There are two grades of steel that are accepted by the authorities as roll cage standard materials.
Rc roll cage material.
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Cds for example is ideal for those looking to reduce cost.
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The bars shown in blue are optional.
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These are cds or cold drawn steel and t45.
Shown here is a visual difference between your basic 4 point roll cage and an 8 point roll cage from the chris alston s chassisworks catalog.
An 8 point roll cage includes a main hoop a windshield brace across the roof a back brace sides subframe struts and gussets.
An 8 point roll cage is the most basic and therefore probably the best option if this is your first build.
I m making a roll bar for a new pro line jeep body and thought i d have a little fun and throw together a quick video.
There are a number of roll cage designs that exist for use depending on your needs.
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The first is strength the second is weight and the third is cost or budget.
Which type of material you choose depends on several options.
The basic 4 point roll bar consists of a main hoop behind the driver two rear struts and an optional cross brace on the main hoop should you need it or the rules.
Steel rc roll cages for traxxas hpi axial rock crawlers off road vehicles.