Hey all, since my project is dragging on i decided to add more of phase 3 to existing work.

Ive searched on tube frames and cages and most seem to all use the existing frame rail most of the way back then go tube.

Id like to hear some input/ideas on how to best tie in the rear tube AND section and raise the main frame rail under the cab (seat area back)

While watching many vehicles this past weekend they all got hung in the same spots, the outter edge of the frame rail.

The seats sit up a few inches and my exhaust is already tucked up some along with the flat skid... my idea is...

Raise the frame rails and make the tcase drop in from the top, tus removing all the hassles of remove skids etc. Allow easier access etc... The seats would be attach to removable points to allow for easy access.

Ideas, suggestions im mainly searching for ideas on how to best brace triangulate the rear to the front.... ill post a pic up in a few min... of what i have so far...

-yag

We just built a rear tube frame my sammy, not sure if I have pics though.:)

http://www.yager.net/zukin/new/dscf0429.jpg

http://www.yager.net/zukin/new/dscf0430.jpg


The pics are rough and my edits worse, but i think it gives an idea of what im tring to do. I just need help on how to brace it together and tie it in to make it strong. i have an exo and will redo, undo what ever... its just tube...

should i use some box? id like to do tube if it will hold up.. ???


man im tired and have been sniffing to much burning zuke glue....

-yag

Jayson did a nice job of caping the end of the frame and replacing with tube. The Rect tube frame cap is also used as a small air tank for his onboard air.

http://www.extreme4wheelin.com/tech/jayson_rebuild/P4212405_m.JPG

I was just catching up and noticed the soft top on that zuke. Who makes that one? It seals tight around the door bars and has long straps? is it custom? Thats exactly what i need!!! Mine don't keep out rain very well.... both are besttops....

-yag

PS look at the star !!!!!! I paid !!!!

Originally posted by zukipuke
I was just catching up and noticed the soft top on that zuke. Who makes that one? It seals tight around the door bars and has long straps? is it custom? Thats exactly what i need!!! Mine don't keep out rain very well.... both are besttops....

-yag

PS look at the star !!!!!! I paid !!!!

Kayline. They sold out to someone and changed their name, can't remember off the top of my head.

The Kayline name and patterns were bought by STC (Specialty Top Company). You can get their products from most of the zook vendors or straight from them at:
http://www.specialtytopco.com/