Securing Cage to Windshield Frame

JefeAZ

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• Sep 18, 2017

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Need some ideas on how to secure my cage to the windshield frame. There are threaded holes in both end caps of the cage and those sit just above the windshield frame. It is very tight though, maybe a half inch of clearance between the cage and frame. Several holes in the windshield frame to choose from.

I will not be running a hard top or a riser channel for a soft/bikini top even though its pictured with one.

The best I can come up with is putting a rubber padded screw into the cage and run an L bracket off each to some turnbuckles

 

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5001craig

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• Sep 18, 2017

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If that threaded hole isn't the most convenient place you could think about doing what I did. I bought a Nut-Sert kit and installed them where the SS turnbuckles fit. Been thinking about installing jamb nuts but it's not been a priority.
This is the Nut-Sert kit I got off Amazon.

 

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• Sep 19, 2017

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I just mounted my cage to the truck. Took a strip of steel sheet and drilled a hole on the end and bolted the end to the windshield. Then welded the strap to the cage. Your over thinking it too much.

Another way is the same method and make the strap a little long and bend it so it follows the tube a couple of inches and hose clam it in place. a little getto but gets the job done.

 

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• Sep 19, 2017

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Ya I may have to weld some bungs into the bars for 3 point belts so 2 more for the cage mount won't hurt. I dont think the L bracket would look all that good but it will be hidden well with the bikini top

 

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• Sep 19, 2017

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Looks like it is touching your soft top riser. Just bolt it to thats with a smooth headed torx bolt and be done

 

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• Sep 19, 2017

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Ever read the tech article? This guy did a nice job. http://classicbroncos.com/tech/clean-windsheild-braces-to-roll-cage

 

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• Sep 19, 2017

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Crush said:

Looks like it is touching your soft top riser. Just bolt it to thats with a smooth headed torx bolt and be done

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I am going to be selling that riser as the custom bikini top I am ordering doesnt need it.

FordBronc said:

Ever read the tech article? This guy did a nice job. http://classicbroncos.com/tech/clean-windsheild-braces-to-roll-cage

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I did not, thanks!

 

Broncobowsher

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• Sep 19, 2017

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Turn buckles work great. Hold it ut dont try to rack the windshield frame with body flex.

Although it looks and sounds like you can just use some rubber bumbers as a cushioned stand off and call that good.

 

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Broncobowsher said:

Turn buckles work great. Hold it ut dont try to rack the windshield frame with body flex.

Although it looks and sounds like you can just use some rubber bumbers as a cushioned stand off and call that good.

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That's what I did. I believe I read about it on the tech article. Just took some rubber tubing and "sleeved" the bolt inside the turn-buckle ends.