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Jan 21, 2005 | 11:07 AM

ApacheDrill

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Another Cage Question

I appologize for making another post, but i am gathering as much info before making any mistakes with my cage install and choices..

What is Jig notched?
Is there a differnce between bolt in a weld in other then the fact that you can remove a bolt in?
How much weight is saved with Cromoley over mild steel?

Thanks In Advance..

Jan 21, 2005 | 11:30 AM

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Jig notched is fish mouthing the tube so it will fit around its mate.

Mild steel weighs 2.75 lbs per foot. Chromemoly is 1.1 a ft.

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Jan 21, 2005 | 11:43 AM

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What are the benifits of Jig Notching?

Jan 21, 2005 | 11:56 AM

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easier to install and weld, its hard to weld the tubes together if there is a big gap

Jan 21, 2005 | 12:48 PM

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The Wolfe jig notching is done precisely enough that the bar is literally a hold and weld installation. With most rollbar kits, you still have to do a bit of trimming/final fitting to the car. With a jig-notched Wolfe, you don't.