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UTV's Off Road ( RZR, YXZ, Mini Buggy, Carts,etc.) => UTV Chassis and Suspension => Topic started by: Odyknuck on December 16, 2009, 12:14:27 PM

Title: Roll cage - Bolt On - To do or not to do
Post by: Odyknuck on December 16, 2009, 12:14:27 PM

I am in the process of streaching one of my Pilot frames. Of cource the OEM roll cage will no longer fit so I have decided to make a new one piece welded roll cage. I will be using 1 3/8" .095 DOM. The OEM cage is bolted on to the frame. I have been pondering to do the same and reuse the eixsting mounts. Now of cource welding it on would be the best however I like the Ideal of being able to remove the cage for ease of access. Thoughts please.

Title: Re: Roll cage - Bolt On - To do or not to do
Post by: BDKW1 on December 16, 2009, 02:16:28 PM

Weld it on and be done with it. It will be stronger and lighter. Plus, bolt on weldments rarely line up well unless you have a nice jig and weld in the proper sequence.

Title: Re: Roll cage - Bolt On - To do or not to do
Post by: fabr on December 16, 2009, 06:47:07 PM

I prefer welded myself but if properly done on a light buggy a bolt on would be fine IMO.

Title: Re: Roll cage - Bolt On - To do or not to do
Post by: Odyknuck on January 28, 2010, 10:31:54 AM

Welded it is.