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[LQ9 4D]

The cage this 40 came with from the PO was just not good enough for me. I need a family cage that ties into the frame. I am going to have Subaru WRX seats in the front with 5 point belts, The rear SEAT will be a mastercraft bench with 4 point belts eventually.

The other day my buddy John came over with some software for the PC called Bend-Tech PRO. So we spent about 2 hours measuring and entering information into this program. When we were finished we could see the end result in a 3D image. This is what we we ended up with, haven't added the gussets in the computer. This will be 2" 120wall DOM.

Today I took the top off and the old cage out. THE CAGE IS FOR SALE

Soon we will start cutting, bending, and notching
-Eric

 

[Brian in Oregon]

Your existing cage looks a lot like the discontinued SOR cage that I have in my '71 FJ40. The difference is my front posts are straight, not contoured. It's a good cage, just not state of the art cage technology. I need to add a family cage extension to mine. I'm not going to replace the whole thing.

 

[Isaacjohnstar]

Nice new design! Just curious how much for the old one?

 

[youmustbecrazy]

sent you a pm on old cage might be in yucaipa in next day or two

 

[kolson]

Just a new guy

I love the enthusiasm, I can't wait to build up my cage to safely allow a 3rd passenger. I just bought my rig, but already have some big aspirations. I will be extending the existing cage to cover the rear seat. 5 point harnesses have been purchased and will be installed shortly. And finally I want to build some protection for my hood, I needs to be tasteful though, I refuse to ride in a rig that looks like it was put together by a crack head. I have got a few ideas from the pics on this forum and can't wait to post my own spin off on what others have done. I am under tooled as I only have a s***ty Harbor Freight style bender, however I have managed to turn out some decent bumpers thus far. One day the ball and chain might let me have a real bender and then I will spend twice as much at the steel yard. Please feel free to reach out and offer any sage advice I know you all have. I am just a simple newb. FWI the FAQ portion of this site is one of the best I have ever seen!

 

[cruiserhead]

Bend Tech is great.So is the digital readout for the bender called Tube Bandit.No more watching the little pointer on the degree ring.

David

 

[LQ9 4D]

Update:

The old cage is sold now. Thank you Hugh

 

[youmustbecrazy]

THanks for the cage! post up some pics of your build and motor, very nice!

 

[40girl]

looks like its comin along... cruiser looks good.

 

[LQ9 4D]

Cruiserhead_-
I will tell my friend about this Tube Bandit you speak of. Looks like it will make life so much easier.

I will get back to you guys to show some progress.

 

[cruiserhead]

Cruiserhead_-
I will tell my friend about this Tube Bandit you speak of. Looks like it will make life so much easier.

I will get back to you guys to show some progress.

It`s well worth it and they`re in California.Tell them I sent you.

David

 

[Rajafarhan]

Wow man i love the cruiser ....

 

[LQ9 4D]

rajafarhan- thanks man!

cruiserhead- my buddy has this husky level/dig. readout. It seems to work alright, we will see about the A-pillar hoop might be challenging.

Saturday there was some progress before I had to split to work. Bought steel, set up some tools, cut, and started to bend. I made the B-pillar hoop and the C-pillars. Will get some more work done this week.
-eric

 

[Slowerthanu]

I'm going to redo my cage in 1.75 dom. I did my first with a combination of 1.5 and 2 and I felt the 2 inch was too large.

I use bend tech and a simple tape measure, degree ring and it works great.

 

[LQ9 4D]

I was going to do 1.75 DOM but didn't have the dyes. Used what was available.

 

[40girl]

looks great! get it running so we can wheeling! you can join the 4x4 crew up here! we got prob 20 40's within a ten mile radius!

 

[Slowerthanu]

I was going to do 1.75 DOM but didn't have the dyes. Used what was available.

Me too, it isn't bad and it is stronger for sure. I just like as much interior room as possible.

 

[LQ9 4D]

After a couple days I was able to get some times to make the front hoop of the cage, Yeah! Was a little intense but not too bad.

Had to cut up the wheel wells for the bar to come thru. Cut the filler tube off--no more front tank.

taping it up and tacking it in place.

The front of the cage complete!

I will be pressing forward this weekend to get more done.

 

[youmustbecrazy]

looking sweet man!

 

[camcruiser13]

coming along nicely