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1st Gen Cage Plates..... !!! DIY4X PRE-ORDER !!!

Greg72

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Guys,

Kert is working with me to finalize the design of the 1st Gen cage plate shims for my MAW Build project. For those of you who haven't seen the "prototype", here it is:






The concept is simple enough: When you bolt down a cage plate to the convoluted floor section, it's impossible to make a strong, solid connection because of the inevitable gaps under the cage plate. These shims are intended to fill those gaps in the areas where cage plates will be installed (both on top of the floor, and on the underside) for total thickness of just over 1/4" total, with no air gaps. NOTE: The design IS slightly different between the shims that sit on the "top side" vs. the ones that mount "underneath"... so it will be important to get these in matched sets.

I'm moving full-steam ahead on this and figured I'd give you guys some advance warning that Kert @ DIY4X is going to be setting up his CNC to do a batch of these for me..... obviously, if this is something you'd want for your own project now is the time speak up. There are setup charges to do this work, but once it's running the costs for the parts get cheaper and cheaper to make..... since those setup charges get amortized across a large number of parts.

So.... for those of you who are serious about getting this kind of product, now is a good time to get the parts at a nice discount.

I don't have any interest in being the "middle man" on this deal, I just want to get a list of names for the people who are interested. When it's time to place the order, each of you will be responsible for contacting DIY4X with your payment info. The final price will be determined based on how many people actually commit to purchase.

We're still probably at least another week away from a production run, so there's a little time to work out final details and questions.



-G
 
Greg, I'd be really surprised if bed pattern was different on later model trucks. Have you checked it yet? It seems like there are a lot more square body guys, so if it works for them too that gives you the potential for a much bigger order.
 
Greg, I'd be really surprised if bed pattern was different on later model trucks. Have you checked it yet? It seems like there are a lot more square body guys, so if it works for them too that gives you the potential for a much bigger order.

Yeah, I betcha it's the same but there's no way for me to confirm that except to provide the dimensions (which I've already done) and have somebody cut a sample to test it. Honestly, that's something that Kert should probably do some R&D on once he's cut a few of these for the 1st Gen guys...

It's gotta be a huge market out there. I can't believe I'm the only person who is bothered by those huge gaps and wants a slick rollcage solution. :popcorn:





-G
 
It's actually slightly different on the newer trucks. My buddy Chuck in Hawaii had an 89 and it was off a little if I remember right. Used a profile gauge to check.

Anywho, I'm interested in this. I won't be able to use them for a while, but if it saves everybody some money I'd commit now. Just need to figure out how many I'd want...

edit: Now that I think about it, it may have been my Dodge pickup that I checked. I'd say once Kert makes the first one he could just check on his truck though and confirm or deny.
 
For the 1st Gen guys..... I'll help you figure out quantities, lengths, etc. based on the most probable installation locations for a the rollcage plates.

Most of it will undoubtedly be covered in my build thread, but I'll make sure to simplify the process for everyone as much as possible. :waytogo:


-G
 
For the 1st Gen guys..... I'll help you figure out quantities, lengths, etc. based on the most probable installation locations for a the rollcage plates.

Most of it will undoubtedly be covered in my build thread, but I'll make sure to simplify the process for everyone as much as possible. :waytogo:


-G

I knew I could count on you:bow:
 
It's gotta be a huge market out there. I can't believe I'm the only person who is bothered by those huge gaps and wants a slick rollcage solution. :popcorn:
-G
Yeah, I bet you are correct.

I'm a very long way away from needing cage plates but I am interested depending on costs. I'd put me in the "maybe" category.
 
Yeah, I bet you are correct.

I'm a very long way away from needing cage plates but I am interested depending on costs. I'd put me in the "maybe" category.


....and just to clarify, this isn't a "now or never" type deal. I'm sure Kert will keep the programming and can run more batches later on for anyone that asks. It just may end up being more expensive if you lone-wolf it with an order.


-G
 
Crap I just re-did my cage and welded all the plates down


Don't sweat it Chris....

Not everyone can sit around for 10 years waiting for the next "big thing" to happen. You're OUT THERE driving and enjoying your truck... and that counts for a lot. :waytogo::bow::waytogo:


-G
 
I to am a long ways off from cage work, but like the way these look and think I can work them into my cage build.Lets get the ball rolling on another awesome DIY4X part
 
It would be awesome if it could be made (affordablly for Kert) by the foot or maybe a standard two foot length or something like that. That way the buyer could just cut their individual pieces to the length they need since I'm sure everyone's would be slightly different. Maybe.
 
It would be awesome if it could be made (affordablly for Kert) by the foot or maybe a standard two foot length or something like that. That way the buyer could just cut their individual pieces to the length they need since I'm sure everyone's would be slightly different. Maybe.

There is a practical limit to how long these shims can be. Kert indicated that 6" is pretty much the limit due to issues keeping the metal strips rigid enough to hold good tolerances for the beveled edges...

-G
 
If there was enough demand, this part could be made in 20 foot sticks as an aluminum extrusion and just cut to length. But it probably won't have that kind of demand.
 
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