*Official* Cage idea/pic/discussion thread

**FunkSkunk** · 01-06-2005, 12:48 AM

Ok, it seems to be a well debated topic of how to build a cage for your jeep. So post up your ideas, questions, pics, whatever and lets see if we can create a central location for all this knowledge.

**FunkSkunk** · 01-06-2005, 12:50 AM

another cage.... with the X brace on the B pillars

**FunkSkunk** · 01-06-2005, 12:53 AM

This is what I plan on fabin for my jeep.......

**FunkSkunk** · 01-06-2005, 12:57 AM

AtoZ Fabrication................................

**FunkSkunk** · 01-06-2005, 01:02 AM

A to Z fab again

**FunkSkunk** · 01-06-2005, 10:19 AM

CJ cage..............

RabiDaWise · 01-07-2005, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FunkSkunk

Ok, it seems to be a well debated topic of how to build a cage for your jeep. So post up your ideas, questions, pics, whatever and lets see if we can create a central location for all this knowledge.

Who built this cage?? That's what I'm lookin to do for mine this summer.

**tube yj** · 01-09-2005, 07:33 PM

good idea for a thread, this topic seems to come up often. My biggest point in cage design is strength. ALot of cages are built to look cool, and safety is an afterthought. Also, alot of people are tending to go with a lot of tubing in there cages and it ends up looking like a junglegym.

here is a link to the complete build of my cage, and all of the pics should be working now
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/new-cage-62878/

Here are a few pics of my cage. Halo design, 2 inch DOM tubing, 6 direct frame tie in points

**tube yj** · 01-09-2005, 07:44 PM

fj40 cage built by jk customs

door bars, seat mounts tied into cage

rear shot

b pillar frame tie in

**tube yj** · 01-09-2005, 07:51 PM

some jkcustoms jeep cages

**tube yj** · 01-09-2005, 07:58 PM

bronco cages

**FunkSkunk** · 01-11-2005, 04:59 PM

anyone have any questions on cage building???? (thats what i made this thread for)

BART CJ5 · 01-11-2005, 08:05 PM

Has anyone used EWR instead of DOM? I have heard that EWR is just as strong and is a LOT cheaper. The only kicker is the weld seam has to be in just the right position for bending or it will kink or dare I say split. Any experiences? With the cost of steel these days, a guy hates to skimp but if it will work just as well.

RideRed04 · 01-11-2005, 11:26 PM

I've heard mixed results with ewr. I'm personally going DOM when I get the new front built for mine. If I was doing an exo, where it was more of a protection of the body and structural beefing rather then THE structure.

BART CJ5 · 01-12-2005, 09:50 AM

You guys have anymore pics of tie in options for say my CJ5 or anytie in for that matter?

01-11-2005, 08:05 PM	#13
BART CJ5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Center Point, IA Posts: 164 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Has anyone used EWR instead of DOM? I have heard that EWR is just as strong and is a LOT cheaper. The only kicker is the weld seam has to be in just the right position for bending or it will kink or dare I say split. Any experiences? With the cost of steel these days, a guy hates to skimp but if it will work just as well. __________________ [COLOR=Red]'79 [/COLOR] [COLOR=Silver]CJ5[/COLOR] 4" lift, 4 corner DT3000's, 33x12.5R15 TSL on black steel 15x8's (2"b.s.), full cage, [COLOR=Silver]C.C.[/COLOR] [COLOR=Red]4X4[/COLOR] 3/16x2x4 rear frame, [COLOR=Silver]C.C.[/COLOR] [COLOR=Red]4X4[/COLOR] S.R.S, stretched wheel base, [COLOR=Silver]C.C.[/COLOR] [COLOR=Red]4X4[/COLOR] front and rear bash bumpers, work in progress.

01-11-2005, 11:26 PM	#14
RideRed04 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Strum, Wisconsin Posts: 1,245 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I've heard mixed results with ewr. I'm personally going DOM when I get the new front built for mine. If I was doing an exo, where it was more of a protection of the body and structural beefing rather then THE structure. __________________ 1989 YJ: 3.5" of lift, 36" irok's, warn 9.5ti, d44's 1998 XJ classic for DD, a little lift, a little tires

01-12-2005, 09:50 AM	#15
BART CJ5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Center Point, IA Posts: 164 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	You guys have anymore pics of tie in options for say my CJ5 or anytie in for that matter? __________________ [COLOR=Red]'79 [/COLOR] [COLOR=Silver]CJ5[/COLOR] 4" lift, 4 corner DT3000's, 33x12.5R15 TSL on black steel 15x8's (2"b.s.), full cage, [COLOR=Silver]C.C.[/COLOR] [COLOR=Red]4X4[/COLOR] 3/16x2x4 rear frame, [COLOR=Silver]C.C.[/COLOR] [COLOR=Red]4X4[/COLOR] S.R.S, stretched wheel base, [COLOR=Silver]C.C.[/COLOR] [COLOR=Red]4X4[/COLOR] front and rear bash bumpers, work in progress.