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
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.
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!
Ah right,I would weld it on if chassis is bare then!
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.
I just think they look better welded on,not like a 'add on'
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.