Big Hoov's Cage Fun

[Recko555]

The tie-in metal isn't going to bend, it is going to rotate about the bushing.

FerrumCampitor,
That is my point. The body metal is taking the brunt of the support. The body imetal is going to shear. If it were support the way I mentioned, the frame is supported by the tie-in kit.

Someone mentioned that if the truck was on "its lid" it would be a bad situation for the tie-ins, in actuallity, it would be best if it was exactly on top of the cage. With force pushing equal on the passenger and drivers sides, the cage tubes (tube going from drivers to passenger sides) would be keeping the tie-ins from rotating. But still weight pushing on body.
Worst situation all force on passenger or drivers side = rotation, where the body metal is resisting the rotation. Going to shear there first.

Is this going to work, yeah kinda, but I wouldn't choose it.

 

[RajinCajun]

I got what ya'll are saying... with the lower tube welded on the frame theroetically it can't rotate at the top point unless hit with lots-o-force.

I like this design for ease of removal for welding, additions later etc. But I completely understand your point.

 

[Recko555]

I really like the cage.

 

[RajinCajun]

Thanks, it was quite a bit of work, but well worth it to see the finished product.. We just took some pics of cages and pulled what Jerry liked and went to town and added as we went along.. It really fits the lines of the Bronco nice.. I can't wait to see the cargo rack mounted to the tabs we put on the bare cage..

Here are a few more pics.. The bottom of the B pillars have 4 bolts .

 

[Imagator]

I posted earlier but I gotta say it again, that cage looks Awesome! If you want to make some money I will buy one. Ive been looking for one the past few months but cant seem to find one that I want. You should consider building a few. I will be your first customer. I wish I had your talent. Great Job!

 

[brian72]

definitely let's see some pics of the roof rack mounted. I need to do the same thing and want to see your setup.

 

[bigjhoov]

 

[bigjhoov]

 

[Tito]

Cage and Rack looks pretty sweet, those hubcaps are actually pretty awesome on there too, especially with the rims black!

 

[XT700]

What are you using for equipment? Specifically, what bender and notcher? Also do you like the tools you were using or is there something better? Looks great!!!

 

[RajinCajun]

Pro Tools Pro105HD Bender, notcher from Keith at XtremeCrawlers, and Bend-Tech EZ3D. Planning to get a plane-of-bend bracket, angle finder/protractor style, and the pipe notch finders(like are in Jeg's).

 

[brian72]

is the rack got a full flat bottom or is it open?

 

[bigjhoov]

 

[ChrisinWV]

Man, is it me , or is that rig just lookin sweet!
I really like the lines that you have created.
Looks great!

 

[bigjhoov]

Man, is it me , or is that rig just lookin sweet!
I really like the lines that you have created.
Looks great!

Thanks, we like it!

 

[sfaforester]

Jerry, that thing looks good. Rajin, did you build it onto the bronco or take measurments, welded it up, then stuck it on?

Very nice job. I love the tie it to the frame. I may have to come down there and let you tie in my crab cage.

I look forward to seeing it at Katemcy...or sooner.

 

[scsm76]

Excellent job!
Not to beat the point to death, but you could just mount the bushing at the frame with the bolt vertical. Then it could only hinge front to back and not up and down. As far as safety with all the cross bars on the bottom I don't think the cage is going to punch through the floor and your tie-ins will keep it from ripping off the frame which would is more likely to happen. Hopefully you will never have to test it!

 

[RajinCajun]

Jerry, that thing looks good. Rajin, did you build it onto the bronco or take measurments, welded it up, then stuck it on?

It was built and tacked into place in the Bronco. I really need to get a plane of bend bracket, the tube ends do not line up after several bends.. but that is because of not actually getting it square again for the rest of the bends I am guessing. This was the longest cage we had built. The tubes were only off by an inch but a small ratchet strap put things in place for sizing and tacking..

The frame tie in's that way was easy, measure, cut, tack, then pull them out and fully weld, then bolt them back in. Could the tie in's rotate, sure, but it would have to bend the body, and the cage.... and like stated above, with the lower bars, I don't think it could punch through the floor. Unless Jerry decides to run the Baha 1000 I think we are safe

 

[M.T.]

Where did you get the rack?