914runner

I really like what you have done so far.

When I was planning on putting sliders and a fron bumper on the rig I really wanted to do a wheel arch bar, But I hadnt really seen any. If I was still planning on doing that, I would definately model it after yours, they look great!

4rnr

tanks, they work better than they look!

Napoleon047

i dont know him, but im a big fan of his work, he turned his 4runner into this:


i cant seem to find the thread where he did the exo, but ill keep looking

4rnr

Yeah ive seen that thing it is about what i am aiming for someday, body wise.

One More Time

The latest issue of Petersen's Off road has a few pics of their XJ with the exo cage in it. Check it out!

4Hummer

Hey Its My Twin... Only Bigger, and SAS'ed

Nice to see a decent Chop Job and not just a hack


Im planning on doing the side protection that 4rnr has on his rig, Just finishing up the bumper as we speak. Than Sliders and the rest.

Keep up the Good Work 4rnr your truck looks awesome

4rnr

Ok, Im going to go for it, Ive got to scratch up some money for a 1.5" die and some more DOM.
The one thing I get a kick out of in these exo debates is how some people think that it is all or nothing. That some how by putting a 90 or 95% cage is less safe than stock. I may not be able to tumble of a cliff in moab, but I will be able to flop it in the muddy trails of Illinois.
So I will resurect this thread at a later date when the money gods are more friendly. Until then enjoy the fruits of some of my research....
Click here:http://offroadvideos.com/vidclips/03...Bestof2003.wmv
(if its a repost, I dont care)

westy44runner

it is not less safe than stock you are right..but for those that wheel along ridgelines, boulders, etc...it does not do you any good to construct a cage that could potentially crumble under the impact. It happens quite often and those that have properly designed cages end up with little to no injuries bearing they have 3 pt. harness...or the like and they're vehicles are often still in good shape.

photoleif

buildup page from KC_JoNeS over on pirate. he did quite an extensive exo.

4rnr

I wish my cage could be that easy and simple. Try and find one on a 2nd gen runner, that still open there rear doors. (except foir the one previously on this thread)

yeaitsme

thats my buddys runner.. its a buggy all tubein the rear now...

4rnr

Thats one bada$$ rig I'd like some pics and info on how he got the tube between the doors and still got them to open. I d like to see the bend.
Also has he ever flopped it and how did it do. What was the cage made out of.
Does he have any suggestions or words of wisdom (being one of the few to cage a 2nd gen runner while using all four doors)
Sorry for all the q's I feel like a little kid

yotaman

!!!!Subscribing to Thread!!!!

justinh

search over on pirate some more. i think it was one of the tin benders that did an exo on a grand cherokee and if i remember correctly they found a way to secure it to the roof with some very elaborate gussets and bracketry and eliminated the internal portion. it was also absolutely the cleanest exo cage i have seen.

yotaman

I think this is the one your talking about.

Pic 1
Pic 2
Pic 3
Pic 4

What they did was weld the cage to the roof. From what they said it worked out good. I think that's the route I plain to take with my exo.

justinh

that isn't the one i was talking about. however that one is nice. the one i am talking about is on a grand cherokee. that cage in those pictures had to be redone if remember correctly because the hood couldn't open.

4rnr

ok I ordered the steel (lots of 1.5'' .120wall DOM) If the weather clears up by next weekend Ill be doing the exo. Over the last year Ive been looking around and am very confident that it can be done, and beat hard. I found one guy with a 3rd gen who exoed it with hrew and had no support between the doors and he has rolled it in the rocks with no scratches. but I may still make a support, maybe removeable we'll see.

well here is my new design, and for thosse of you who missed my build...well the rig has changed a bit in a year...



this is the only good pic of the roof since i ditched the roof rack

deathrunner

I thinkit would be kinda cool (and fucntional) to have a brace at the rear.

I know opening the tailgate is necessary, so what about hinging(Pink) at the bottom and maybe having four heavy duty latches (blue) at the top and sides?



Just a thought. Seems like it would help keep the cage from buckling, at least at the back.

Lance

The top looks stout. Let's say you slow roll facing down a hill so that your weight transfers to the front. What will prevent the A pillars from pushing the top backwards?

snap-on

btw can you get up that wall in the quary? ive tried it a couple of times with my wheeny 31's and i get about 1' up it then all forward momentem stops. (even with my locker in the rear) then i get to slam back down on my hitch.