cagework

[shortxjdoug]

started the cagework this week, matt started bending up some tube while i was at work today, should have it wrapped up and welded in tomorrow just thought i'd share.
chris playing with colorful jeeps

b pillar and rear structure

also matt is starting into the fabrication business on the side... specifically cages, just thought id mention it if anyones interested all the work on the green mj is his as well, let me or rredalty (matt) know if your interested

 

[rredalty]

done.

 

[shortxjdoug]

got it wrapped up and welded up today came out great lots of room for both driver and passenger as well as no more body flex!
bender setup, jd2

matt fitting the hip bars

detail on the upper support

its done for now... moving on to steering and the winch next

 

[dave92cherokee]

I've seen that bender in use on xtreme 4x4 but was wondering just how hard is it when bending the tube with it?

 

[rredalty]

Not bad but be ready for a workout.

 

[Ghost]

Not bad but be ready for a workout.

A-Men! You need a longer bar. Mine is like 10ft! LOL!

 

[Ghost]

b pillar and rear structure

Did you already weld it in? I'd move that b pillar closer to the shoulder unibody mount and tie it in. It will rally help with stiffining things up. IT also looks really close to your head. Hope not, I made that mistake the first time we did mine.

 

[256offroad]

pics with the seat and hip bar in? thinking about adding one to mine...just not looking foreward to climbing over it everytime i get in the jeep

 

[IntrepidXJ]

reminds me of my old cage.

as for the seat bar....you get used to it. it's not so fbad getting in and out

 

[GSequoia]

...IT also looks really close to your head. Hope not, I made that mistake the first time we did mine.

So that's what's the matter, eh? Hit your head too many times on the cage? :cheers:

 

[shortxjdoug]

pics with the seat and hip bar in? thinking about adding one to mine...just not looking foreward to climbing over it everytime i get in the jeep

if you run without doors add one.... ive put a jeep on its side before without doors those big rocks get awfully close for comfort... like randy said it isn't that bad, i plan on getting a steering wheel quick disconnect, no steering wheel makes it much easier matt gave me the idea he uses one in his mj....

 

[shortxjdoug]

Did you already weld it in? I'd move that b pillar closer to the shoulder unibody mount and tie it in. It will rally help with stiffining things up. IT also looks really close to your head. Hope not, I made that mistake the first time we did mine.

it isn't actually.... lots of interior head room in fact, we kicked the lower monting points in so the footplates sit directly on the "frame" ..... provides a little more support than just bare floor

 

[256offroad]

if you run without doors add one.... ive put a jeep on its side before without doors those big rocks get awfully close for comfort... like randy said it isn't that bad, i plan on getting a steering wheel quick disconnect, no steering wheel makes it much easier matt gave me the idea he uses one in his mj....

thats what i am thinking...just gotta figure out how high up i want it...any suggestions? going to run harnesses?

 

[shortxjdoug]

thats what i am thinking...just gotta figure out how high up i want it...any suggestions? going to run harnesses?

ill get a couple pictures where it sits now when the rain stops... i really like it there... high enough to serve a purpose but low enough to still be accessible.... definently gonna run harnesses just have to pony up some more cash

 

[MELKORsXJ]

its looking good doug... can't wait to see it at the flog!

 

[shortxjdoug]

its looking good doug... can't wait to see it at the flog!

dan i think you should cage the dd xj yea i can't wait to flex the old girls muscles.... hopefully ill have one ride on her before the flog but between school and work that might be tight...

 

[256offroad]

yeah ill hafta check it all out at the flog....that way we can compare the cages...mine is very similar to yours.

 

[MELKORsXJ]

doug... i have something else to build a cage for!