Roll Cage Design

[TDORSloppy]

I'm going to be putting a cage in my truck within the next month and I need some ideas for the design. I found a couple pics of trucks that I liked but still haven't made a final decision. The cage is going from the firewall to the rear bumper and I want to keep it semi-lightweight (2.4L motor). Here's a couple pics of what I want to do.
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.protrux.net/cage1.jpg>http://www.protrux.net/cage1.jpg</A>


The first picture is a little too much for me and the second pic is too simple. What's my best bet?

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[partybarge_pilot]

The second set-up looks good to Me. I would put in some X braceing and call it a day. Simple isn't bad. All the load points on the truck are well supported and it is well triangleated.

[mgobaja]

The 2nd pic looks like a jungle gym. Way too much.

[Kritter]

I am notsure which pic is forst and which is second, but the picture here look good and the other truck on the hyperlink looks like too many redundant pieces. Go with the pic on this page.

Kris

[cleartoy]

I like the grey standard cab. I agree with the other guy. Add some x bracing. Nice though.

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[ntsqd]

The only issue I have with the posted pic is where the hyd bump's cross bolt is attached to the structure. It's very nicely done, but it puts a bending moment on that tube. If you're going to include some hyd bumps, think about how to introduce it's load at a tube junction, not mid-span of a tube. It would be nice if the battery tray were not cantilevered off the frame rail, but if it's tied into the 'horse collar' xmember it's probably good enough.
Also, note the diamond shaped gussets where the hyd bump's tube pierces the frame rail & at the front spring hanger, very nice details.

TS

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[Bryan_D]

Is that the Duffco truck? Well not Duffco but the guy who won the MDR race at Barstow in Feb? Looks to be the same.

[sbro]

No, that's not the Jon's Duffco yota that won the Wildwash race. His is set up slightly different....

[ntsqd]

Maybe a stupid Q, but what are the bottles duct taped to the rear cage for ?

TS

"It only seems kinky the first time"
-- Bumpersticker seen in Lost Wages

[rdc]

i am wondering the same thing

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