M3TAL D0RK's eXo cage build up...

M3TAL D0RK · 04-07-08, 05:00 PM

a few pics to get it going

SPDSHFT · 04-07-08, 06:00 PM

Looks good!

M3TAL D0RK · 04-07-08, 08:26 PM

thanks. i had a pretty good idea of how i wanted it to look before we started, but its changed a few times. . . any question/comments welcome.

Wayneraintree · 04-10-08, 10:49 AM

how's about a shot of the cage around the cab... looks good.

rockrash · 04-11-08, 01:27 AM

What tubing are you using is it dom or hrew and what diameter and thickness.Buy the way it looks good more pics please.

M3TAL D0RK · 04-11-08, 08:24 PM

We don't have the cab finished yet.. I just wanted to show progress as we build. We decided the start with the front bumper. The winch plate from Trail Gear that I purchased through Worldwide Off Road provided a great starting point or base. We first bent the bar that mounts right above the plate and then did the lower supports and the front hoop.

M3TAL D0RK · 04-11-08, 08:25 PM

Then we decided to try and bend the piece that comes off the side of the front hoop and runs across the top of the grill, down the hood, up the 'a' pillar and across the cab... In one piece. That was an adventure LOL. I recommend doing one or two bends at a time. It worked out good though, we had to sleeve it in one place but it turned out nice.

M3TAL D0RK · 04-11-08, 08:28 PM

We also bent the Main hoop that goes across the back of the cab before this also. That was all one piece too. It actually worked out pretty good. Right now we are working on finishing up the "hood" section and then we will start on the cab and finish up the rear. I won't be down to the shop till Sunday but I'll post pics when we get more progress going. I'll let you know what type we used also. I just want to make sure what it is before I tell you wrong. We spent quite a bit of time debating size and type. So, ya I'll let ya know.

Wayneraintree · 04-12-08, 05:19 AM

Thanks man, my rig is getting exo'ed soon so I am happy to see ideas...

Full_M3tal · 04-13-08, 12:01 AM

Its 1 3/4" HREW, No DOM. I Believe 120 Wall (1/8")

Full_M3tal · 04-13-08, 12:01 AM

Gnarly Cage D000D3

M3TAL D0RK · 04-13-08, 12:20 AM

Thanks Full_M3tal. Couldn't remember the wall size. What was Screwbuddy's build out of? (Version 1)

M3TAL D0RK · 04-13-08, 09:45 PM

Didn't do any bending today, but Full_M3tal did get his running today again. Sweet!! So I just did what I could; trimmed the back section of the fenders, (sorry no pics yet of that) and then some painting... Had my little helper there for a bit today as well.

Full_M3tal · 04-14-08, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3TAL D0RK

Thanks Full_M3tal. Couldn't remember the wall size. What was Screwbuddy's build out of? (Version 1)

2" Iron Pipe Was The First One, 2" DOM And HREW On The Second One.

I Think 1 3/4" Is Now What There Going To Use From Now On Just Because Its A Pain To Bend 2" In The Bender.

M3TAL D0RK · 04-27-08, 02:42 PM

top bracing and one side pretty much done... progress so far.

M3TAL D0RK · 04-27-08, 02:43 PM

side view

the truck doctor · 04-28-08, 09:01 PM

sweet cage, love the front bumper and stinger looks very agressive.

M3TAL D0RK · 05-01-08, 03:12 AM

thanks. finished the other side today, and got it all sprayed. thats probably all we'll be able to get done before the moab trip. the most important parts are done for now. ll post some pics this weekend.

Toyrunner87 · 05-10-08, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayneraintree

Thanks man, my rig is getting exo'ed soon so I am happy to see ideas...

on bit of advice...look into getting the cage flanges so you can take it off in sections when you want. I'm going to have to have mine cut off and flanged on now so i can get in and fix some body damage and paint it.

04-07-08, 05:00 PM	#1
M3TAL D0RK IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 98	M3TAL D0RK's eXo cage build up... a few pics to get it going Attached Images __________________ minis kick ass. i got some toyota junk. www.myspace.com/m3tald0rk

04-07-08, 06:00 PM	#2
SPDSHFT IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 40	Looks good! __________________ *"When all else fails, lock the hubs and head for the neighbor's lawn!"* 2004 Tundra DC 4x4 - Camburg LT, SAW, Bilstein, Demello sliders, ProComp wheels, BFG A/T KO,TRD, K&N, ICOM 208H, Pioneer AVIC D3, Polk Audio, SnugTop, Scanegauge II, and much more to come.....

04-07-08, 08:26 PM	#3
M3TAL D0RK IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 98	thanks. i had a pretty good idea of how i wanted it to look before we started, but its changed a few times. . . any question/comments welcome. __________________ minis kick ass. i got some toyota junk. www.myspace.com/m3tald0rk Last edited by M3TAL D0RK; 04-07-08 at 08:27 PM. Reason: um..

