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Henry3 · * Joined: 03 Jan 2005 Posts: 40 Location: Penrith, Cumbria

Now then, now running a 1996 Commercial 3.1 after blowing the piston rings on my 1992 3.1......oops.. Sad

Have got all the ARB bar, winch, torsion bars etc etc etc swapped over onto the new(er) one, but am now seriously considering some kind of roll bar, cage. Has anyone any experience of putting one in a SWB 3.1?

I have a friend who has a full safety devices cage fitted to his 3.1. It comes up the dash and follows the A pillars, joins up with bars that follow the B pillars then has two stays down into the back with a diagnol between them. IMHO it seems a little intrusive around the dash for everyday use, maybe a hoop that just follows the B pillars would suit better for everyday use?

Anyone done similar or can recommend anyone out there ?

Many thanks! Smile

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jonkem · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 15:20 Post subject:

I've made a 10 point cage for the MKI and chose some quite small diameter but thick wall pipe so it's not too big inside. It means you need more parts but no big deal to work out the triangulation.

You can get some excellent info & inspiration at:
http://e30m3performance.com/tech_articles/cage_symposium/cage_symposium.htm

Sorry you'll need to cut & paste the link!
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Henry3 · * Joined: 03 Jan 2005 Posts: 40 Location: Penrith, Cumbria

Many thanks jonkem, some seriously impressive workmanship there.

While im not intending on creating something as striking as those designs, i fear that making and fitting my own may still be beyond my ability! Smile

Webby · ***** Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Posts: 536 Location: Suffolk

Safety Devices have wondered off to Poland now, so don't tink they will be as flexable as they used to be.
Might be worth trying Protection and Performance. Was impressed with their cages on show at Donnington. On the Shogun and the Ranger on display outside.
By the nature of a roll cage it will always intrude on something, be it internal or external. Depends on how you want you truck to look i suppose.
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Hard1 · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 17:02 Post subject:

666 · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 17:29 Post subject:

Webby · ***** Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Posts: 536 Location: Suffolk

Don't knock them until you've worked them! Wink

Although they have gone down hill now, i find the Ukranians to be better workers now! Twisted Evil

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:::Matski::: · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 17:38 Post subject:

It's like all those Indian call centers. Staying over there, steeling our jobs. Laughing

Henry3 · * Joined: 03 Jan 2005 Posts: 40 Location: Penrith, Cumbria

Cheers for the replies guys, some pics would be much appreciated Mark, although i dont know if my welding skills will be up to it! Smile

Had a look at the performance and protection website, seem to do some impressive work. Also had a look at North Offroad, anyone heard anything about them? Looks to be majorly land rover based (surprise surprise Laughing

) but standard of work seems to be up there - as far as you can tell on a website anyway

Anyone had any work done by either ?

666 · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 20:19 Post subject:

about the best i can do at the mo,
if i find anything better i will post it

Cheers

Mark
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THE QUIET ONE · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 20:38 Post subject:

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666 · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 20:45 Post subject:

Hard1 · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 21:19 Post subject:

jonkem · Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 2:49 Post subject:

[quote="markl666
While the cages shown in the link were a fantastic bit of design and engineering, im sure you will not require a roll cage of the same quality!
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You should go for the best quality cage you can. The info on the website gives you an idea of the design theory that should be obvious to see in any cage you think of buying, whether large or small diameter.

Don't be fooled into a false sense of security by having a couple of large diameter hoops bolted into you car.

"Safety Devices have wondered off to Poland now"
They might make some better cages for 4x4s now. They like a bit of Land Cruiser in Poland!
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1994 KZJ70 Cruiser (currently filling the garage and causing some head scratching)
1988 MKI 3.1td Hybrid Van (Ex Bobtail)
1991 SWB Fronty 2.8td Hybrid
2000 Astra Estate (work)
2006 VXR Astra
MK1 SR Nova