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72k5 · 12-09-2003, 04:33 AM

I have the Smittybuilt full cage in mine. Smitty does a good job of making the kit mount to the floor where the OE reinforcements are underneath (if they haven't rusted away in the last 30 years).

I know you're leaning against the front and rear cage, but one thing I like about the full cage is I believe that it adds strength to the front section (I seldom have anybody in the back). I think that it would be harder to crush the front section backward, and it also would be harder to push the whole thing through the floorboards in a crash.

Don't forget to consider head clearance and good high density padding where needed. You might not live to see how well it held up if you smash your brain on a bar during the crash.

Mike

12-09-2003, 04:33 AM	#8
72k5 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 566	I have the Smittybuilt full cage in mine. Smitty does a good job of making the kit mount to the floor where the OE reinforcements are underneath (if they haven't rusted away in the last 30 years). I know you're leaning against the front and rear cage, but one thing I like about the full cage is I believe that it adds strength to the front section (I seldom have anybody in the back). I think that it would be harder to crush the front section backward, and it also would be harder to push the whole thing through the floorboards in a crash. Don't forget to consider head clearance and good high density padding where needed. You might not live to see how well it held up if you smash your brain on a bar during the crash. Mike __________________ 350 ETec 170 heads, Performer, HEI, Holly TBI, 700r4, 14 bolt rear, F&R lockers, lots of off road improvements.