Anatomy of a cage - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Rattlecan · 10-25-2005, 07:35 AM

I have been searching and reading the threads on cages as that will be the next big project in store for my rig. Unfortunately I have limited knowledge of the terms used when describing a cage. A-Pillar, B-Pillar, halo, etc.

Is there anyone out there that can post up some pics and a short description of what each part of the cage is called and it's function in relation to the bars attached to it?

Thank you all in advance... Sorry for the noob question

Puma297 · 10-25-2005, 07:46 AM

do more searching. if you dont know what a pillar is, read for another couple years before you try to make a cage.

JEEPRZ · 10-25-2005, 07:47 AM

A pillar is the vertical bar by the windshield
B pillar is the vertical bar just behind the driver/ passenger seats
C pillar is the 3rd vertical bar...etc

Spreader is a section of tube that connects two hoops or nodes
Node is where multiple tubes come together
Halo refers to a 'loop' over your head, connecting the 4 A and B pillar bars. (think of an angel halo)
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Rattlecan · 10-25-2005, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puma297

do more searching. if you dont know what a pillar is, read for another couple years before you try to make a cage.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve N

So be that as it may no flaming, no whining, answer stuff, or don't post.

I have been searching. Unfortunately some of the posts don't have pics to go along with descriptions... For example - usera built a cage with the A pillar made out of 1.75 DOM and the B pillar is made out of 2.0 DOM... etc. I am trying to get an idea of all of the different parts of a cage being described to get a better visualization. When I put 'Cage, roll cage, a pillar, etc.' in the search bar it gives me 120 some odd hits - most of which have a vague description of the components and don't aid much in the understanding of how the cage was built.

Thank you Jeeprz. I will continue to search - but I now understand some of the cage jargon being used in the posts...

SBChero · 10-25-2005, 08:47 AM

heres a crude drawing of whats what.

rockcrawler304 · 10-25-2005, 09:01 AM

Also learn about triagulation. A triangle is much stronger than a square or rectangle.

Rattlecan · 10-25-2005, 10:07 AM

What woud you call the bar that connects A Pillar to B Pillar next to the seats runs diagonal thru the door opening? Spreader maybe?

sceep · 10-25-2005, 10:18 AM

a door bar.

Rattlecan · 10-25-2005, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sceep

a door bar.

Fair enough. Thanks...

Back to the search bar to look for pictures and such... Thank you all that replied.

TotalImmortal · 10-25-2005, 10:33 AM

triangles, no dead tubes, if you are using mild remember the seam goes on the inside of the bend, use nothing less than 1.5 .120 wall, penetration penetration penetration. MOUNT TO THE FRAME NOT THE CAB.

84cj7305 · 11-18-2005, 03:20 PM

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...88#post4761188

10-25-2005, 07:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rattlecan Rock God Join Date: Jul 2005 Member # 50639 Posts: 1,216	Anatomy of a cage I have been searching and reading the threads on cages as that will be the next big project in store for my rig. Unfortunately I have limited knowledge of the terms used when describing a cage. A-Pillar, B-Pillar, halo, etc. Is there anyone out there that can post up some pics and a short description of what each part of the cage is called and it's function in relation to the bars attached to it? Thank you all in advance... Sorry for the noob question

10-25-2005, 07:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Puma297 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35803 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 166	do more searching. if you dont know what a pillar is, read for another couple years before you try to make a cage. __________________ www.mallcrawlin.com

10-25-2005, 07:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
JEEPRZ Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 784 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 1,436	A pillar is the vertical bar by the windshield B pillar is the vertical bar just behind the driver/ passenger seats C pillar is the 3rd vertical bar...etc Spreader is a section of tube that connects two hoops or nodes Node is where multiple tubes come together Halo refers to a 'loop' over your head, connecting the 4 A and B pillar bars. (think of an angel halo) Search __________________ Think for yourself

10-25-2005, 08:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
SBChero SCI 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 18438 Location: 90 miles from boone road. Posts: 1,042	heres a crude drawing of whats what. __________________ RIP - Jason Payne (willyswanter)

10-25-2005, 09:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
rockcrawler304 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5601 Location: Far West El Paso Texas Posts: 609	Also learn about triagulation. A triangle is much stronger than a square or rectangle. __________________ 06 Dodge Mega Cab 2500 4x4 CTD 325/610 6spd hand shaker, Smarty tuned!

10-25-2005, 10:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rattlecan Rock God Join Date: Jul 2005 Member # 50639 Posts: 1,216	What woud you call the bar that connects A Pillar to B Pillar next to the seats runs diagonal thru the door opening? Spreader maybe?

10-25-2005, 10:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
TotalImmortal Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Member # 47179 Location: el cajon, california Posts: 829	triangles, no dead tubes, if you are using mild remember the seam goes on the inside of the bend, use nothing less than 1.5 .120 wall, penetration penetration penetration. MOUNT TO THE FRAME NOT THE CAB. __________________ Brice

11-18-2005, 03:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
84cj7305 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22602 Location: delaware Posts: 573	http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...88#post4761188

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