A cage for Goldmember....internal or exo?

[Marc P]

So now that my kids are getting older and I will be wheeling with the whole family I want protection for them...in reality I should have done it a long time ago. Also keep in mind that I do not daily drive my runner.

The 2 choices I have are purchasing the 4xInnovations internal cage or having a custom one made that will go the whole length of the truck

Or have a custom exo built...similar to the 2 shown below

I have recieved a couple quotes and the exo will be cheaper, but the wife thinks it looks like headgear.

Pics of the internal cage...
http://4xinnovations.com/images/Cages/6ricbackS.jpg http://4xinnovations.com/images/Cages/6ricside.jpg

For the exo, I always liked the one built be Webilt....
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=162504&stc=1&d=1103172813
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=162506&stc=1&d=1103173238

[04 Rocko Taco]

Internal. You have a 2nd gen, so you have enough room to spare in there to make it still liveable with a cage in it, and there is no need for the retard with a football helmet look of an exo.

Truthfully though, I think you just need to decide whats important. How much do you love your body/glass? My '84 isnt a DD or anything (TRAILER QUEEN :best:) and I dont care about body or glass, at all, really.... SO I obviously went for internal. Protecting the squishy stuff ISNIDE the truck was way more important to me than the body...

[troyboy162]

id go exo but that just cause id want to smack rocks as well as have roll over protection.

[X-Tool Pimp]

I vote for internal but that's only because I hate the look of exos. I think in your case you should run a exo to save the body :thumbup: unless you want it to look like my rig :laugh:

[AxleIke]

Internal. Exo's are ugly. There are a few that seem okay, but if you are going to have all that tube showing, might as well cut off the body and be done with it.

[Scuba]

I hate how the masses hate on the looks of exo's. There's plenty of EXO designs out there that compliment body lines and flow well with the overall shape and look of a certain vehicle.
I vote EXO.



EDIT: Speaking of interior cages, Marlin is selling their interior cages for $100 off..
http://www.marlincrawler.com/armor/interior/interior-cage-kit

[Marc P]

Good looking out Scuba...didnt see that special. For that price, maybe I will do the internal and a partial exo?

Thanks for the input guys..

[YotaFun]

Good looking out Scuba...didnt see that special. For that price, maybe I will do the internal and a partial exo?

Thanks for the input guys..


The internal with partial exo is a great idea imo.
I just voted internal cause I just love the lines of the 4runner and I think it would be such a shame to cover them up lol!

[Marc P]

Thanks for the input...I ordered the Marlin internal cage and will have that tied into a full interior cage.

I have had this partial exo in my backyard for a long time now...I may get it installed along with a new set of sliders I bought

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/MarcP1971/cage2.jpg

[slosurfer]

Mark, is that marlin cage a full internal or just cover the front seats? I think it's the same as the truck so only covers the front seats, but I could be wrong.

[Marc P]

Yes, it only covers the front seats, but I am having a rear full cage made...just saving some time and money by buying the front portion that requires the most work.

[randver]

go exo. you dont want any little fingers getting smashed between the cage and the body if you do roll

[slosurfer]

Yes, it only covers the front seats, but I am having a rear full cage made...just saving some time and money by buying the front portion that requires the most work.


Cool, just wanted to make sure you knew what you were getting. :thumbup:

FYI, I voted exo, but mainly because you have a lot of glass and metal that still looks nice and you are solid axle. I think a combo of both will be great.

Any plans for 5point harnesses?

[Scuba]

Good looking out Scuba...didnt see that special. For that price, maybe I will do the internal and a partial exo?

Thanks for the input guys..


:thumbup: No problemo.
Can't wait to see what you come up with :)

[strykersd]

I vote exo! I admit that I'm not the biggest fan of the exocage look, but I prefer keeping my sheet metal straight and keeping whatever cargo space I have. Compared to a pickup our 4runners have a ton more room, but if you're taking the whole family camping you'll probably need every inch of it.



Thanks for the input...I ordered the Marlin internal cage and will have that tied into a full interior cage.

I have had this partial exo in my backyard for a long time now...I may get it installed along with a new set of sliders I bought

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/MarcP1971/cage2.jpg


Is that a 5 speed transmission out of a civic? Are you selling it? :)

[Obi..]

Marc, this might sound stupid, but have you given any honest thought to a removable exo at all plus an internal front section?

If done correctly, you can do tie ins around the body work and have it all look really nice on or off. The bonus being is then you can also get really trick and have a removable rear RTT/Storage Cage for the back for things like camping, etc. Sort-of like you'd stack that onto the exo.

I can't find a better pic right now of the interlock mount I am referring to, but give me a little to websearch an image. Here are what I mean (But hard to see): http://metroredneckoffroad.com/Web%20Album%20Projects/InternalRollCage/index.html

Just an idea I've ben tossing around for a bit as a way to have the both of best worlds, and in places where I'd want to camp off of the ground (basecamp) and might still want armor. The thing is you would then have the tie ins showing, but still, be able to multi-task the stuff.

[Marc P]

I bought the Marlin internal cage ( in my garage now)..it will be tied into a full internal cage, and then a partial exo cage will be put on. My wife helped with the decision...she thinks the full exo is ugly an reminds her of headgear and braces.

[Obi..]

Cool, because it isn't like you can't readily get your hands on replacement body panels with you being at a dealership. :wrenchin: