Aquaman
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I don't know if this was already adressed, but did you tie it into the frame anywhere?
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Cage finally done
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I did not tie into the frame, I believe it will cause stress risers and eventual cracking of the frame.
Rene
I did not tie into the frame, I believe it will cause stress risers and eventual cracking of the frame.
Rene
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I did not tie into the frame, I believe it will cause stress risers and eventual cracking of the frame.
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yeah, I've always thought the "it HAS to be tied in!" crowd is a little silly sometimes. IMO the most important factors in a strong cage is its design, tube strength and the quality of the fabrication work. They always talk about body/frame seperation. IMO, if the body were to seperate from the frame... and the seats/belts are tied into the cage, it'd prolly be a good thing for the body to come off. Last thing I need is to be attached to all that heavy iron/steel chit as its flying around and breaking. I'd rather take a sheetmetal body part to the noggin than a np205... lol! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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I did not tie into the frame, I believe it will cause stress risers and eventual cracking of the frame.
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yeah, I've always thought the "it HAS to be tied in!" crowd is a little silly sometimes. IMO the most important factors in a strong cage is its design, tube strength and the quality of the fabrication work. They always talk about body/frame seperation. IMO, if the body were to seperate from the frame... and the seats/belts are tied into the cage, it'd prolly be a good thing for the body to come off. Last thing I need is to be attached to all that heavy iron/steel chit as its flying around and breaking. I'd rather take a sheetmetal body part to the noggin than a np205... lol! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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I really don't believe any cage is built to withstand ANY rollover scenario no matter how extreme, and not see some tweaking or damage.
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Definitely agree with you there. Who cares if you roll your truck over, all the occupants are ok, and the cage is completely trashed? I know I don't care what the cage looks like when it's all over as long as it protects the occupants.
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I'd rather take a sheetmetal body part to the noggin than a np205
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I really don't believe any cage is built to withstand ANY rollover scenario no matter how extreme, and not see some tweaking or damage.
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Definitely agree with you there. Who cares if you roll your truck over, all the occupants are ok, and the cage is completely trashed? I know I don't care what the cage looks like when it's all over as long as it protects the occupants.
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I'd rather take a sheetmetal body part to the noggin than a np205
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