!

Also am thinking of adding sliders...possibly incorperating them in with the cage...any input welcome!

Nothings set in stone but have a good start...cheers again!
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Just had a thought...if i lifted the body would i have enough lift to fit two hardy bits of box section...attatch the sliders at each end...then weld the cage to the the sliders...or is that the wrong way to go!!???

[liljitjit]

Hey up ! have a look at the diy section for box section cills i am doing this mod soon hopefully as my cills are shot (but i plan to make/fit a cage at a later date) my thoughts were to use a wider section of box and weld/bolt the down tubes of the cage to the extented cill thus giving you sliders and cage all in one Im not sure about the fact it would be on the body tho? although i have seen them with outriggers to the chassis but that lowers your under body clearance I think it would be strong enough proviuding the body work is solid? hope it helps but any other thoughts from any one else on this ???

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this is a sj from silverzuk on difflock but you can see the idea i have in mind .

Rich

[4eye]

[quote="liljitjit"]Thanx...it looks easy enough and my sills are ingood condition so that wont be a problem....at least this way the chass stays untampered!
i have to make the cage first so meanwhile if anyone finds a fault with this idea then please let me know.


Many thanks for the input guys

[4eye]

Well the parts of the cage are formed...just waitin for the go ahead with the slider's...as soon as they're complete it's to me bud's for fitting!

[liljitjit]

pics are required for all to see ! I want one but i dont have time to finish what ive started at the min!!!!! pics pics pics are needed!


Rich

[4eye]

Pics.......no problem..! will be finishing the sliders tomorrow so will take a few snaps and will upload
tomorrow when home!