stalker Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Anyone have any pictures of theirs they have built.? I have been toying around with the idea for awhile now and I wanted to see some designs and options for our WD21's This is what I was thinking of doing... Of course it won't be yellow... What else could I do to the rear for more support while still being able to use the back hatch and window... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo94 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 You could tie it into a rear bar, are you going to do anything for the roof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Heloflyboy ( I think that's his name???) has one I thought looked good, maybe hit him up and see how he did it and how its held up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 This guy: http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/32903-wheeling-in-rocks/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 87pathy has one but it might not be a full guide for your eyes as his is a 2 door and migh tnot follow the lines you want around the rear doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalker Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 You could tie it into a rear bar, are you going to do anything for the roof? The roof will basically look like a spiders web... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalker Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Heloflyboy ( I think that's his name???) has one I thought looked good, maybe hit him up and see how he did it and how its held up. I've seen his but wasn't sure about the middle support between the front and rear doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trench Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) What else could I do to the rear for more support while still being able to use the back hatch and window... You could put a wicket around the brake light, down to the rear bumper, then truss it to the vertical bar at the rear corner of the truck? Looking at it, I feel like the hardest areas of the cage would be around the rear fenders so that you don't lose tire clearance, but also don't impede the rear doors from opening. Your bend radius and location would have to be spot on. Also, the problem with the back end is that you either cover part of the brake lights, or get in the way of the hatch. If you're going that custom, what about removing the rear tire carrier, and incorporating a carrier into a rear gate? Edited November 17, 2012 by Trench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Magicians_Eye Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 The center door bar is something you want but on a 4 door it's ether going to get in the way of the rear door opening, stick to far out, and be a major concern if that bar takes a side impact. It will bend and more than likely prevent you from opening the door. I've been looking into doing this and the only safe option I have come up with is to build a internal/exo cage combo. Do a main hoop inside with some cross bracing and then have it exit the roof and tie into the exo cage design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heloflyboy Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 (edited) The center door bar is something you want but on a 4 door it's ether going to get in the way of the rear door opening, stick to far out, and be a major concern if that bar takes a side impact. It will bend and more than likely prevent you from opening the door. I've been looking into doing this and the only safe option I have come up with is to build a internal/exo cage combo. Do a main hoop inside with some cross bracing and then have it exit the roof and tie into the exo cage design. He is right, I have tried to tie in a door bar in the center and I have not found a good way that looked desent and was still able to use full swing of rear door. The inner hoop is the way to go also, I had thought about it, but was afraid I could not keep the cabin water proof when you bolt through the sheet metal. Keep in mind the weight of all that tubing up high. I could use more tubing but the last Rubicon trip with a loaded truck and roof rack changed my mine. (VERY TOP HEAVY). Watch your door and hatch openings for clearances. Mine has held up very well and taken some good rock hits. Good Luck Edited December 1, 2012 by Heloflyboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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