How much for custom roll bar/cage?

[TexasBronco]

I was just wondering how much some of you have paid to have a roll bar/cage installed? I am thinking about having one bent and welded locally but don't want to get riped off. So any info, or specs for a roll bar/cage....Thanks.

 

[flint_knapper]

I installed a smitty built rear roll bar about 12yrs. ago<br>just recently got a front cage kit from mike at complete off roads it is real nice also got 2 extra spreaders for the center and 8 gossets with shipping 190.00. he makes them with the hoop across the windshield frame<br>very strong. <br>

 

[ET]

I had a shop in Dallas, can't remember which, quoted me $100 a point for custom cage. I went with cheap smittybuilt.<br><br>Eugene

 

[broncobsession]

After looking at how much I would spend to outfit my Broncos with full cages and pre-runner bumpers, I decided to buy a JD2 bender, Harbor Freight tubing notcher, and welder to make my own. For the price of a 1 nice set of ProtoFab bumpers and All 4 Fun custom cage I can buy all the stuff to do it.

 

[teknalee]

yea if you're gonna get the nice bumpers and a cage you you're spending money right there that could go to tools to help you with the bronco later.. and maybe even help you to make a few bucks on the side ;D we just got a model 3 jd2.. lookin forward to getting back home so i can get started

 

[Wzbell]

[quote author=teknalee link=board=5;threadid=10214;start=0#73967 date=1034727383]<br>yea if you're gonna get the nice bumpers and a cage you you're spending money right there that could go to tools to help you with the bronco later.. and maybe even help you to make a few bucks on the side ;D we just got a model 3 jd2.. lookin forward to getting back home so i can get started <br>[/quote]<br><br>What did you pay for the model 3 jd2?

 

[Madgyver]

Model 3 JD2 Bender

 

[67halfcab]

Mine Cost me one radius arm, about $12 worth of paint and about 2 hours preping it. ;D

 

[SteveL]

2" .120 wall tubing.

 

[broncobsession]

[quote author=67HalfCab link=board=5;threadid=10214;start=0#74034 date=1034735504]<br>Mine Cost me one radius arm, about $12 worth of paint and about 2 hours preping it. ;D<br>[/quote]<br>You are the luckiest person I've ever heard of. Perfectly built EB for $1700 with everything I want on mine, etc. etc. Stop posting, you're making me feel bad ;D

 

[Guest]

My father-in-law just get his custom built ( only provided a picture )installed, and painted for $900 total from a quality welder with a quality bender.

 

[howiebilt]

$10 / ft. .......Less if you help ...more if you help too much ;D Thats what I charge . 1 3/4 " .120 wall , tied to frame .

 

[TexasBronco]

Re:How much for custom roll bar/cage? self fabrication

For those self fabricators out there.....for a first time job I have been suggested to build it out of pvc pipe first to test the fit. I plan on making a roll cage. Is this a good idea for a first timer? Any suggestions, I should keep in mind well do in this. Thanks

 

[howiebilt]

<br><br>Remember ... it is a very important piece of safety equipment ... when you build something as important as a cage , make sure you consider who's safety is in question . If your fabrication skills are acceptable to you , and the people who will inevitably ride with you , then I would suggest starting with muffler tubing and learn how to make some of the bends you will need for your cage . It is not too expensive and will give you the basic ideas of how to bend a cage and work with tubing . After you change your mind a million times and try half again as many ideas ...get yourself some <br>1 3/4" or 2" HREW or DOM tubing and build the real one . Look at some of the aftermarket ones and surf the web for different styles of cages . There is no reason you can't duplicate your favorite for yourself . <br><br>Good luck and have some fun already ;D

 

[SteveL]

I use 3/4" emt to make a template and bend the 2" tubing to it.