Exo Cage Build - Page 2

Supra TT · 04-09-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 06silverback

Eric: For 5 years I thought Shannon Campbell was a woman!!! ROFL

I swear....SHANNON IS A GIRLS NAME

Supra TT · 04-12-2012, 08:06 AM

And no, the cab isn't done. I will have cross bracing and most likely some sheet metal dimple died plate that will cover some of it. Mostly the higher portion near the window since my driver side is smashed in badly.

Dannomite · 04-13-2012, 02:12 PM

No wonder you didn't like the look with the dimple die panels you designed. They had 400 freakin holes per panel. Just kidding. I see your point about it looking off. Just let er buck as it is.

06silverback · 04-13-2012, 02:59 PM

lol, hey he said he wanted the "shit dimple died out of it".....so I just ran with it!

Supra TT · 04-15-2012, 04:43 PM

And more of the cab. Pretty much done with that...

My sweet ass dent I tried making look better, which it is. Good enough, there will be a piece of sheet metal covering it so you won't be able to see it as well.

Snorkel mock up.

Onto the back. Should of X'd it... but didn't. Oh well. Should be strong enough.

YotaVader87 · 04-15-2012, 07:21 PM

you guys remember the toyota commercials where the crazy girlfriend would roll the tacoma off the cliff and stuff and it was fine? this truck would probly survive that sh*t for real, looks MEAN

Supra TT · 04-23-2012, 08:32 PM

Haha, thanks man!

Got some stuff done...

SANDYRUNNER · 04-24-2012, 08:30 PM

this is the first exo cage i actually like, that thing looks amazing

Supra TT · 04-29-2012, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SANDYRUNNER

this is the first exo cage i actually like, that thing looks amazing

Thanks

Updates.. Sorta actually just more pictures...

Dannomite · 04-29-2012, 09:21 PM

Looking good. I like the swing down idea. What are the plans for the floor out back?

06silverback · 05-01-2012, 12:50 PM

not really sure....think he's wanting to go with a sheetmetal floor bolted on with several trick tabs.

Supra TT · 05-13-2012, 04:40 PM

Well Josh got some work done

Added some bars to the back of the bed for support.

The bar on the tire carrier is a stopper bar so it lays flat, and it supports the tire.

Front A pillar complete

Blackdawg · 05-14-2012, 01:57 AM

looking super bad ass man!

Supra TT · 05-21-2012, 08:35 PM

Pretty sure the shocks needed more than a cleaning.

Got some more work done on the cage.

Added a cross brace for a major reinforcement

Front plate added

More front plates added for winch

Front is done!

Painting and adding lights and stuff

DreamMachine · 05-23-2012, 09:40 AM

I like how the cage on the side of the cab makes a nice ladder to the roof!

Question, Is this meant to be a street legal rig? Just asking because the brake lights aren't going to be able to be seen as blinkers from the sides.

Not that it's that big of a deal just wondering if you've noticed.

Sick cage tho.

Supra TT · 05-25-2012, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DreamMachine

I like how the cage on the side of the cab makes a nice ladder to the roof!

Question, Is this meant to be a street legal rig? Just asking because the brake lights aren't going to be able to be seen as blinkers from the sides.

Not that it's that big of a deal just wondering if you've noticed.

Sick cage tho.

It does make a ladder...for now. the middle section will be filled with a plate thats dimple died to fill in the ugliness of the smashed driver side cab

I wish the lights were able to see from the side, it is not a street rig other than the occasional trip to the gas station and 5-10 minute rides so the truck runs properly. I really wish Josh designed something more visible, but I think all I need to do is cut a hole in the sides

Stoffregen Motorsports · 05-27-2012, 09:52 AM

Sucks that you can't keep it in the garage now.

The next thread should be: How to raise the header of your garage door so you can get your crawler inside.

Supra TT · 05-28-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Stoffregen Motorsports

Sucks that you can't keep it in the garage now.

The next thread should be: How to raise the header of your garage door so you can get your crawler inside.

Yeah, I don't have a garage anyway. (the one is the pics is Josh's) I live in an apartment and our parking lot is dirt. Even my motorcycle sits outside. It's a shame.

Also, it still fit in his garage, just needed to push the door up a little

DreamMachine · 05-29-2012, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supra TT

I really wish Josh designed something more visible, but I think all I need to do is cut a hole in the sides

Ya I was thinking something like a dimple-die or just screw on a little LED light on the outside of the plate and wire it in the the other light.

