Roll Cage Help

KillerCC

I haven't even gotten my clone yet (on its way from Vegas Carts) and I'm already planning my next chore on the club car ds; Roll cage!
What size tubing is most commonly used, diameter and thickness? Also if you guys could help me by posting some pics, that would help me tremendously with design. With or without rear seat or pickup bed. Any other input will be greatly appreciated.

BGW

__________________
This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members.
Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum

dragos28

Schedule 40 pipe 1 1/4"

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/desig...roll-cage.html

danman

Here is one I built for my dads club car. Schedule 40 pipe, 1 1/4 outside diameter. Cost of materials was less than $100.
Technically this would be called an "upper brush guard" as I don't think anyone offers a true "roll cage" for purchase

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/album...ictureid=18688

KillerCC

Thanks dragos. Cool thread on how you pieced yours together.
Danman, thanks for your pics. Any reason why you didn't use 1 piece of pipe for the side rails? Im thinking it had to be easier doing it the way you did, but do you think it's as strong?

RESCUEMEDIC13

built this myself for my ds. 1 1/2 aluminum tubing . full cage with rear seat. ability to take of the cage and leave the rear seat on.

Attached Images

	photo29.jpg (97.6 KB, 0 views)
	photo30.jpg (139.7 KB, 0 views)
	2.jpg (12.0 KB, 0 views)

KillerCC

I wish I coild do mine in aluminum, but I can't mig weld much less tig. Ive got a friend whose gonna help me learn how to mig on this project.
How many of you used the harbor freight bender? I know dragos did and im considering it.
Oh, and where do I get the pipe?

danman

Danman, thanks for your pics. Any reason why you didn't use 1 piece of pipe for the side rails? Im thinking it had to be easier doing it the way you did, but do you think it's as strong?[/QUOTE]

At that time, I didn't have a bender. I had a piece laying around that had a 180 bend in it and cut it into two 90's for the back, then cut a 45degree out of the front bend, bent it down and welded it up.

That cage has been on there for over a year, and was the first one I built. Haven't had any problems thus far.

KillerCC

Whose got an "upper brush guard" with a utility bed? Im thinking something cool for spare tire, gas can, tool box, and extra room for other supplies (ie. Sleeping bag, tent and cooler).

danman

Check out Outback Fabricators under our sponsors. They have a bunch of different options for the rear of the cart. I borrow some of their ideas from time to time

KillerCC

Thats a great idea!