I'm looking at a bolt in cage for my 82. Now both Marlin and All Pro sell one from what I know, what about any other venders?
Would the Marlin/All Pro (it looks like the same bloody cage to me except All Pro wants more for it) be a good basis to build off of?
I know that when/if I use said cage I will add a dash bar, use an X-brace in the roof instead of the center brace they provide and X-brace in the rear. I'll also tie it in to the frame because what's the point of a cage if it's not tied to the frame?

Lastly, if anyone has used this bolt in cage, what's the head room like? I'm 6'4" so I don't have a ton of room in the truck as is and I don't want to be beating my head off padded tube on the trail. If the head room is dismal, I'll just have to cough up the cash for DOM and build my own cage.

Thanks!

 

Cages make 1st gens a really tight fit, at least it was for me in my friends truck

 

on the 85 i have a cage and i'm 5'10" and it is pretty tight

 

where could i find a cage for my 93?

 

the marlin's and alpro's above would work.

yotatony: i agree with what was said above. my buddy's 1st gen is very tight. not only is he 6'3" but he's 250lbs. i think it depends on how much you love your truck.

my opinion: exocage that beast! (and build a flatbed). yes DOM is expensive, but well worth it.

 

I second the exo. much better, plus it will protect your truck as well as you

 

I'm not worried about my truck's sheet metal, just my well being.

I've talked to someone who's the same height as me and he said it's not that bad.

 

Sounds good. Let me know how it turns out. I have an 82 and plan on going with an exo. I barely fit as is. But I am a fat a$$.