Hi all. I am building a roll cage and I need ideas. I am wanting to use at least 3" diameter bar where possible. Does anyone have a cage built with larger than 2" with a photo I can check out?
Thnx <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

IMO, 3" is WAY overkill and heavier than necessary....go with 2" or 1-3/4" DOM and call it good.
http://woody.ih8mud.com/images/38-5 has some pics of mine with the 2" tubing.

I agree with woody, 3" is overkill.

wait did I actually say that out loud <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> JK woody!

I used 1.75" dom with .120 wall on my exocage. Plenty strong, you could go 2" if you want any larger. There are pics of my cage on my webpage under modifications
HTH

Originally posted by Bludog:
<STRONG>Hi all. I am building a roll cage and I need ideas. I am wanting to use at least 3" diameter bar where possible. Does anyone have a cage built with larger than 2" with a photo I can check out?
Thnx <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

Hey Bludog. I have a bar somethng like that, and a digital camera too. I emailed you earlier. I will take some shots and send them to you. Anything in particular? Mine has crappy padding all over the place. I'm going to take the padding off when I get the roof off.

just one question...why 3"? that's awfully large.

Originally posted by FJSRULE:
<STRONG>just one question...why 3"? that's awfully large.</STRONG>

If it is going to be an in cab cage, I woould find it hard to reach the cluthch with my foot, bar would be in the way. If it was an exo-cage it would make the rig that much wider. Weight is also a consideration since a cage is mostly above the CG. Just some thoughts and MHO <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

2car, thanks for the Email, will reply soon, look forward to the pic's.
FJSRULE, I want 3" to give it that FAT look.

wrap a pad around it for the PHAT LOOK,
Your changin your center of gravity to boot.
Unless maybe you fill it w/Helium to help lighten it and fill tires...

Bludog, I sent the pics. I don't know how to post them here. Can someone tell me please?

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The main hoops are 60mm OD the side ones which join the two hoops are 42mm OD and the rest are 30mm OD I hope this photo comes out as this is the frist time I have done this.

cruz...that looks like one hell of a cool project!