4dr rangie exo cage?

[tobbjo]

I am dreaming of an exo cage for my 4dr rangie. Anyone seen one or have any idea how it can be done. My worrie is i think i need a brace at the b-post, but how to open the rear side doors. And with swedish weather removing the doors could be nice, but is not an option ;-)

I have done a search...

Tobias

[redrangie]

I thought of this as well, since I am going no bigger than 33". I am going to tie in a wheel arch protection tube, with it bolting to my sliders and bumpers and leave it at that. Good Luck.

j

[Way]

Why an exo? I talked with Matt at Rockware (he does a tremendous amount of tube work BTW) to get hsi thoughts and feelings. Range Rovers are top heavy enough. Going exo has some dis-advantages that you should think about.

1. Cleaning the vehicle
2. Have to put the exo cage a bit away from body so that it does not rub when flexing.
3. Increase in wind noise on highway
4. Makes the vehicle more top heavy (because tubes have to be longer, etc.)
5. Much more expensive as there are more bends.
6. Most likely have to powdercoat it for longevity due to it being in the weather all of the time.
7. Have to cut the body to make it fit in some places. (or at least the way I would have it done).
8. If you roll it over, body panels still get damaged.

Now most of these are not too big of a concern (I wouldn't care about many of these effects). But I have decided against it on my Range Rover, and I am planning on putting a cage in it soon.

Way

[lwg]

Way,
One question, why do you think Rangies are top heavy? Compared with most trucks I would have to disagree. Just curious.

BTW, measure those tires for me.

[Bodgerover]

Exo front and internal rear can be a useful option - I know that there are many more hoops [:D] to jump to get an internal front cage certified over here...

[wilsby]

Full exo gets most of the piping away from the heads of drivers an passengers. Very useful if you don't always wear a helmet. I'd say its WAY simpler to do a custom full exo than putting it on the inside. If combined with a modest body lift, it can even be combined with cross beams under the body, which provides simple tie-ins with the chassis.

[DiscoDino]

Cages should be internal as they NEED a couple of diagonals in opposite directions...ideally in a triangular form, which cannot be achieved externally on a Land Rover (unless a cab/pick-up).

As for the head hitting the internal cage, slap on some soft material (syrofoam...) like they do in the race trucks...

[DiscoDino]

Cages should be internal as they NEED a couple of diagonals in opposite directions...ideally in a triangular form, which cannot be achieved externally on a Land Rover (unless a cab/pick-up).

As for the head hitting the internal cage, slap on some soft material (syrofoam...) like they do in the race trucks...

[wilsby]

Some racing classes may require diagonals. However, a full exo is extremely stiff even though it has zero diagonals. I know, because I have one. The chassis hardly twists anymore even when hung up diagonally on two wheels. I also provides very useful rub rails for trees and rocks.

The B post hoop is still internal, and it takes a lot of PIIA-approved foam as well as softer material to make it less hostile to an unprotected head. I would not drive a car with that in front of me or to the side without a helmet.