Exo Cage Help....

Full_M3tal · 12-06-06, 01:28 PM

Hello I Was Wondering If Anyone Had Any Pictures, Designs, Or Any Ideas On A Exo Cage. Im Trying To Get A Few Designs Together But Cant Really Figure Out How To Make The Front Come Together.

Thanks,
cameron

buffethat@comcast.ne · 12-06-06, 04:03 PM

I have been reading a ton of posts and saving all teh pics I can in a folder on my computer. I can send you a copy of that folder lateer this week when I get back to my home computer. There is a link in the FAQ that deals with cages and EXO stuff a ton of pictures in there.

I am in the same place as you, trying to figure out what I want to do. What size tube and strenght level. It gets to be a bit much after a while. There are some computer programs out there that will all but build the EXO for you. One of the more popular ones is called Bend Tech. They have four different levels so you don't have to spend a ton of money.

Good luck and let me know what you come up with, I may want to copy yours

Full_M3tal · 12-07-06, 02:21 AM

I Was Thinking something Like This, Conecting To Marlin Crawlers Sliders, It Would All Be Built Out Of 1 1/2" HREW, Or Dom. At 120 Wall, 2" Is Is Just To Hard To Bend By Your Self With A 8 Foot Extension, So I Decided To Go Smaller, And Put More Supports In.

What I Really Wanted Was The Look In The Front, So I Could Get An Idea On How To Connect Every Thing To The Front, And I Don't Want A Huge Ass Bubper Up There Either (Pardon My English).

This Is Just An Example, And This Is Not My Truck. Got It Off Cardomain. Well Here You Go...

"N8" · 12-07-06, 11:22 AM

Think Triangles!

2ndGenToyotaFan · 12-07-06, 08:27 PM

I'd only put one bar down the middle of the windshield.

e_parise · 12-09-06, 08:18 PM

ouch. thats gunna be rough on your milage. if your gunna use that much metal why not make it a trailer rig?

yotawheeler · 12-11-06, 09:15 AM

when you make a trailer rig you have to have somthing to tow it with! not to mention somthing to tow it on....just some thoughts...lol

Full_M3tal · 12-11-06, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e_parise

ouch. thats gunna be rough on your milage. if your gunna use that much metal why not make it a trailer rig?

Na Its Not To Much Metal,But Once Again My Name Is Full_M3tal. Trailer Rigs Are Way To Costly. You Have To Have A Tow Rig, Which My trooper Just Wont Make The Cut, And A Trailer Or A Tow Bar.I Dont Mind The Gas Milage, It's More About Saftey. But It Will Hopfully Be My Daily Driver As Well.The Plan Was Build It For This Years Cruise Moab, But Were Think We Are Going To Go A Few Weeks Later.

Velocity2 · 12-14-06, 04:33 PM

also what aboot your welding skills? Chromo is a bia to weld good. Also for the windsheld pillars put aboot a 30 degree angle on each one like so / \ that will help much, triangles are the name of the game, sqaures just fold flat!

Full_M3tal · 12-14-06, 10:44 PM

I've welded In School For Four Years, I Aslo Had A Welding Job That Taught Me More Than School Ever Did.

I Was Aslo Thinking About The Tringle In The Windshield As Well.

I Use A Miller 110v Welder. Little Easy Baker, But It Works Great.

Velocity2 · 12-15-06, 11:27 AM

You really should use TIG on that. MIG would work but since my life is depending on those welds everytime I go out, I would use TIG no exceptions!

Full_M3tal · 12-16-06, 12:31 AM

I Have Never Been Taught How To Use A TIG Before, And Wish We Had One. But I Am Alwas Worried About The Welds To. But I Hope Using Gussets Will Help.

Grim Reaper · 12-20-06, 06:16 AM

If you go to Pirate4x4 there is a HUGE thread of exo pictures in the Toyota truck section. The link is in the FAQ THREAD pinned at the top. You might also look for the flat bead thread. Lots of Exocages there as well to give you some ideas on the front.

Just don't start a new Exo cage thread...you will get hammered.

