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Old 05-16-2009, 07:54 AM
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extend my internal cage to protect the passengers now!

im fitting a rear bench in my runner because my son is almost old enough for the trails. The problem is that the rear bench is out in the open. i need to extend my internal cage to protect the passengers now. i need some ideas on cage design. i still want my top to fit back on and i need a much room as possible for camping gear. simple yet strong and effective.

do runner benches come with lap belts or shoulder style????
my seat is a front bench from a second gen truck so i need to find some belts. i guess i could do some four points back there for saftey!!!
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From the factory they came with a roll bar to protect the passengers in the rear seat. You might have better luck finding a factory roll bar.

Here's a good pic of the roll bar in relation to the rear seat: http://www.wabfab.org/home/brandon3.jpg

My '87 has lap belts, but there is a fitting on the roll bar to mount a shoulder belt. This is also visible in the above pic, they use it for a bracket for the bikini top. There are some posts about folks buying shoulder belt kits and mounting them.
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If you want the factory style roll bar. I can cut it out of our parts 4Runner and ship it to you. $40 plus shipping, let me know.
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i think the factory roll bar would work, do you have the seat with the mounting brackets and belts too??? maybe ill go on a road trip your way!!!

i kinda want something more custom that goes overhead and has some sweet handles. i have a grizzley tube bender and a welder. it's hard to visualize my goal, but i'll keep trying.
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this is what i want to use for my kids. you can get it to go just behind the rear seat or all the way to the back of the runner.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...=4runner+cages
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thanks for the info guys, i have plenty of inspiration now.
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I've got the rear seats and belts too. If you want it all, let me know. If not, that cage in the Pirate link looks great! Good luck.
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how much do you want for the rear seats, belts and bar. where abouts is mariposa cali
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I'd take $80 for it all. The 4Runner is actually at my shop in Oakhurst, which is about 40 minutes from Fresno.

Edit-I removed the roll bar, seats, and belts this afternoon. I have them set aside with the hardware if you are interested in them. The rest of the shell is off to the scrap yard...

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how much would it cost to send to bellingham washington 98226!! i'll give your asking price if you got the seatbelts and all.
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I sold the rear seats to another guy. If you just want the seatbelts, $25 shipped. It's going to cost a LOT to ship the roll bar, but if you want it, $125 more shipped.
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Originally Posted by Ron's 85
i need to extend my internal cage to protect the passengers now. i need some ideas on cage design. i still want my top to fit back on and i need a much room as possible for camping gear. simple yet strong and effective


http://4xinnovations.com/pages/cages/cages.htm

Some pretty good lookin cages here....
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