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Odyknuck

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Roll cage - Bolt On - To do or not to do
« 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.
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Offline BDKW1

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Re: Roll cage - Bolt On - To do or not to do
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Roll cage - Bolt On - To do or not to do
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: Roll cage - Bolt On - To do or not to do
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2010, 10:31:54 AM »
Welded it is.
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