Author Topic: EXO CAGES (Read 18589 times)

LA_Fred · « **on:** Jun 21, 2005, 08:38:53 PM »

I searched but didn't find a thread. Any pics? What do you guys think about them in general?

RUGER · « **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2005, 08:48:49 PM »

i trust my life with one.

happy trails
rich *ruger*

UNBREAKABLE · « **Reply #2 on:** Jun 21, 2005, 08:53:53 PM »

they are cool if they are done right...if not they look like

Yota_Gotta_Krawl · « **Reply #3 on:** Jun 21, 2005, 08:58:50 PM »

i sujest going to the Rigs section and Look for RVOR

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #4 on:** Jun 21, 2005, 10:33:26 PM »

A few of my fellow club members have exo's they swear by them and I have to admit that they have saved them from damage a few times, but we did have someone that was not a club member go out with us once and he rolled it on Empire Strikes Back in Stoddard Valley. It did hold up but the cage actually damaged the cab. The cab shifted and hit the cage crushing down on it. Here are pics of my club members exo's:

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #5 on:** Jun 22, 2005, 12:03:12 AM »

Up here in the north west exo's can hang you up on EVERYTHING badly. But thats mainly only in the Rimrock area where the tree's are flatfender width and you have to wedge your rig into them. Im going to do a partial exo when I do the rest of my cage but its'll only be there to protect the A-pillars and the roof line. The b pillar and rear of the cab will be set half inside of the cab so it'll still be a smooth trasition over the tubes.

mr4x42u · « **Reply #6 on:** Jun 22, 2005, 04:15:57 AM »

I was sold on one at one time,,,now i just think there not all that..I can go places,and take lines that those with an exo can't,,they just simply have too much weight over the roof..and as far as damage goes,,that also a debate..Last weekend I saw trucks with nice exo cages take lots of damage...I can see an advantage of an exo to save the a pillar,,but a big heavy exo over the cab just don't seem the way to go..if you bulkd them strong there too heavy,,if you build them light,,they don't work..

germ · « **Reply #7 on:** Jun 22, 2005, 04:32:14 PM »

Personally, I think it's a fad, kinda like bell-bottom pants. I don't really have a problem with them on a truck that is already thrashed, but to take a decent looking truck, and cut it up to put on an exo, I think is foolish.

I think Mr4x42u is right. They add a whole bunch of upper weight, and their benefit is questionable.

Just my $0.02.

Erik

mudmaster · « **Reply #8 on:** Jun 22, 2005, 05:10:06 PM »

I'm looking into it for the extra room in the cab but, like WT said the trails can be tight here.

Hyena · « **Reply #9 on:** Jun 22, 2005, 08:27:42 PM »

The official exo cage thred on Pirate BB.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95564

toybuilt · « **Reply #10 on:** Jun 22, 2005, 10:58:20 PM »

I know that they sure do the job.

crawlerdan · « **Reply #11 on:** Jun 23, 2005, 06:50:44 AM »

i had one that toybuilt and i built in his driveway, i rolled it alot, 7 times at the hammers last year, never bent or folded. worked well for us!

KorAndO · « **Reply #12 on:** Jun 24, 2005, 02:05:23 AM »

Exterior cages are $That\'s Gay$ and major

toybuilt · « **Reply #13 on:** Jun 24, 2005, 01:47:16 PM »

but there better than nothing

crawlerdan · « **Reply #14 on:** Jun 24, 2005, 02:08:38 PM »

yep

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #15 on:** Jun 24, 2005, 02:16:22 PM »

Quote from: KorAndO on Jun 24, 2005, 02:05:23 AM

Exterior cages are $That\'s Gay$ and major

Well I've seen exo's prevent damage to vehicles in tight spots where the exo dragged on the wall, and seen some vehicles in the same spot tear up the tops of the vehicle. Mostly on Jeeps and Sammi's, for some reason when pickups or suv's went through the same spot they never got even close to scraping.

KorAndO · « **Reply #16 on:** Jun 24, 2005, 02:57:43 PM »

Quote from: Rocksurfer on Jun 24, 2005, 02:16:22 PM

Well I've seen exo's prevent damage to vehicles in tight spots where the exo dragged on the wall, and seen some vehicles in the same spot tear up the tops of the vehicle. Mostly on Jeeps and Sammi's, for some reason when pickups or suv's went through the same spot they never got even close to scraping.

Ya, ya

But they mostly get you stuck where the sheetmetal would make you slide easily through. I say interior cage and a sledgehammer is the way to go, its easy too !

