For those who have a cage

[Yota]

This probably can be considered a "newb" question, but I figure it'd make for an alright discussion on the board.
Those who have wheeled their vehicle before and after installing a cage, how does the chassis/frame flex compared to before?

 

[UNSTUCK]

Depends on how it's mounted. Solid to the frame will give you more strength but a much more rigid ride. This always my vote. If you just tie it to the body you won't really notice it and is the weakest mount. Using bushings at the frame is right in the middle of the other two, well,much better then just to the body.

 

[Chevycrew]

Did a cage this spring. It sandwiches the floor in 8 places, under all 8 points are poly bushings, then tied to the frame. The back of the cab is cut out weakening the body, but then the bed and cab are welded together. There is 0 chassis flex with the cage, otherwise we would be seeing signs at the cab/bed meet points.

No negatives noticed.

Build thread here:
http://www.rme4x4.com/showthread.php?t=80742&highlight=toyota

 

[Jinx]

Did a cage this spring. It sandwiches the floor in 8 places, under all 8 points are poly bushings, then tied to the frame. The back of the cab is cut out weakening the body, but then the bed and cab are welded together. There is 0 chassis flex with the cage, otherwise we would be seeing signs at the cab/bed meet points.

No negatives noticed.

Build thread here:
http://www.rme4x4.com/showthread.php?t=80742&highlight=toyota

That turned really clean the way you did the mounts. I like it.

 

[Gravy]

Solid mount cage. My TJ is now a unibody.

 

[broncomitch]

I found my squeaks went away and my body dose not move around anymore.
Always a good investment