So I need to get a cage in the blazer before I can take my 3 year old wheel'in and I'm debating between the two cages. I can't find a donor (73-75 around here) so i am leaning towards an Exo cage. Any opinions on what's better? Anyone with experience with both? Pics of different Exo's on your rigs? And I did do a search and liked bboys exo.
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Exo cage Vs. Internal cage
- Thread starter spuul
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Not and expert by any means, just my $.02. If you really have a nice solid body (blazer body)
then I'd go with an exo cage but if that were the case why would you trash a perfectly nice blazer body. Just a guess, but I'd think it would be much more expensive to build an exo than an internal cage because the total length of tube used on an exo is greater plus it would probably be much harder to fab up whether you are a pro or do a home job. Also, is this truck driven on the street much or strictly a trail rig? I really don't like the look of exo cages on rigs that are used to be driven much on the street, especially DDs. I think it looks really corny. Internals look sweet if they are done right. Safari/family cages look the best. Let us know what you decide and keep us posted.
Hoby
then I'd go with an exo cage but if that were the case why would you trash a perfectly nice blazer body. Just a guess, but I'd think it would be much more expensive to build an exo than an internal cage because the total length of tube used on an exo is greater plus it would probably be much harder to fab up whether you are a pro or do a home job. Also, is this truck driven on the street much or strictly a trail rig? I really don't like the look of exo cages on rigs that are used to be driven much on the street, especially DDs. I think it looks really corny. Internals look sweet if they are done right. Safari/family cages look the best. Let us know what you decide and keep us posted.Hoby
an exo makes an already big rig bigger. maybe you have a really nice rig and want to keep it that way. thats fine, buy a beater, cut away everything that doesn't get you down the trail and cage whats left.
1-tonmudder
1/2 ton status
I went with an internal cage myself.
I agree that it would make it a lot bigger,but I wouldn't cut up a nice one to put a cage in.
I agree that it would make it a lot bigger,but I wouldn't cut up a nice one to put a cage in.
It's not a daily driver but does get driven on the street. The body is in good shape, but I am going to cut out the fenders for 39" Iroks (lots of cutting) as I have a 4" lift on it now. i am more about function over form so appearances don't matter that much to me.
Hossbaby50
3/4 ton status
It is easier and cheaper to get an internal cage to be safe & strong. There are some kits that can be had in the aftermarket to put a cage in a K5 pretty easy were a exo is completely custom. An exo can be made safe & functional but it takes alot more planning, time, & skill.
I personally have an interior cage in mine and really like it. An exo would make my truck bigger then it is and make it harder to wheel in the rocks and tight trails I do in AZ. I would do an interior cage and if you still want to do an exo for more strength then do that too.
Harley
I personally have an interior cage in mine and really like it. An exo would make my truck bigger then it is and make it harder to wheel in the rocks and tight trails I do in AZ. I would do an interior cage and if you still want to do an exo for more strength then do that too.
Harley
Spuul, just found this in the classifieds.
http://www.coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214154
http://www.coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214154
Rocks and tree's can go right through an 'exo'.
Exo's are big and big.
If your all about function, and your putting 39's on there with 4 inches of lift..............go internal.
Exo's are big and big.
If your all about function, and your putting 39's on there with 4 inches of lift..............go internal.
k5 krawler 50
1/2 ton status
here is a decent exo on a k5, but i agree w/ gmc4cw, why make a wide rig wider... anyways here is a cool pic i dug up
considering what you are saying about your build plans... yeah, go internal. Its only a matter of time before you start wanting to be narrower etc anyway... and there isn't anything narrow about a rig with an exo. Even one done by a pro ads quite a bit of width to a rig.
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I really don't like/understand exo cages.
Go with an internal cage
Go with an internal cage
you mean you don't like this?38377k5 said:I really don't like/understand exo cages.
Go with an internal cage
Big91RustyBucket
1/2 ton status
Yeah Ryan that thing is just sexy. Even if it is made out of poop pipe.
pauly383
Daddy383
If you actually go wheeling enough where you think you need a cage , your going to end up hitting the body panels sooner or later , things stick out sometimes , and tag the panels anyway .
I struggled with the keep it looking nice thing for too long . Now I don't care , the wheeling is more important than how it looks .
I am starting an internal cage , the first section will hopefully be in for BB07 .
I struggled with the keep it looking nice thing for too long . Now I don't care , the wheeling is more important than how it looks .
I am starting an internal cage , the first section will hopefully be in for BB07 .
5280k5
1/2 ton status
spuul said:That's great, now I just need to find a donor 73-75 so I can go toplessThey are a rare item in CO.
With the full convert I think internal cages is the best way to go, I like mine.
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Not reallymuddermilitia said:you mean you don't like this?
To each his own though, I suppose.
I agree.38377k5 said:Not really
To each his own though, I suppose.
5280k5 said:
With the full convert I think internal cages is the best way to go, I like mine.
That's a good lookin' cage.
