Yet another roll cage thread
03-01-2014, 04:28 AM
#11
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I'd say give them a call. After googling it for you it looks interesting. Only thing is there would be additional cost associated with the welding.
03-01-2014, 07:11 AM
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That recently mentioned item.... looks a bit shady to me. The website failed to list tube size, type, show attachment methods and locations.... and I don't see a whole lot to triangulation in that thing.
I guess, if the starting material is good, it might be something to work with, but at that point, you might as well just do it yourself. Sounds like you have a welder, just need a bender, notcher, and some imagination. My guess is you'd actually save money buying the material at the yard yourself, the only thing that would screw up that equation is the additional bender/notcher.... but if you can see further uses, it's an easy purchase (assuming funds are in line).
I guess, if the starting material is good, it might be something to work with, but at that point, you might as well just do it yourself. Sounds like you have a welder, just need a bender, notcher, and some imagination. My guess is you'd actually save money buying the material at the yard yourself, the only thing that would screw up that equation is the additional bender/notcher.... but if you can see further uses, it's an easy purchase (assuming funds are in line).
03-01-2014, 08:44 AM
#14
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That recently mentioned item.... looks a bit shady to me. The website failed to list tube size, type, show attachment methods and locations.... and I don't see a whole lot to triangulation in that thing.
I guess, if the starting material is good, it might be something to work with, but at that point, you might as well just do it yourself. Sounds like you have a welder, just need a bender, notcher, and some imagination. My guess is you'd actually save money buying the material at the yard yourself, the only thing that would screw up that equation is the additional bender/notcher.... but if you can see further uses, it's an easy purchase (assuming funds are in line).
I guess, if the starting material is good, it might be something to work with, but at that point, you might as well just do it yourself. Sounds like you have a welder, just need a bender, notcher, and some imagination. My guess is you'd actually save money buying the material at the yard yourself, the only thing that would screw up that equation is the additional bender/notcher.... but if you can see further uses, it's an easy purchase (assuming funds are in line).
03-01-2014, 09:18 AM
#15
It looks like a pretty basic sport cage designed to supplement the factory cage, similar to the rock hard cage. It also looks like a small company and the website is lacking a lot of info and the pictures aren't the best. I just sent them an email asking a few questions about the tubing and connection points, I'll relay what they send me.
To me, being weld in and going to the floor puts this one on a MUCH higher level than a bolt in.... that being said, I don't see a whole bunch of anything beyond the standard bolt in sport cage based upon what I can see.
My thoughts are, if you are doing this to either look cool or just have some basic protection in addition to stock, go sport... if you want a real cage that offers real protection and are going to start modifying the interior/tub/dash to do so... you might as well do it right and not use one of these as a basis as they make too many compromises for packaging reasons (or so I hope that is the reason).
Maybe I am wrong and they got it right.... just cynical as the less info someone puts out, the less they usually want you to know (or be proud of).
03-01-2014, 10:16 AM
#16
JK Junkie
Very cool... looking forward to what they say. I know a few years back, they had a thread on the product in a different forum.
To me, being weld in and going to the floor puts this one on a MUCH higher level than a bolt in.... that being said, I don't see a whole bunch of anything beyond the standard bolt in sport cage based upon what I can see.
My thoughts are, if you are doing this to either look cool or just have some basic protection in addition to stock, go sport... if you want a real cage that offers real protection and are going to start modifying the interior/tub/dash to do so... you might as well do it right and not use one of these as a basis as they make too many compromises for packaging reasons (or so I hope that is the reason).
Maybe I am wrong and they got it right.... just cynical as the less info someone puts out, the less they usually want you to know (or be proud of).
To me, being weld in and going to the floor puts this one on a MUCH higher level than a bolt in.... that being said, I don't see a whole bunch of anything beyond the standard bolt in sport cage based upon what I can see.
My thoughts are, if you are doing this to either look cool or just have some basic protection in addition to stock, go sport... if you want a real cage that offers real protection and are going to start modifying the interior/tub/dash to do so... you might as well do it right and not use one of these as a basis as they make too many compromises for packaging reasons (or so I hope that is the reason).
Maybe I am wrong and they got it right.... just cynical as the less info someone puts out, the less they usually want you to know (or be proud of).
03-01-2014, 10:36 AM
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To the OP, are you looking to do the install yourself or are you looking to have someone take care of it?
I like the Synergy option as it is fairly inexpensive and looks to be strong.
You could also do what Abendx has said and bend up a custom cage for yourself. The other option is to find someone doing custom roll cage work.
RollCageGuy.com -- Custom Roll Cages
This guy is located in Ohio so he isn't to far from you. Granted he does sports cars but it might be worth a shot giving him a call. He may be willing to work up a functional design for your Jeep with you.
I have seen his work in cars and it is nice so I can at least attest to that.
We have also worked with another guy that is located in Stroudsburg PA.
I like the Synergy option as it is fairly inexpensive and looks to be strong.
You could also do what Abendx has said and bend up a custom cage for yourself. The other option is to find someone doing custom roll cage work.
RollCageGuy.com -- Custom Roll Cages
This guy is located in Ohio so he isn't to far from you. Granted he does sports cars but it might be worth a shot giving him a call. He may be willing to work up a functional design for your Jeep with you.
I have seen his work in cars and it is nice so I can at least attest to that.
We have also worked with another guy that is located in Stroudsburg PA.
03-01-2014, 11:12 AM
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i really like the looks of the river raiders weld in cage, as for function i have no input. I was thinking about getting one and just slapping it in quick when i raptor line my tub since the interior is going to be apart already, even though i only offroad mildy and have no need for it really. my dad used to own a welding business and i went to school for welding and metal fab, skill and equipment around my house is in no shortage 
03-01-2014, 11:47 PM
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Just FYI. The Rock Hard cage is very well made and I have heard several incidents where jeeps rolled and the cage held up. If you have a hard top you will have to trim some of the Freedom panel where the knuckle attaches. The trimming is all inside and does not effect exterior.
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03-02-2014, 01:44 PM
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I am looking for function not aesthetics. I have two sons and want the protection. I want something I can install. A good friend is a welder for GE. And I have had two major suspension companies say his welding looks robotic it is so good.
The rock hard is nice but I really dont like the giant knuckles everywhere.
The rock hard is nice but I really dont like the giant knuckles everywhere.