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What's the best material to use for making a roll-cage? Do people still make Chromoly cages?

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Old 07-29-2003, 07:38 AM
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Default What's the best material to use for making a roll-cage? Do people still make Chromoly cages?

say, hypothetically, that cost is almost not an issue, what would you use to build a roll-cage (with strength and weight in mind)?
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Wouldnt that be a bit tough to weld?
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I would integrate a CF shell/chassis all in one fell swoop.
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