Rollcages and torsion boxes - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigbadchev72 · 09-06-2010, 04:19 PM

So I am getting ready to put a full family cage in my 72'. The previous owner deceided to torch out my torsion boxes in favor of some hickey saddle tanks.

I have been wheeling it, But am getting serious about it now. I have seen some pics of custom torsion boxes, I wont go back to the factory ones, since I will have the cage tied to the frame and possibly the windshield, If thats a good idea?

So post up some pics of rollcages and custom torsion box solutions if you got them. Thanks!

turp mcspray · 09-06-2010, 09:16 PM

IMHO, if you will have the frame, body, windshield frame, and cage all tied together, I don't think there will be much need for torsion boxes.

litebulblsc · 09-06-2010, 09:46 PM

You better be careful. In my opinion, it will take a lot of engineering to get the body, frame and roll bar to move and flex the same.

It sounds like you may create a windshield cracker.

09-06-2010, 04:19 PM	#1
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Rollcages and torsion boxes So I am getting ready to put a full family cage in my 72'. The previous owner deceided to torch out my torsion boxes in favor of some hickey saddle tanks. I have been wheeling it, But am getting serious about it now. I have seen some pics of custom torsion boxes, I wont go back to the factory ones, since I will have the cage tied to the frame and possibly the windshield, If thats a good idea? So post up some pics of rollcages and custom torsion box solutions if you got them. Thanks! __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

09-06-2010, 09:16 PM	#2
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Rollcages and torsion boxes IMHO, if you will have the frame, body, windshield frame, and cage all tied together, I don't think there will be much need for torsion boxes. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299 Last edited by turp mcspray; 09-06-2010 at 09:21 PM.

09-06-2010, 09:46 PM	#3
litebulblsc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LaSalle Mi Posts: 525	Re: Rollcages and torsion boxes You better be careful. In my opinion, it will take a lot of engineering to get the body, frame and roll bar to move and flex the same. It sounds like you may create a windshield cracker.



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