New "bolt on" cage

[1rooster]

I know this thread is about two years old but I am in the process of getting a new replacement cage built. They still got to finish welding, bracing,powder coating, and also building a new flush mount roof, but should be done next week. I'll post more pics once completed.

(I could not believe how thin walled the stock cage is)

Tri county machine and fab out of Ocilla Georgia is going to start selling the bolt on kits in the near future.

 

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[ohanacreek]

that looks REALLY clean and well planned, solid piece front to back and side to side, no triangulation though so probably be a great replacement ROPS, but I wouldn't trust it as a true roll cage.

Did you paint the plastics?

 

[1rooster]

that looks REALLY clean and well planned, solid piece front to back and side to side, no triangulation though so probably be a great replacement ROPS, but I wouldn't trust it as a true roll cage.

Did you paint the plastics?

No I just purchased some replacement plastic for a 2015 model instead of painting.

As far as strength goes I know this design will be stronger than stock ( thicker walled and less bolted areas and solid welds) . I could add some triangulation if needed. Iv seen some stock ROPS buckle under minor rollovers.

 

[TimmyBoy84]

That's a nice simple good looking cage, exactly what i was planning before the stork brought my son along lol... Went to Johnson Valley for thanksgiving weekend and after doing some hairy rock climbs I definitely need a better cage.

 

[1rooster]

Got some more accomplished today. Got my new "quieter" snorkel ran out of 2.5 inch tubing. Also started on the roof. Got the blue prints completed and using 1/8 diamond plate. I'll get more pics later

 

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Got the dementions perfect. Getting close to powercoating time!

 

[TimmyBoy84]

is this cage shorter than the OEM? or about the same height

 

[1rooster]

is this cage shorter than the OEM? or about the same height

From the height of the factory cage with oem roof on it is 6.25 inches shorter

 

[1rooster]

is this cage shorter than the OEM? or about the same height

I am 6 fooot tall and sitting in driver seat I have 5.25 inches to top of diamond plate and 3 inches with a helmet on.

 

[1rooster]

Still got to take a few inches off the back but turning out good

 

[1rooster]

We gone attach the top to the roll cage with oem roof latches for easy removal.

 

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[LarryAmboy]

Put some bracing in it so it’s like a real roll cage and I’m in for one


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[1rooster]

Put some bracing in it so it’s like a real roll cage and I’m in for one


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Yeah man that is defiantly doable. I wanted a lower profile ROPS design that was equivalent or greater in strength so this was the design. I spoke with the engineer that designs them and he stated if you wanted a true roll cage He can do that. If we build it like a real roll cage I’ll do DOM tubing. Same overall design. But it will have knee bracing and x-bracing. Triangulation from side to side and front to back.

 

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So here's a couple of glamour shots. All I got left is some new vinyls for the back does by creativeutvgraphics.

Tri county is gone start productions these if anyone is interested.

 

[swsebek]

Hey that roof looks incredible,one of a kind look