Roll Cage padding options

[Clint]

Whos got some good ideas for padding a 1 3/4" inch cage? want something that looks good, no tape/zip ties....

 

[needabronco]

I've seen nice 'pleather' looking covers that appear to have zippers on them, but I have no idea what brand they are or where they come from. I suppose you could try a top shop or boat cover guy to have some made.

 

[Clint]

I've seen nice 'pleather' looking covers that appear to have zippers on them, but I have no idea what brand they are or where they come from. I suppose you could try a top shop or boat cover guy to have some made.

I know WH makes some nice covers that zip over the padding, but on their site it says for 2" cages, which would just be too loose on my cage.

 

[needabronco]

Get some 1/4" roll foam and add to the padding, should work.

 

[Clint]

Get some 1/4" roll foam and add to the padding, should work.

Heck, I guess that would work, nothing like overthinking it.

 

[GraficO]

my old 72 had vinyl pads with zippers on the crossbar and the verticals... but I have no idea where they came from.?:?

I'd like to get something similar for my 68... any links or names of people that can build such an animal would be appreciated!;D

 

[00gyrhed]

You can make your own custom lenghts that look very good using velcro as a fastener.

 

[eb66to77]

http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?N=400145+304116+115&autoview=sku

You can use whatever padding you want.

 

[WILDHORSES]

Hi Clint, we do a ton of custom padding, all sizes. We need to know OD of the tubing and length of each pad to get you a quote. We have our "standard" color options black, camo, parchment and urban camo. We match Mastercraft seat material and others. I'm sure we can do what you are looking for. I'll see if I can get the web site changed and get a few more pics up.
sales@wildhorses4x4.com

 

[sstlaure]

I personally would only go with the SFI approved padding. It's made for head impacts. Pipe insulation isn't.

http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?N=700+4294920026+115+4294782320

 

[Clint]

Hi Clint, we do a ton of custom padding, all sizes. We need to know OD of the tubing and length of each pad to get you a quote. We have our "standard" color options black, camo, parchment and urban camo. We match Mastercraft seat material and others. I'm sure we can do what you are looking for. I'll see if I can get the web site changed and get a few more pics up.
sales@wildhorses4x4.com

thats what I was hoping to hear! Ill get some measurements tonight when I return to town and give you guys a call tomorrow!

 

[Dan's73]

Another word about pipe insulation: I used it on the frame of my soft top to deaden the slapping of the windows & I noticed that the stuff starts to break down pretty quick. It gets to a point where it just sort of "powders" when you touch it. Not a good option for padding for that reason alone, not to mention that actual padding uses foam that dissipates force on impact rather than simply compressing like insulation.

 

[ugly74]

I'm using "off center" rollbar padding. I think I got it from Summit. It fits nice and tight, so attaching it was no big deal. slip it on, turn it so the thicker part is towards you, and yer done.

 

[Clint]

Hi Clint, we do a ton of custom padding, all sizes. We need to know OD of the tubing and length of each pad to get you a quote. We have our "standard" color options black, camo, parchment and urban camo. We match Mastercraft seat material and others. I'm sure we can do what you are looking for. I'll see if I can get the web site changed and get a few more pics up.
sales@wildhorses4x4.com

Just an FYI, Rich at WH lined me OUT! Got me hooked up with pads that fit my cage, are the right color, etc. If you need padding, call em up.

 

[SC74]

That's great news to hear. My wife wants me to take the mud stained Roll Bar Rapz off of her cage and put something on that looks better. I'll have to give WH a call.

 

[lonesouth]

What about something like what comes stock on j**ps. zippered nylon material. What would be better, something that would let the moisture out, like the nylon, or something that is supposed to keep the moisture out, like vinyl? Course, if you coat the rollbar first, moisture/rust shouldn't be an issue, no?

 

[tbrend]

Get some 1/4" roll foam and add to the padding, should work.

That is what I did.
I had a gal at work sew me a cover.

Perfect.