Bob_Garrett · 12-20-06, 06:35 AM

Here's a pic of one on a club member's rig and it was tested on its first outing with a 270 deg roll

Ranski · 12-20-06, 04:31 PM

Hey Bob, Was that pic taken before or after the roll?

nat88toy · 12-20-06, 07:56 PM

Im guessing... before

Bob_Garrett · 12-22-06, 06:14 AM

After.

If you look closely (hard to see in the small pic), you'll see a dent in the top of the driver's side fender. That and a dented driver's door (replaced before this pic) was the only damage as I recall..

Full_M3tal · 12-22-06, 07:39 PM

Thanks Grim That Helped Alot. I'll Post The Ones I Like... Well There Is More Then One Just To Say... And I'll Have To Do A Mix Of Them All....

Heres Some Pictures Everyone... YAY

Full_M3tal · 12-22-06, 07:41 PM

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Full_M3tal · 12-22-06, 07:42 PM

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Full_M3tal · 12-22-06, 07:47 PM

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foxfab · 01-01-07, 07:35 PM

UNBREAKABLE · 01-07-07, 06:14 PM

Bend-tech!

12-06-06, 01:28 PM	#1
Full_M3tal Moest_Killing Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Haven, Utah Posts: 355	Exo Cage Help.... Hello I Was Wondering If Anyone Had Any Pictures, Designs, Or Any Ideas On A Exo Cage. Im Trying To Get A Few Designs Together But Cant Really Figure Out How To Make The Front Come Together. Thanks, cameron __________________ Bullets For Blood I Like Caps! http://www.worldwideoffroad.com/ MyBuild Up: http://forum.ih8mud.com/79-95-toyota-truck-tech/140640-full_m3tal-build-up-86-4rnr.html

12-06-06, 04:03 PM	#2
buffethat@comcast.ne IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roxborough, CO Posts: 111	I have been reading a ton of posts and saving all teh pics I can in a folder on my computer. I can send you a copy of that folder lateer this week when I get back to my home computer. There is a link in the FAQ that deals with cages and EXO stuff a ton of pictures in there. I am in the same place as you, trying to figure out what I want to do. What size tube and strenght level. It gets to be a bit much after a while. There are some computer programs out there that will all but build the EXO for you. One of the more popular ones is called Bend Tech. They have four different levels so you don't have to spend a ton of money. Good luck and let me know what you come up with, I may want to copy yours __________________ Thanks Tom 1985 4Runner(again) Marlin crawler Ult. 5.29 with Elockers frt&rr, High pinion front with custom axles JPR motor with headers into 2.25 exhaust Marlin lift on 37's and a ton of other goodies. TLCA #6136 DD is a 2005 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 loaded.

12-07-06, 02:21 AM	#3
Full_M3tal Moest_Killing Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Haven, Utah Posts: 355	I Was Thinking something Like This, Conecting To Marlin Crawlers Sliders, It Would All Be Built Out Of 1 1/2" HREW, Or Dom. At 120 Wall, 2" Is Is Just To Hard To Bend By Your Self With A 8 Foot Extension, So I Decided To Go Smaller, And Put More Supports In. What I Really Wanted Was The Look In The Front, So I Could Get An Idea On How To Connect Every Thing To The Front, And I Don't Want A Huge Ass Bubper Up There Either (Pardon My English). This Is Just An Example, And This Is Not My Truck. Got It Off Cardomain. Well Here You Go... Attached Images __________________ Bullets For Blood I Like Caps! http://www.worldwideoffroad.com/ MyBuild Up: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=140640

12-07-06, 11:22 AM	#4
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12-09-06, 08:18 PM	#6
e_parise IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SLO, CA / Monterey, CA Posts: 193	ouch. thats gunna be rough on your milage. if your gunna use that much metal why not make it a trailer rig? __________________ ~Evan P. ~1997 - ARB - Kaymar - Warn - 315's - Snorkel - Internal tire - Dual battery - Hella 4000's - Taco Wheels ~2007 Yeti 4x - 36 Talas - DeeTrax - Saint Brakes - X0 - MRP - RP23 ~2007 Yeti AS-X - 36 Van - DeeMax - X9 - Code Brakes - DHX 5