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #17 on:** Jun 24, 2005, 03:27:34 PM »

Quote from: KorAndO on Jun 24, 2005, 02:57:43 PM

Ya, ya But they mostly get you stuck where the sheetmetal would make you slide easily through. I say interior cage and a sledgehammer is the way to go, its easy too !

I don't know if you have noticed that there are some people that don't want to tear up their investment. I sure don't want to bend up my truck and take care and pride on getting through and obstacle without leaving half of my rig behind. Not that I haven't hit stuff like at the moment I'm shopping for a new tcase crossmember, but for the most part my truck has very little body damage and I would like to keep it that way. Personally I don't see the need for an exo but there are others that wheel harder than I that like a simi straight body that do grind thos exo's on the rocks. Some people still do drive their rig to the trail and want them kinda legal for the street. A bent up POS looking vehicle willl draw the attention of the local PD even if the drivetrain is worth thousands.

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #18 on:** Jun 24, 2005, 03:38:18 PM »

I have 127 1/2" 's of wheelbase. I dare you to drive my limo through any tight spot and not put a dent in it.

It isnt gonna happen, if I had an exo Id most likely still be wedged in the rocks somewhere. but I have no problem uhhh adjusting the sheetmetal to allow me to continue on.

My truck sees a lot more street time than you'd think. I drive it everywhere I go wheeling and I dont have any issues with the popo's but Im a really lucky bastage too.

UNBREAKABLE · « **Reply #19 on:** Jun 24, 2005, 06:32:53 PM »

I like them....They do help IF THEY ARE BUILT RIGHT! That means connect it to a frame, put gussets all 'round, and connect it in as many places as possible.....But to each his own. I would like not to destroy my rig(if I could ever get it on the trail)

I'm probably going interior and a partial exo

toybuilt · « **Reply #20 on:** Jun 24, 2005, 07:10:33 PM »

I've yet to see the perfact exo, I'm always seeing where they needed to add reinforcement.

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #21 on:** Jun 24, 2005, 07:46:07 PM »

Quote from: toybuilt on Jun 24, 2005, 07:10:33 PM

I've yet to see the perfact exo, I'm always seeing where they needed to add reinforcement.

So what would you do to this to make it better?

crawlerdan · « **Reply #22 on:** Jun 24, 2005, 07:48:21 PM »

that looks awesome dude!, i might add bars from the back of the cab to the back of the bed? high enouhg to clear the tool box? thats it though, roll happy bro! $Beer Chug\'n$

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #23 on:** Jun 24, 2005, 07:52:54 PM »

Quote from: crawlerdan on Jun 24, 2005, 07:48:21 PM

that looks awesome dude!, i might add bars from the back of the cab to the back of the bed? high enouhg to clear the tool box? thats it though, roll happy bro! $Beer Chug\'n$

I don't see a bed.

The exo was recently built by Bender from the Tinbenders for a friend of mine. Still not quite ready for the trail but will soon be tearing it up on a trail near you.

Hyena · « **Reply #24 on:** Jun 24, 2005, 08:00:02 PM »

I would put a windshield bar on it, but that is just me.

crawlerdan · « **Reply #25 on:** Jun 24, 2005, 08:07:02 PM »

ok, um...FLAT bed...there

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #26 on:** Jun 24, 2005, 08:07:41 PM »

Quote from: Hyena on Jun 24, 2005, 08:00:02 PM

I would put a windshield bar on it, but that is just me.

That would make it illeagal to drive on the street.

Remember I said it wasn't quite finished before you go talkin' about the exposed rear tires.

Hyena · « **Reply #27 on:** Jun 24, 2005, 08:10:09 PM »

Looks like the one the Tin Benders built! Or maybe it iwas someone else.

gotrocks · « **Reply #28 on:** Jun 24, 2005, 08:47:55 PM »

Quote from: Rocksurfer on Jun 24, 2005, 07:46:07 PM

So what would you do to this to make it better?

wow looks awesome do you have any pics of the suspension and more close ups of the cage

I totally dig the scoop hood

KorAndO · « **Reply #29 on:** Jun 25, 2005, 03:52:37 AM »

Quote from: WHITE_TRASH on Jun 24, 2005, 03:38:18 PM

I have 127 1/2" 's of wheelbase. I dare you to drive my limo through any tight spot and not put a dent in it. It isnt gonna happen, if I had an exo Id most likely still be wedged in the rocks somewhere. but I have no problem uhhh adjusting the sheetmetal to allow me to continue on.

Thats the spirit

I think a non-straight sheetmetal rig have style and character too

But dont the PD care about those jungle gymed, outsticking tubing rigs ? Dont they think THAT is dangerous ?

A exterior cage isnt a real cage IMO

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