Author Topic: Roll Cage or Dualss (Read 4937 times)

bschroeder · « **on:** Dec 27, 2009, 11:46:45 AM »

So I have a question for everyone, I have some money saved up for my toyota and can't decide between duals or a roll cage. I already have the 4.7 in my case now with 5.29's in the axles. But also due to safety would like a in cab roll cage kit. Anyone have any input? thanks guys

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 12:13:20 PM »

Seeing as you've already got the 4.7s, I'd go with the cage. Having dumped my truck over more in the last year or so than in the whole time I've wheeled it, (and flipping my DD last march), and seeing the results of not having upgraded cab support, not having a cage makes me a little nervous now. with the 4.7s, you're in pretty good shape for crawling now, so I'd get the cage now, ensuring you can buy the duals later

DD:
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=37481.msg701832#msg701832

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 12:13:46 PM »

are you a small person?? cause if your over 5 foot 8 you wont like an in cab cage :whack:

pumkin toy · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 12:17:35 PM »

Quote from: 79coyotefrg on Dec 27, 2009, 12:13:46 PM

are you a small person?? cause if your over 5 foot 8 you wont like an in cab cage :whack:

ha ha

yeah considering you already have case and third gears i would probly go for a cage. Would you have to buy a pre-fabbed one or build it yourself? If you have the skill and resources to do it yourself, it really doesnt cost much to build a basic cage that will protect the cab. Then you will still have

for duals!

bschroeder · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 12:19:27 PM »

yeah I am about 5'9. i just don't likr exos to much. I have ridden in a buddies with an in cab cage in a first gen and didn't have a problem but my truck is a 3rd gen and seems to have some good head room.

pumkin toy · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 12:31:56 PM »

yeah 3rd gen should be fine with in-cab cage if you are 5'9" I am the same height and have ridden in a couple with in cab cages and they really were'nt too bad.

boggerunner · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 02:28:43 PM »

go for the cage. u wont regret it after the first big roll.

bigarms23 · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 02:59:07 PM »

cage first duals second

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 03:38:07 PM »

Yup, go with the cage, you already have low gearing so now you need to protect yourself.

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 03:59:13 PM »

Cage first live to wheel another day.

Hyena · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 04:20:59 PM »

Im 6'2'' roughly and my inner cage doesn't bother me. just pad it and it shouldn't matter.

howyadoin · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 05:47:25 PM »

Quote from: WHITE_TRASH on Dec 27, 2009, 03:59:13 PM

Cage first live to wheel another day.

X2 on that...no question!

mathwizz90 · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 07:56:34 PM »

Yea, the cage but i like the exo because they protect the windshield also. I haven't invested in 5 pt seat belts yet so right now i don't wear my seat belt on the trail and don't like banging my head on anything

howyadoin · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 08:20:04 PM »

Quote from: mathwizz90 on Dec 27, 2009, 07:56:34 PM

Yea, the cage but i like the exo because they protect the windshield also. I haven't invested in 5 pt seat belts yet so right now i don't wear my seat belt on the trail and don't like banging my head on anything

If you're not wearing any belts, a cage is probably the least of your problems imho.

bschroeder · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 09:09:17 PM »

Ok sounds good thanks guys. I appreciate all the input especially since all my buddies say gears over cage. I don't run the hardest trails because my truck is still a dd. but you are right live to wheel another day

iNfErNaL · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 28, 2009, 10:04:20 AM »

Quote from: bschroeder on Dec 27, 2009, 09:09:17 PM

Ok sounds good thanks guys. I appreciate all the input especially since all my buddies say gears over cage. I don't run the hardest trails because my truck is still a dd. but you are right live to wheel another day

I say roll cage as well . No offence but your buddies don't sound like a smart bunch if they're concerned with performance over safety

bschroeder · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 29, 2009, 08:44:36 PM »

I think that they are worried about safety but they just are thinking i take it easier than they do, But I agree a roll can happen at any time

87pickup · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 09:07:45 AM »

Im 6'0 and hated my interior cage. even bumping your head on padding sucks. i went with a partial exo to protect the windshield since i think most full exos look shitty.

anfkndy · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 19, 2010, 01:29:50 PM »

its not if, its when you will roll! definetly a cage

Tool Pimp · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 19, 2010, 03:11:15 PM »

Quote from: WHITE_TRASH on Dec 27, 2009, 03:59:13 PM

Cage first live to wheel another day.

Thats what I was gonna say
Its all about SAFETY

toymaniac · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 19, 2010, 07:02:59 PM »

I put in duals before a cage and because I didn't have a cage I didn't wheel trails hard enough to effectively use the duals. Safety is definitely important.

Leni

P.S. I have a cage now.

1Knucklehead · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 23, 2010, 05:12:07 PM »

Do a cage I have been on my top more than a dozen times it is worth it you never know when you are going over.

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