Front cage support through dash?

[bosshoff]

A while back I remember seeing a roll cage that had the front supports going right through the dash. So instead of having that little angled offset, the dash was drilled out with a hole saw, and then a piece of pipe was welded in the cutout to trim it out. Then the cage was put into place. By going throug the dash, the cage was wider between the doorways. Does anyone understand what I am talking about? Does anyone have a picture to post?

 

[komodo72]

I believe that is Dusty's bronco...

 

[Dusty]

Yeah that sounds kinda like mine but not quite. With the little piece of pipe welded back in that bosshoff mentioned, it sounds kinda like another cage I've seen a pic of somewhere recently but don't recall where.

Here's mine, still not "cleaned up" all purdy-like yet but you get the idea:

Dusty

 

[broncoman1972]

Dusty your my hero! I've been trying to figure out how to build a cage that would give me more legroom and clearance form some Unity spotlights installed by PO. I saw your pics a month or so ago and you nailed it. Cutting the dash seems dramatic, but then I'm gonna put 38's with 3.5" lift so I'll have plenty of practice.....