Volcom's new roll cage

ScottyC · 06-27-2009, 06:44 PM

Aaron brought his 4runner up for a MUCH NEEDED cage. He had been wheeling it with no cage for a couple years. I offered to help him out with one.

The rear is pretty much done except for a couple more gussets to be added. We'll be finishing off the rest tomorrow.

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Hayes · 06-27-2009, 06:48 PM

Nice work!

BigBluePile · 06-27-2009, 06:52 PM

Dude, I want one!!!!

scuba · 06-27-2009, 07:12 PM

So is it just welded to the body sheetmetal..?

I know your better then that scotty tell me it goes to the frame..

ScottyC · 06-27-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by scuba

So is it just welded to the body sheetmetal..?

I know your better then that scotty tell me it goes to the frame..

On a 1st gen 4runner, there is no possible way for a cage to punch through the floor. Six of the 8 mounts in this cage are directly above the body mounts. Its impossible for it to punch, so no frame tie-in is needed. In all honesty, a frame tie-in is useless on a rig like this.

**waskillywabbit** · 06-27-2009, 07:27 PM

Nice.

Welding in shorts.

I made the mistake of doing that a couple weeks ago and got a nice "sunburn" as a result, not to mention a worthless pair of socks.

scuba · 06-27-2009, 07:27 PM

Well then I digress.

Looks good Scotty !!

Oh, If I was anywhere near colorado, I would buy that taco bumper and have you install it, Im soo scared of cutting off my frame..

ScottyC · 06-27-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

Nice.

Welding in shorts.

I made the mistake of doing that a couple weeks ago and got a nice "sunburn" as a result, not to mention a worthless pair of socks.

Bro, it was 90+ degrees in my shop today. wearing pants is NOT an option. Hell, I usually where flip flops on the weekends. Besides I don't burn, I just leather up...........

ScottyC · 06-27-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by scuba

Well then I digress.

Looks good Scotty !!

Oh, If I was anywhere near colorado, I would buy that taco bumper and have you install it, Im soo scared of cutting off my frame..

Take a vacation, and I'll hook it up!

**waskillywabbit** · 06-27-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottyC

Bro, it was 90+ degrees in my shop today. wearing pants is NOT an option. Hell, I usually where flip flops on the weekends. Besides I don't burn, I just leather up...........

Check the weather channel for ALABAMA the past month. 90s is cool weather.

**waskillywabbit** · 06-27-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottyC

wearing pants is NOT an option

That looks like signature material for someone to me.

ScottyC · 06-27-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

That looks like signature material for someone to me.

Have at it.

BigBluePile · 06-27-2009, 07:40 PM

lawl!

yoder519 · 06-27-2009, 07:49 PM

nice work! looks great. you know... ive been wheeling dangerously with no lockers.. think you could hook me up

scuba · 06-27-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottyC

Take a vacation, and I'll hook it up!

Dude I so would, Im actually going to Tejas in a week, But I wont have money for the side trip or the bumper/install..

Do you take metal shavings as payment ?

K back on topic.

ScottyC · 06-28-2009, 07:52 PM

Finished it today

BigBluePile · 06-28-2009, 08:34 PM

Looks awesome Scotty!!

scuba · 06-28-2009, 08:37 PM

I second that !!

cubuff4runner · 06-29-2009, 06:43 AM

The cage turned out great.. I enjoyed being able to watch Scotty in action and lend a helping hand ever once and a while.

Volcom · 06-30-2009, 11:49 AM

Big thanks goes out to Scotty at Addicted Off Road for the cage! And a big thanks to CUbuff4Runner and E_ROCK for the help. I'm so impressed with Scotty's detail to bending and notching tube! He makes it look easy. I'll get the rest of it painted soon and post some more pics!

I also can't wait to install Addicted's front tube bumper!

ocdropzone · 06-30-2009, 12:49 PM

Volcom:
With the kind of wheeling I had seen pictures of you doing I figured you already had a cage

Scotty: as always your work is outstanding. Very tight to the body/interior, losing a minimum amount of interior space

I like what you did with the center mounted "Oh Poop" handle. Gives someone a great hand hold but it is not out in front to whack a head on in a sudden stop.
I think I may borrow that idea and PM the guy doing my Trekker cage

edit: curious what the little red thing was on one of the left side bars (above back seat)?

fillsrunner4 · 06-30-2009, 01:19 PM

Why dont you come on out and help me with mine now

Looks good

And you both with your 90+ weather... Keep it out there! I cant take the sun

execpt what it brings out or should I say off of the ladies

Volcom · 06-30-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ocdropzone

Volcom:
With the kind of wheeling I had seen pictures of you doing I figured you already had a cage

edit: curious what the little red thing was on one of the left side bars (above back seat)?

