Ivan280zt Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 As title said I am looking for some general pictures of Jegs cages. I got mine 10 point and I would just like to see some pictures of them instaled : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 i've heard terrible things about the Jeg's setup and that it requires alot of work and modifications.. I believe 240hoke and mobythevan used the jeg's cage then modified it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan280zt Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 I am not worried about perfect fit since whole thing will be modified extensively to fit around me (6'2 260lbs) and it will be extended throught the firewall into the engine bay. I am really just looking for general pictures of cages installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=102392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnjdragracing Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 We installed a Jegs cage in the Z. When I get a chance this week I will take some pics for you. If I remember correctly we did not have to modify it much. They do make them a little long in length so you can them to fit. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 http://gallery.voodoo-people.com/roll-cage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=70213&highlight=jegs+roll+cage I would also look at this thread.. there are pics as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 http://www.geocities.com/projectzt/halfcage.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 you know after reading all the threads and reviews about the cage.. hell.. I might just buy one.. use the main hoop.. and build the rest on my own! for the price.. you really can't beat it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan280zt Posted July 26, 2008 Author Share Posted July 26, 2008 you know after reading all the threads and reviews about the cage.. hell.. I might just buy one.. use the main hoop.. and build the rest on my own! for the price.. you really can't beat it!! Might as well while you are at it... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl260z Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 As title said I am looking for some general pictures of Jegs cages. I got mine 10 point and I would just like to see some pictures of them instaled : ) I got the 8 point installed and modified. I will be painting it soon and I will post some pics then. PrOxLaMus is right, it does need a lot of work to fit, but I was planning a custom set up from the start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFMarc Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I installed a Jegs 8 point and copied 240hoke, so pretty much all that was used was the main hoop the rest custom bent and notched. If I had to do it over again I would of bought a roll cage bender and did it myself.. A few pics just one more piece to notch and i'm finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardBlack Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I installed a Jegs 8 point and copied 240hoke, so pretty much all that was used was the main hoop the rest custom bent and notched. If I had to do it over again I would of bought a roll cage bender and did it myself.. A few pics just one more piece to notch and i'm finished. Why bend it yourself? I am sure you will run into lots of issues trying to get the bends just right, etc. What is wrong with the Jeg's kit? Can't you simply buy a Pipe Notcher ($200; made in USA) and get it to fit Right? I mean, they say it requires custom trimming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 the main horizontal bar/harness bar needs to be bent to allow the seats to move back if the driver is a tall person. the Jeg's kit comes with a straight bar... if you notice in 240hoke's cage and FFmarc the bar is bend to allow more room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFMarc Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Nothing is wrong with it. It just requires work to make it look good. And after you make the bends, trust me you'll want to bend the door bars, you'll be thinking that was easy. I should of just bought the metal and bent it myself and have a tight fitting custom cage.if of course you have access to a good tube bender. The jegs hoop is a good fit but I feel I could of made it tighter. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardBlack Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Oh, I see. My car has a cage in it (dunno whose it is), but I am 6'0" and use a boatload of leg room. Even with a moderately curved harness bar I still have it shoved up against it. I also like the idea of squeezing every last bit of space for myself. How do you guys get the welds above your head at the back edge of the glass without cutting a hole in the roof (like I've seen some do)? Or, do you not get it fully welded? Weld it somehow before you install it? EDIT: On second thought, I may actually have a Jegs kit although it's got a few "accessory" bars done slightly different. The main hoop curves in from the bottom of the quarter glass to the floor which interferes with sliding my seat back farther. I am gonna be redoing frame rails and floorpans (to start with) this winter so I'll probably fab it myself, too. You are right. If the main hoop isn't as tight as it can be and the halo no longer matches a custom main hoop then you aren't left with any bent pieces... May as well do it yourself. Excellent point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFMarc Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I am really happy with how mine turned out. As a novice weldor it was hard to weld all the way around I had to make some blind welds. But I think I did pretty darn good. My car was stripped with all the windows out. And I didn't have a notcher so I spent hours upon hours grinding notches. Not fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardBlack Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I am really happy with how mine turned out. As a novice weldor it was hard to weld all the way around I had to make some blind welds. But I think I did pretty darn good. My car was stripped with all the windows out. And I didn't have a notcher so I spent hours upon hours grinding notches. Not fun Moar piktures.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFMarc Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 My camera got ruined when I experienced a monsoon on lake mead in a small fishing boat.. lol.. So I don't want to take anymore crappy pics with my cell phone... But like I said I copied Hoke's he had a lot of pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyc Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 what' ive seen done...before your plates are welded in, you cut a hole in the floor and drop the cage down to weld up top...then install your plates and finishing welding...seems like a good way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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