roll cage (take 1)

[muddogbob]

Here are a few pictures of our first LandCruiser roll cage. We built it in my '90 FJ62 using 1-3/4" .120" wall DOM tubing. The pilars are bolted to the floor using 3/16" plates sandwiching the body on either side. Each pilar utilizes a slip joint at the base to allow final weld inside the vehicle. Let me know what you guys think!

~Bob

 

[muddogbob]

A couple more

 

[Nolan B.]

Looks sweet. I sure could have used one of those not too long ago. I'd like to make one of those someday. Really nice work.

 

[Marc311]

That's impressive. It looks like it would hardly obstruct the driver and passengers. The grap handles are a nice touch too - maybe keep some people from losing fingers.

So, is the next phase "testing"? I guess you'll post again if you survive that phase.


Nice work.

 

[krookedpandas]

That looks awesome!

 

[RockDoc]

Love the tape roll on the transfer lever. Just like mine!!

 

[landcruiserjunky]

I like it, especially how the tube flows along the top of the roof.

 

[Butt Ugly Chuck]

Looks great! Even has structural grab handles for rear passengers. I dig it!

Butt

 

[muddogbob]

Thanks for replys fellas!

Here what it looks like from underneath.

 

[mikeyk280]

pretty much exactly what I want on my 60, just with a rag top... Great job!

 

[GLTHFJ60]

That looks fantastic! I love how the bar curves with the A pillar of the truck.

How much?

 

[weak-link]

will the window cranks on the 60's be an issue?

 

[muddogbob]

That looks fantastic! I love how the bar curves with the A pillar of the truck.

How much?

As I am not yet a red star member I can't get into any of the details about cost and availability. I don't want to step on anybody's toes here. At this stage in the game we are simply looking for feedback. What would you guys like to see in a weld together roll cage kit?


~Bob

 

[muddogbob]

will the window cranks on the 60's be an issue?

I'm not sure. I'll have to try and track down a 60 door to test fit and check clearance.

 

[In2cruisers]

What would you guys like to see in a weld together roll cage kit?


~Bob

Well, Id like to see it in my rig.....Need a 60 for a model?

C

 

[chappysfj40]

The only thing i ever heard negitive about the way the floor plates are done is it creates a perfect shear point to tear the body in a event of a roll over, just what i heard, as anyone else heard of this?

 

[D'Animal]

Looks like a clean fit.

 

[jtreehorn]

I think your roll cage looks SICK and I would love to chop my top, add the cage and a soft top and spend my summer cruising the backroads of the PNW!

 

[Tapage]

Looks pretty nice .. and the A pilars are awesome .. great clearance. just see that you don't use a bar from pilar A to the other pilar A down the dash.

 

[iron_giant]

Looks pretty nice .. and the A pilars are awesome .. great clearance. just see that you don't use a bar from pilar A to the other pilar A down the dash.

x2 If you can keep from using a dash bar from A pillar to A pillar structurally, I rather have the dash open also. I really like it!