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Roll cage
Dean m - 1/2/18 at 03:29 PM

I have a rollcage being made by Tube bender for my Haynes Roadster.

I'm unsure whether I should bolt it in or weld it in. Is there any advantage/disadvantage to either way?

If it makes a difference it is going to be a road car and occasional track day car.

Thanks Dean


CosKev3 - 1/2/18 at 05:56 PM

Is the chassis powder coated?

Only downside to welding it in is if it's coated it will need cleaning off and get burnt a certain amount around the point if welding.

Also you need to make sure you can get the welding torch all around the cage mounting point easily.


Dean m - 1/2/18 at 06:21 PM

It's still bare metal. I've still got a few bits to weld to it.
It is sat on axle stands at the minute so access is probably as good as it'll get!


CosKev3 - 1/2/18 at 09:22 PM

Ah right,I would weld it on if chassis is bare then!


Dean m - 2/2/18 at 10:13 AM

Thank you for the reply.
Is there any reason why you'd prefer to weld it in rather than bolt it In?
I'm thinking as it's highly unlikely i will ever remove it welding will be the easiest option.


CosKev3 - 2/2/18 at 11:58 AM

I just think they look better welded on,not like a 'add on'


phelpsa - 2/2/18 at 12:37 PM

Be aware that (depending on cage design) welding in can make bodywork fitment a bit of a pain. We had the Aries cage welded in but if doing it again I would have it bolted.