04-12-2012, 08:06 AM	#32
Supra TT Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Amboy, IL Posts: 525	And no, the cab isn't done. I will have cross bracing and most likely some sheet metal dimple died plate that will cover some of it. Mostly the higher portion near the window since my driver side is smashed in badly. __________________ 2000 Taco Ext. Cab 2.7L, SAS D44 Leaf Sprung and Ford 9" Full widths. Never ending cycle... 38.5's BITCHES! SAS Gathering SAS Build Thread

04-13-2012, 02:59 PM	#34
06silverback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 1,790	lol, hey he said he wanted the "shit dimple died out of it".....so I just ran with it! __________________ 2006 DC Tacoma: LC-60 Hybrid front, 3 linked with 18" ORI's, LC 9.5" 3rd in RuffStuff housing, double triangulated 4-link, 16" Ballistic Fab CO's, Summit 20 Ga Cell, removable tube bed with LED's

04-15-2012, 04:43 PM	#35
Supra TT Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Amboy, IL Posts: 525	And more of the cab. Pretty much done with that... My sweet ass dent I tried making look better, which it is. Good enough, there will be a piece of sheet metal covering it so you won't be able to see it as well. Snorkel mock up. Onto the back. Should of X'd it... but didn't. Oh well. Should be strong enough. __________________ 2000 Taco Ext. Cab 2.7L, SAS D44 Leaf Sprung and Ford 9" Full widths. Never ending cycle... 38.5's BITCHES! SAS Gathering SAS Build Thread

04-23-2012, 08:32 PM	#37
Supra TT Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Amboy, IL Posts: 525	Haha, thanks man! Got some stuff done... __________________ 2000 Taco Ext. Cab 2.7L, SAS D44 Leaf Sprung and Ford 9" Full widths. Never ending cycle... 38.5's BITCHES! SAS Gathering SAS Build Thread

05-01-2012, 12:50 PM	#41
06silverback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 1,790	not really sure....think he's wanting to go with a sheetmetal floor bolted on with several trick tabs. __________________ 2006 DC Tacoma: LC-60 Hybrid front, 3 linked with 18" ORI's, LC 9.5" 3rd in RuffStuff housing, double triangulated 4-link, 16" Ballistic Fab CO's, Summit 20 Ga Cell, removable tube bed with LED's

04-13-2012, 02:12 PM	#33
Dannomite Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fort St. John, BC, Canada Posts: 26	No wonder you didn't like the look with the dimple die panels you designed. They had 400 freakin holes per panel. Just kidding. I see your point about it looking off. Just let er buck as it is.

04-15-2012, 07:21 PM	#36
YotaVader87 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 8	you guys remember the toyota commercials where the crazy girlfriend would roll the tacoma off the cliff and stuff and it was fine? this truck would probly survive that sh*t for real, looks MEAN

04-29-2012, 09:21 PM	#40
Dannomite Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fort St. John, BC, Canada Posts: 26	Looking good. I like the swing down idea. What are the plans for the floor out back?

05-13-2012, 04:40 PM	#42
Supra TT Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Amboy, IL Posts: 525	Well Josh got some work done Added some bars to the back of the bed for support. The bar on the tire carrier is a stopper bar so it lays flat, and it supports the tire. Front A pillar complete __________________ 2000 Taco Ext. Cab 2.7L, SAS D44 Leaf Sprung and Ford 9" Full widths. Never ending cycle... 38.5's BITCHES! SAS Gathering SAS Build Thread

05-14-2012, 01:57 AM	#43
Blackdawg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wyoming Posts: 261	looking super bad ass man!

05-21-2012, 08:35 PM	#44
Supra TT Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Amboy, IL Posts: 525	Pretty sure the shocks needed more than a cleaning. Got some more work done on the cage. Added a cross brace for a major reinforcement Front plate added More front plates added for winch Front is done! Painting and adding lights and stuff __________________ 2000 Taco Ext. Cab 2.7L, SAS D44 Leaf Sprung and Ford 9" Full widths. Never ending cycle... 38.5's BITCHES! SAS Gathering SAS Build Thread

05-23-2012, 09:40 AM	#45
DreamMachine Veteran Member My Rig: 03 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Roanoke, Texas (North DFW) Posts: 1,319	I like how the cage on the side of the cab makes a nice ladder to the roof! Question, Is this meant to be a street legal rig? Just asking because the brake lights aren't going to be able to be seen as blinkers from the sides. Not that it's that big of a deal just wondering if you've noticed. Sick cage tho. __________________ - Kole From the GREAT STATE of TEXAS 2003 Tacoma Xtra Cab TRD 4x4 BFG A/T 33-10.50's Front: FOX CO's (fabtech) Rear: E-Locked, Tundra/Taco Hybrid leaf pack, 1.5" Downy Shackles & 10" Bilstein 5150's Armour: TG Sliders OverlandGuild.com

05-27-2012, 09:52 AM	#47
Stoffregen Motorsports Senior Member My Rig: 1957 Land Rover SI Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cool, CA Posts: 462	Sucks that you can't keep it in the garage now. The next thread should be: How to raise the header of your garage door so you can get your crawler inside. __________________ Stoffregen Motorsports 530-392-8032

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