04-10-08, 10:49 AM	#4
Wayneraintree IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Eastern PA TLCA# 9720 Posts: 2,522	how's about a shot of the cage around the cab... looks good. __________________ Jeffrey TreadLightly BlueRibbon Coalition United Four Wheel Drive TLCA.org ALCA- Fledgling Cruiser group of eastern PA

04-11-08, 08:24 PM	#6
M3TAL D0RK IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 98	We don't have the cab finished yet.. I just wanted to show progress as we build. We decided the start with the front bumper. The winch plate from Trail Gear that I purchased through Worldwide Off Road provided a great starting point or base. We first bent the bar that mounts right above the plate and then did the lower supports and the front hoop. __________________ minis kick ass. i got some toyota junk. www.myspace.com/m3tald0rk

04-11-08, 01:27 AM	#5
rockrash IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fresno Posts: 104	What tubing are you using is it dom or hrew and what diameter and thickness.Buy the way it looks good more pics please.

04-11-08, 08:25 PM	#7
M3TAL D0RK IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 98	Then we decided to try and bend the piece that comes off the side of the front hoop and runs across the top of the grill, down the hood, up the 'a' pillar and across the cab... In one piece. That was an adventure LOL. I recommend doing one or two bends at a time. It worked out good though, we had to sleeve it in one place but it turned out nice. __________________ minis kick ass. i got some toyota junk. www.myspace.com/m3tald0rk

04-11-08, 08:28 PM	#8
M3TAL D0RK IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 98	We also bent the Main hoop that goes across the back of the cab before this also. That was all one piece too. It actually worked out pretty good. Right now we are working on finishing up the "hood" section and then we will start on the cab and finish up the rear. I won't be down to the shop till Sunday but I'll post pics when we get more progress going. I'll let you know what type we used also. I just want to make sure what it is before I tell you wrong. We spent quite a bit of time debating size and type. So, ya I'll let ya know. __________________ minis kick ass. i got some toyota junk. www.myspace.com/m3tald0rk

04-12-08, 05:19 AM	#9
Wayneraintree IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Eastern PA TLCA# 9720 Posts: 2,522	Thanks man, my rig is getting exo'ed soon so I am happy to see ideas... __________________ Jeffrey TreadLightly BlueRibbon Coalition United Four Wheel Drive TLCA.org ALCA- Fledgling Cruiser group of eastern PA

04-13-08, 12:01 AM	#10
Full_M3tal Moest_Killing Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Haven, Utah Posts: 355	Its 1 3/4" HREW, No DOM. I Believe 120 Wall (1/8") __________________ Bullets For Blood I Like Caps! http://www.worldwideoffroad.com/ MyBuild Up: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=140640

04-13-08, 12:01 AM	#11
Full_M3tal Moest_Killing Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Haven, Utah Posts: 355	Gnarly Cage D000D3 __________________ Bullets For Blood I Like Caps! http://www.worldwideoffroad.com/ MyBuild Up: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=140640

04-13-08, 12:20 AM	#12
M3TAL D0RK IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 98	Thanks Full_M3tal. Couldn't remember the wall size. What was Screwbuddy's build out of? (Version 1) __________________ minis kick ass. i got some toyota junk. www.myspace.com/m3tald0rk

04-13-08, 09:45 PM	#13
M3TAL D0RK IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 98	Didn't do any bending today, but Full_M3tal did get his running today again. Sweet!! So I just did what I could; trimmed the back section of the fenders, (sorry no pics yet of that) and then some painting... Had my little helper there for a bit today as well. Attached Images __________________ minis kick ass. i got some toyota junk. www.myspace.com/m3tald0rk

04-27-08, 02:42 PM	#15
M3TAL D0RK IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 98	top bracing and one side pretty much done... progress so far. Attached Images __________________ minis kick ass. i got some toyota junk. www.myspace.com/m3tald0rk

04-27-08, 02:43 PM	#16
M3TAL D0RK IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 98	side view Attached Images __________________ minis kick ass. i got some toyota junk. www.myspace.com/m3tald0rk

04-28-08, 09:01 PM	#17
the truck doctor IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tuscaloosa Ala. ROLL TIDE! Posts: 104	sweet cage, love the front bumper and stinger looks very agressive. __________________ the truck doctor

05-01-08, 03:12 AM	#18
M3TAL D0RK IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 98	thanks. finished the other side today, and got it all sprayed. thats probably all we'll be able to get done before the moab trip. the most important parts are done for now. ll post some pics this weekend. __________________ minis kick ass. i got some toyota junk. www.myspace.com/m3tald0rk

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