roll cage help?

[fj40er]

I am go to be putting a roll cage in my 1974 FJ40. I would love to see some pics of how they look. I would love to buy a kit or just buy someones old cage. I do not have the front dash pad, so I would like a kit that does not have a bend in the front, I would like to see a metaltech cage with out the bend in the front. I am just loking for some ideas. Please just show me what yall have. Thanks Stephen.

pics, of my front dash :

 

[rusty_tlc]

Very nice cruiser, I like the look with no dash pad. and I know we are talking about an FJ40.

My old cage had straight A pillars, the problem with it was that you couldn't turn the window cranks with the door closed. Just something to keep in mind when you design yours.

Also consider a spreader bar across the front at dash height, it makes the cage a lot stronger.

 

[Colorado Boy-74-FJ40]

Nice job on the spray in bed liner. Too bads your Cruiser has to share the garage with that Heep!

 

[fj40er]

thanks, that a good thing to think about. Just last night I started to put my engine back together, I will have it done next week I hope! then I can move onto the roll cage. here are a fw pics from last nigh

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what do yall think?

 

[rusty_tlc]

I think you should stop work on your rig and start working on mine. That looks A#1 to me.

 

[fj40er]

what no one has any pics of roll cages?

 

[SouthBostonFJ40]

Aren't you glad you didn't sell it?


Good custom cage pics in this thread by Cirbo.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/213110-77-fj40-buildup-charlotte-finally.html

 

[fj40er]

I guess so, I will let you know when I finish. If I can ever finish!!!

 

[Isotel]

Our (Redline Land Cruisers) Cages do not have the Radical bend around the dash. your window cranks still work, it will still clear the Hard Doors and should look good without the dash Pad, you will have the option of putting the dash spreader a little lower than the following photos show

This is our Family Cage​

and one of my cage which can be reproduced if a customer is interested

PM me if you are interested in our cages , nice truck!

 

[fj40er]

how much does a kit cost? I live in Atlanta, so shipping my be a lot.

 

[Isotel]

Sent you a PM on the Cost!

 

[Tankota]

Thats a nice cage. Why the bend downwards in the middle of the windshield?
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h251/isotel2/FJ40/FJ40-Cage2.jpg

 

[71-CRUISER]

We are in Scottdale GA (inside the 285 perimiter) and we are an official retailer and Installer of Metal-Tech Cages. We would be more than happy to get you a quote to insatll one for you if you would like.

Please feel free to give usw a call if you have any questions. 404-508-4800

This is the last cage that I built. It has the optional seat craddel as well.


Thanks

 

[fj40er]

What kind of money are you talking about?

 

[71-CRUISER]

PM sent w/ pricing info.

 

[fj40er]

thanks

 

[vtcruiser60]

I picked up a metaltech cage. The price is right. they use all DOM tubing (the strongest), not DREW. If you can get the cage in-state....go for it.

If you have questions call their shop and chat with LT or Mark. They will explain why their cage design exceeds the specs of others....why they designed it as is....

Good luck.

 

[schmitty]

My cage might give you a few ideas and I don't have a dash pad anymore either. https://forum.ih8mud.com/ga-georgia-cruisers/209372-updates-presidents-40-a.html

Come to a Georgia Cruisers meeting and I am sure we have more then enough people that wouldn't mind helping you out with your build if you need some. Georgia Cruiser 4WD Club

 

[Isotel]

Thats a nice cage. Why the bend downwards in the middle of the windshield?
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h251/isotel2/FJ40/FJ40-Cage2.jpg

No particular reason, its more of a style thing, The bend can be rotated up, like i did on my cage so it just bends forward, and not down..

 

[Isotel]

I picked up a metaltech cage. The price is right. they use all DOM tubing (the strongest), not DREW. If you can get the cage in-state....go for it.

If you have questions call their shop and chat with LT or Mark. They will explain why their cage design exceeds the specs of others....why they designed it as is....

Good luck.

Our Cages Uses DOM in the Main "B" Pillar, and HREW for the rest of the design, Where Metal Tech uses DOM in their "A" Pillar, and HREW for the Rest. They also use 2" Tube, Vs. Our 1.75".. This allows us to get away from the large bend on the A Pillars, and have a Straighter, (and we believe stronger) design.

one other difference is 6 Cage Tie points in the Redline Cage, vs. the Large Mounting Plates and 4 Tie's of the MT Cages.

Either way you go, a Cage is the best investment for the safety of you and your Family, Here is a Photo and Link to Video of Tim Rolling his Prestine 4 Runner on the 4th, Cage did its job and everyone was ok, Except his Sheet Metal

http://s200.photobucket.com/albums/aa27/tdb7117/?action=view&current=128_2873.flv


Trevor - Redline Land Cruisers