Yup, no cage. Not the smartest decision I've made. Glad I wasn't hurt over the last 3 years of wheeling without any type of cage. I wouldn't recommend it.

That little red thing is a little notch tool to mark where the notches need to go on the tube. We actually didn't use it but somehow made it's way on the cage

Volcom · 07-01-2009, 09:48 PM

More cage pictures!

CU BUFF 4Runner wire wheeling the welds before paint

We also cleaned up the floor with the wire wheel to get ready for some DIY Herculiner bed liner.

Dash speader bar just barely cuts off the bottom portion of the guages.

A pillar floor mount. All the floor mounts are .25" x 5" steel plate.

B pillar floor plate. We tucked the B pillar hoop back to maximize space to get into the rear seats.

C pillar mounts on top of the tubs to clear the big tires.

Dash speader bar and an awesome grab handle.

All the triangle tube gussets came out perfect!

Rear view of the cage and the D pillar floor mounts.

With the tailgate closed.

desertcamper67 · 07-01-2009, 11:11 PM

So can you still fold the rear seat up and down easily?

Whats the story behind the rear tubbed fenders? Lots of flex with minimal clearance?

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scuba Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Temecula, Or on the rocks Posts: 6,968	Well then I digress. Looks good Scotty !! Oh, If I was anywhere near colorado, I would buy that taco bumper and have you install it, Im soo scared of cutting off my frame.. __________________ Screw you guys I'm goin to TTORA Mods, please be mature and leave my sig alone, thanks. No, I will not be your friend.

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yoder519 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: virginia Posts: 1,005	nice work! looks great. you know... ive been wheeling dangerously with no lockers.. think you could hook me up __________________ Sold&Missed 95 Yota pu 22RE/33x12.50 Maxxis Buckshot Mudders/TG Sliders/4Crawler 2in BL//TG Diff Breather/Herculined Floorboard/Magnaflow Hi-Flow Cat/2.25" Exhaust/Glasspack/Procomp black steelies/Procomp shocks/Superlift 2" AALs/4 Crawler 1.5" BJers 1998 Dodge Cummins 24V 4x4 5spd/Quad Arenaline/4in Exhaust/6in Tip/AFE Intake Last edited by yoder519; 06-27-2009 at 07:51 PM.

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cubuff4runner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 1,023	The cage turned out great.. I enjoyed being able to watch Scotty in action and lend a helping hand ever once and a while. __________________ 96' 4Runner SAS - 87 Waggy 44 Aussie Locker & Alloy Shafts, 63" Chevy Rear Leaf Conversion, Inchworm Dual Crawler, PSC Hydro Assist, FROR Full Floater Rockfrogs Pics

06-30-2009, 12:49 PM	#21 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,711	Volcom: With the kind of wheeling I had seen pictures of you doing I figured you already had a cage Scotty: as always your work is outstanding. Very tight to the body/interior, losing a minimum amount of interior space I like what you did with the center mounted "Oh Poop" handle. Gives someone a great hand hold but it is not out in front to whack a head on in a sudden stop. I think I may borrow that idea and PM the guy doing my Trekker cage edit: curious what the little red thing was on one of the left side bars (above back seat)? __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others Last edited by ocdropzone; 06-30-2009 at 03:24 PM. Reason: random thought

06-30-2009, 01:19 PM	#22 (permalink)
fillsrunner4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sammamish, wa Posts: 2,724	Why dont you come on out and help me with mine now Looks good And you both with your 90+ weather... Keep it out there! I cant take the sun execpt what it brings out or should I say off of the ladies __________________ 94' toyota 4runner (Many a change!) purchased bone stock, NOW... SAS, 39" Iroks, Rear Leafswap, 5.29's , Air locked front, Welded rear, Chevy 4.3L V6, 5spd swap, dual T/C's MC10R10, flatbelly with custom skids, sliders, Chopped, Bobbed and so much more. Might as well start reading this if ya want know more Fillsrunner4 3.4crawler Build Thread Fillsrunner4.3 crawler (Part Two) build thread

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