2nd gen 4runner exo cage - Page 2

4Hummer · 04-22-2005, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 4rnr

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

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

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4rnr · 04-25-2005, 07:14 AM

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 · 04-25-2005, 12:09 PM

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 · 05-08-2005, 01:50 PM

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

4rnr · 05-09-2005, 01:08 PM

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 · 05-09-2005, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4rnr

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

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

4rnr · 05-09-2005, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by yeaitsme

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

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 · 06-19-2005, 12:46 AM

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justinh · 06-19-2005, 06:03 AM

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 · 06-19-2005, 08:10 AM

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 · 06-19-2005, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 05-13-2006, 09:09 AM

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 · 05-13-2006, 10:32 AM

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 · 05-15-2006, 04:38 AM

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 · 05-15-2006, 05:46 AM

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.

4rnr · 05-15-2006, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 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?

strong tube. and also remember i didnt draw in any gussets. I am going with a design that I feel will hold up to what I need, I am basing that on looking at thousands of exos and watching many roll vids, and resarching the common failures. ive seen skimpier cages on heavier trucks take big rolls in th rocks.

Deathrunner...
I think that would be overkill and alot of access wait that the 4runners dont need in their already fata$$'s. plus Ive never seen anyone use that kind of bracing in the rear.
P.S. I love your truck

snapon...
yes, in fact last time I was there I hopped up it for fun, and dont think I slipped once or even slowed down, but that was after the sas. before the sas, on 33's sometimes it would be no trouble and others I would have to repeat many times. but never tried it on the 31's. try it again, some days its tough others its a cake walk.

4rnr · 05-15-2006, 11:39 AM

i like this one.

Marc P · 05-20-2006, 11:39 AM

That is my favorite 2nd gen to date. Sweet setup.

94runnerguy · 05-20-2006, 09:15 PM

do you have any pixs on that snorkel that I assume is custom. I was thinking about doing something like that on my 94runner

4rnr · 05-22-2006, 07:43 PM

umm yeaaahhh...

1985 4Runner · 05-22-2006, 07:54 PM

nice, very nice!

yotaman · 05-22-2006, 08:57 PM

Thats sick! Good job man!

**Tofer** · 05-22-2006, 09:00 PM

thats MEAN looking!!!! great job. the doors seem a little exposed compaird to the rest of the body, but its sweet looking

4rnr · 05-22-2006, 09:07 PM

Im looking into how cleanly I can get a tube btween the doors.

Hey yotaman when are you doing yours

yotaman · 05-22-2006, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4rnr

Hey yotaman when are you doing yours

My woman (Lori) and I are buying a house right now so that means within a month I'll have a garage and more room to work on the truck so I'm hoping to have my cage done within a couple of months.

04-25-2005, 12:09 PM	#28 (permalink)
westy44runner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 978	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. __________________ '86 Toy Flatbed with a few modifications

05-08-2005, 01:50 PM	#29 (permalink)
photoleif Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: 39.995, 105.119 Posts: 643	buildup page from KC_JoNeS over on pirate. he did quite an extensive exo. __________________ '95 Xtra cab 3VZE SR5V6 \| 33x10.50-15 BFG AT/KOs \| 4" Superlift \| OME torsion bars \| Total Chaos idler arm and uniball \| Rancho steering stabilizer \| Smittybilt front & rear tubular bumpers \| Sportsman topper \| Aisin hubs \| Dual Optimas \| Extended diff breathers \| Custom center console sometime: rear locker some sometime: retire the IFS My truck page Photography: http://www.aspen-graphics.com

06-19-2005, 12:46 AM	#33 (permalink)
yotaman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 1,100	!!!!Subscribing to Thread!!!! __________________ Greg Bennett

06-19-2005, 08:10 AM	#35 (permalink)
yotaman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 1,100	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. __________________ Greg Bennett Last edited by yotaman; 06-19-2005 at 08:12 AM.

05-13-2006, 09:09 AM	#37 (permalink)
4rnr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,488	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 __________________ poop 1988 stock 4runner, v6, 5spd, soft top. 1990 fj62 stock and mint! 1992 4runner, 3.4, auto, SAS'ed, Marlin USA springs (4"/5"), 37" PBR's, 30 spline Longfields, Hydro assist, dual inchworms (5:1, twin stick, 23 spline, chromo output, 10* clock) 5.29's, lockrite's, custom exo, High angle drivelines drive shafts, 108" wheelbase, Warn hs9500i, Mcintosh/Dynaudio a/v system. The build up...http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=74915

04-25-2005, 07:14 AM	#27 (permalink)
4rnr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,488	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)

05-09-2005, 01:08 PM	#30 (permalink)
4rnr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,488	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)

06-19-2005, 06:03 AM	#34 (permalink)
justinh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: woodstock, ga Posts: 1,513	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.

05-13-2006, 10:32 AM	#38 (permalink)
deathrunner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 2,973	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. __________________ IFS IS FOR LOSERS Decroded Piece of Crap

05-15-2006, 04:38 AM	#39 (permalink)
Lance Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cincinnati, Oh Posts: 252	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? __________________ Thanks Lance 98 4Runner Limited Web Wheeler

05-15-2006, 05:46 AM	#40 (permalink)
snap-on Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: STL MO Posts: 2,383	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. __________________ 94 EX cab, 5speed, V6, locked, ARB bar, NWOR headers 92 4runner, auto, V6, OME suspension, Downey headers

05-15-2006, 11:39 AM	#42 (permalink)
4rnr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,488	i like this one. __________________ poop 1988 stock 4runner, v6, 5spd, soft top. 1990 fj62 stock and mint! 1992 4runner, 3.4, auto, SAS'ed, Marlin USA springs (4"/5"), 37" PBR's, 30 spline Longfields, Hydro assist, dual inchworms (5:1, twin stick, 23 spline, chromo output, 10* clock) 5.29's, lockrite's, custom exo, High angle drivelines drive shafts, 108" wheelbase, Warn hs9500i, Mcintosh/Dynaudio a/v system. The build up...http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=74915

05-20-2006, 11:39 AM	#43 (permalink)
Marc P Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 2,744	That is my favorite 2nd gen to date. Sweet setup. __________________ 1995 4Runner---SAS with goodies

05-20-2006, 09:15 PM	#44 (permalink)
94runnerguy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 42	do you have any pixs on that snorkel that I assume is custom. I was thinking about doing something like that on my 94runner

05-22-2006, 07:43 PM	#45 (permalink)
4rnr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,488	umm yeaaahhh... __________________ poop 1988 stock 4runner, v6, 5spd, soft top. 1990 fj62 stock and mint! 1992 4runner, 3.4, auto, SAS'ed, Marlin USA springs (4"/5"), 37" PBR's, 30 spline Longfields, Hydro assist, dual inchworms (5:1, twin stick, 23 spline, chromo output, 10* clock) 5.29's, lockrite's, custom exo, High angle drivelines drive shafts, 108" wheelbase, Warn hs9500i, Mcintosh/Dynaudio a/v system. The build up...http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=74915

05-22-2006, 08:57 PM	#47 (permalink)
yotaman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 1,100	Thats sick! Good job man! __________________ Greg Bennett

05-22-2006, 09:07 PM	#49 (permalink)
4rnr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,488	Im looking into how cleanly I can get a tube btween the doors. Hey yotaman when are you doing yours __________________ poop 1988 stock 4runner, v6, 5spd, soft top. 1990 fj62 stock and mint! 1992 4runner, 3.4, auto, SAS'ed, Marlin USA springs (4"/5"), 37" PBR's, 30 spline Longfields, Hydro assist, dual inchworms (5:1, twin stick, 23 spline, chromo output, 10* clock) 5.29's, lockrite's, custom exo, High angle drivelines drive shafts, 108" wheelbase, Warn hs9500i, Mcintosh/Dynaudio a/v system. The build up...http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=74915

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