Roll Cage Install Advice

[vtboy51]

I'm fitting my cage to be welded and I realize because the PO welded in some "overlay" floor pans my floor heights are a bit higher than normal. This is a Bronco Bob cage, that has been tacked and fit to a normal bronco, so the front section sits a bit taller because of the shitty floors. I've got two concerns, first the front section sits higher and may cause problems if I put my hard top back on (and it just looks unlevel). Second, if I ever correctly replace the floor pans the cage will not fit properly, it will be angled a bit to high.

I'm trying to determine the best way to solve this, I was thinking of cutting the section of floor directly under the cage foot pad and recessing it down to the original floor, thoughts?? Or maybe I had add an extra 1/4", or so, plate under the mid and rear feet to level it out, then just remove the shims once I replace the floors.... Any advice is greatly appreciated.

 

[Skiddy]

doesn't really look out of level, not enough height difference that the top wouldn't fit. but if you want it level shim plates would be the best.

 

[bronkenn]

doesn't really look out of level, not enough height difference that the top wouldn't fit. but if you want it level shim plates would be the best.

I would shim as well. That way when you redo your floors you can remove them. Ken

 

[BGBronco]

I can see the line across the door frame since you mentioned it but 1/4" isn't that much. If you are putting a soft top over it you will never notice it.

 

[Apogee]

I would shim the rear if it bothers you, as that's the easiest option to undo later.

 

[vtboy51]

Thanks for the feedback, I just wanted to be sure I wasn't missing anything as I thought through this problem. I think I'll just add some 1/4" plates under the rear legs, then remove them when I replace my front floors so it will all sit level in the end.

 

[jmangi62]

Thanks for the feedback, I just wanted to be sure I wasn't missing anything as I thought through this problem. I think I'll just add some 1/4" plates under the rear legs, then remove them when I replace my front floors so it will all sit level in the end.

^^^^^ There ya go, answered your own question. I have that same cage and love it.

 

[markatherton]

roll cage

If you don't shim up the high spots you will alter your door openings when you crank it down.

 

[West Tn Dawg]

Slight thread hi-jack.......
Will these cages fit in a Bronco with the headliner?

 

[67RT]

Make sure the floors are securely welded if you are just bolting to them...

 

[sprdv1]

Thanks for the feedback, I just wanted to be sure I wasn't missing anything as I thought through this problem. I think I'll just add some 1/4" plates under the rear legs, then remove them when I replace my front floors so it will all sit level in the end.

Good call...