Roll Cage

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  1. gtpictor

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    I bought a 8 pioint cage from summit and i is lacking instructions. I am wondering where exactly to place all 8 points of my cage before i weld. Anyone have any pictures/tips ect. Thank you.
     
    gtpictor, Jun 25, 2008
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    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    best to find a nhra rule book. they have directions on how and where a cage needs to be attached
     
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    You are going to want to add sub-frame connectors to properly mount a cage.
     
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    i have sub frame connectors but they sit lower then the floor pan do i need to cut throught the pan and attach it that way?
     
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    Look up the rules.....
     
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    Thank you for your help.
     
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