I would like to cage the inside of my '92 GMC PU and do a nice job. Has anybody else done this? Any pics? Or blueprints? Tips? Know of anyone who sells cage kits for late models? Etc. Thanx.

cover or remove the seats before welding.:D

and cover the winshield...those pock marks suck.

I plan on tig welding it so there won't be too much splatter. But I do plan on covering everything that's flamable. How should I attach the cage to the frame? Do I need to allow for movement? Anybody done one of these babies? Or know of a kit? Blueprints? How 'bout good rubber boots/grommets to go round the pipe thru the floor?

Ill try to look up the recipt. I know there is a company that sells them pre made. Things to look for before welding are, Will the doors close? Sun visors? access to any bolts/screws you may need(I had a hell of a time getting my dash off after installing cage), for my blazer access to bolts that hold on the top, ability to move seats. Thats about all I can think of at the moment. They are expensive but I do reccomend buying one instead of fabbing one. Make sure the it mounts on or near the bodies frame/support/crossmember or whatever.


Charlo

this is a S&W cage. these are pre bent kits. some of that stuff is not included with the cage.
http://community.webshots.com/album/32175390UMgImrALhW
here is a post of who's truck that is
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=blazer4x4&Number=348569&page=0&view=expanded&sb=5&o=0&fpart=

Here is a link to Stephen Watsons K5 that came in 2nd in 2001 tough truck. This is all custom but great for ideas.
http://www.offroaddesign.com/TopTruck%20K5.htm

http://www.offroaddesign.com/images/TTCK5pics/interior3.JPG
http://www.offroaddesign.com/images/TTCK5pics/interior2.JPG

Originally posted by bigshawnf
How should I attach the cage to the frame? Do I need to allow for movement? Anybody done one of these babies? Or know of a kit? Blueprints? How 'bout good rubber boots/grommets to go round the pipe thru the floor?

Here's a link to some pics of the cage in my Suburban. There are some good ones of how the cage ties into the frame with urethane bushings if you want to take a look. http://community.webshots.com/album/20939844HZDnfvpomO

Robb

Thanx for the info I think I will look into a S & W 10 Point cage. Does any body know of any other companies? I would like to do alittle comparison shopping before I buy.
Also has anyone ran into E-Brake location problems with the instalation?
Also 502Burban I checked out your pics, great cage, what kind of bushings did you use and did you thread the pipe thru the floor to the frame or does it end at the floor plate and then start again above? Also is there much movement of the cage with the bushing connections?
Is it better to weld it in (pros and cons)?

That green blazer makes my mouth water everytime I see it, man that thing kicks ass!

Originally posted by bigshawnf
Also 502Burban I checked out your pics, great cage, what kind of bushings did you use and did you thread the pipe thru the floor to the frame or does it end at the floor plate and then start again above? Also is there much movement of the cage with the bushing connections?
Is it better to weld it in (pros and cons)?

The bushings aren't anything special; just urethane bushings bought at Conejo Off Road in Thousand Oaks, CA. I think they are Energy Suspension pieces. The cage mounts to the body with floor plates on either side, bolted together. Then the struts go to brackets welded to the frame with the struts mounted with the urethane bushings and grade-8 hardware.

I've been told that this is preferred over welding directly to the frame as it is quieter and less likely to stress-crack. Shouldn't have any movement problems with it. It's very tight. I'm particularly pleased with how he routed the forward downtubes through the dash to avoid knee-banging.

Robb