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| nickh90 Member Since: 19 Oct 2009 Location: Nr Horsham Posts: 196   
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http://www.safetydevices.com/expedition/pr...esent/627/
Hi all, The Chevy Rover project moves on a notch and I am looking to add a front roll cage/hoop - see link for type a, does this give any support/protection? (obviously not a proper cage, but could where it comes into the roof then run down the inside to the chassis but without intruding?) b, where is best to purchase and have fitted? I am based in West Sussex near Horsham Thanks Nick |
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17th Apr 2013 8:40am |
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| Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015  
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The one you have picked could provide added protection- but not full protection.
The A pillar is the biggest weakness on the Defender when rolling over- the B pillar tends to survive. From the description the hoop has chassis mounts at the front, and 'Reinforcing' plate at the top of the B-pillar which then SHOULD help protect/ strengthen the A-pillar. BUT They don't show the reinforcing plate so I would want to see that before deciding if it actually forms any link to the pillar. If you want real roll over protection then you will be looking at something like this (Ref No. L138/7):  The internal hoop really doesn't take up any space at all. Fitting: Do it yourself! If going for just the front hoop, all you do is: A. Bolt the cage together. B. Put masking tape on the truck. C. Offer the cage up to the vehicle. D. Mark the holes. E. Drill the holes out (and cut the squares). F. Bolt it all together. If you can put an IKEA bed/ bookshelf together you can fit a basic roll bar/ hoop  ............. MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE 
Glyn   |
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17th Apr 2013 2:01pm |
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| SteveG Member Since: 29 Nov 2011 Location: Norfolk Posts: 662 
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The plates are just fixing plates and nothing more, so don't add any protection. Cheers Steve |
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17th Apr 2013 2:12pm |
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| Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015
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VERY minimal protection then..... Prety much the same as fitting a roof rack..... oh well.
Glyn |
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17th Apr 2013 2:23pm |
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| Romadog Member Since: 07 Jul 2011 Location: Powys Posts: 1749 |
The one shown above is the 50th Anniversary type.
I have the front end of L183 or 'Camel Trophy' type surplus to requirements. £150 http://www.safetydevices.com/expedition/pr...esent/656/ It has bars which go onto the top of the roof and onto the bulkhead and chassis. The appropriate internal 'B' post hoop would need to be purchased seperately. |
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17th Apr 2013 5:36pm |
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| need4speed Member Since: 23 Nov 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 746 |
PM sent Romadog
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17th Apr 2013 9:10pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6110  
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I do love that camel cage. In hindsight I wish I had got one of those on the 110 when I built it.
Ah well, next time. (project 110-puma no doubt  ) |
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18th Apr 2013 6:44am |
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| nickh90 Member Since: 19 Oct 2009 Location: Nr Horsham Posts: 196
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Oi.. my thread so surely automatic first dibs?
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18th Apr 2013 7:52am |
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| need4speed Member Since: 23 Nov 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 746 |
Of course you do Nick. Was just stating my interest
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18th Apr 2013 7:55am |
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