12-11-06, 09:15 AM	#7
yotawheeler IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 761	when you make a trailer rig you have to have somthing to tow it with! not to mention somthing to tow it on....just some thoughts...lol __________________ in my driveway.... '74 FJ40- disc brakes, saginaw,8274. SM420 sitten in the shop just waiting '78 FJ45 project rig x2 '81 BJ42 '86 HJ60

12-14-06, 04:33 PM	#9
Velocity2 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: cinci,Oh Posts: 147	also what aboot your welding skills? Chromo is a bia to weld good. Also for the windsheld pillars put aboot a 30 degree angle on each one like so / \ that will help much, triangles are the name of the game, sqaures just fold flat! __________________ 1978 FJ40-Sold and Missed. 1985 Hliux. Lock-right in back, Pro-comp XT's 35" and Pro-Comp 6" lift and "redneck extraordinare" P.O.

12-14-06, 10:44 PM	#10
Full_M3tal Moest_Killing Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Haven, Utah Posts: 355	I've welded In School For Four Years, I Aslo Had A Welding Job That Taught Me More Than School Ever Did. I Was Aslo Thinking About The Tringle In The Windshield As Well. I Use A Miller 110v Welder. Little Easy Baker, But It Works Great. __________________ Bullets For Blood I Like Caps! http://www.worldwideoffroad.com/ MyBuild Up: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=140640

12-15-06, 11:27 AM	#11
Velocity2 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: cinci,Oh Posts: 147	You really should use TIG on that. MIG would work but since my life is depending on those welds everytime I go out, I would use TIG no exceptions! __________________ 1978 FJ40-Sold and Missed. 1985 Hliux. Lock-right in back, Pro-comp XT's 35" and Pro-Comp 6" lift and "redneck extraordinare" P.O.

12-16-06, 12:31 AM	#12
Full_M3tal Moest_Killing Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Haven, Utah Posts: 355	I Have Never Been Taught How To Use A TIG Before, And Wish We Had One. But I Am Alwas Worried About The Welds To. But I Hope Using Gussets Will Help. __________________ Bullets For Blood I Like Caps! http://www.worldwideoffroad.com/ MyBuild Up: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=140640

12-20-06, 06:16 AM	#13
Grim Reaper IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 49	If you go to Pirate4x4 there is a HUGE thread of exo pictures in the Toyota truck section. The link is in the FAQ THREAD pinned at the top. You might also look for the flat bead thread. Lots of Exocages there as well to give you some ideas on the front. Just don't start a new Exo cage thread...you will get hammered.

12-20-06, 06:35 AM	#14
Bob_Garrett IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shawnee, KS TLCA# 9268 Posts: 911	Here's a pic of one on a club member's rig and it was tested on its first outing with a 270 deg roll Attached Images __________________ "Inside every old person is a young person saying "What the F*** happened?" Bob 95 FZJ80 83 Mini-Truck Tornado Alley Cruisers Shawnee, KS

12-20-06, 04:31 PM	#15
Ranski IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 290	Hey Bob, Was that pic taken before or after the roll? __________________ Randy 85' 4Runner (buildup in Progress) http://www.yotatech.com/f88/ranskis-...buildup-80743/ 06' Sequoia Shawnee, Kansas

12-20-06, 07:56 PM	#16
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01-07-07, 06:14 PM	#23
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12-22-06, 06:14 AM	#17
Bob_Garrett IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shawnee, KS TLCA# 9268 Posts: 911	After. If you look closely (hard to see in the small pic), you'll see a dent in the top of the driver's side fender. That and a dented driver's door (replaced before this pic) was the only damage as I recall.. __________________ "Inside every old person is a young person saying "What the F*** happened?" Bob 95 FZJ80 83 Mini-Truck Tornado Alley Cruisers Shawnee, KS

12-22-06, 07:39 PM	#18
Full_M3tal Moest_Killing Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Haven, Utah Posts: 355	Thanks Grim That Helped Alot. I'll Post The Ones I Like... Well There Is More Then One Just To Say... And I'll Have To Do A Mix Of Them All.... Heres Some Pictures Everyone... YAY Attached Images __________________ Bullets For Blood I Like Caps! http://www.worldwideoffroad.com/ MyBuild Up: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=140640

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