How to Build a Roll Cage| Step by Step

A full, in depth video of how to design and fabricate a roll cage. A customer brought us in his gutted Nissan 350z to build a full cage in. He is driving the car in the "Champcar" series so there were some specifications and rules that we needed to follow when designing and building this cage! Hope you enjoy and thank you all for the support.
Intro (0:00)
What You’re Going to Need (3:51)
Base Plates (13:53)
Main Hoop (22:23)
Back Stays (38:40)
Half Laterals (42:47)
Forehead Bar (51:16)
Drop and Weld Cage (54:53)
Door Bars (55:53)
Intrusion Bar (1:01:12)
Diagonal Brace (01:02:58)
Harness Bar (01:06:28)
Closing (01:11:52)
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[@rexmikakka]

i can’t believe i’m watching this for free. thank you for gifting us your knowledge and experience

[@rybowerks1150]

This is the only 1hr long video I’ll watch on KZbin.

[@hondaforever338]

Same, I'm a welder by trade and wanting to do my own cage for a fun project and this video was spot-on exactly what I wanted.

[@crazyhorze6023]

If only they didn't use that soundtrack! It is what all good things hear just before dying a horrible death

[@georgiq1]

Maybe it's just me on weed, but no one was able to bore me in 5 min like this video was. 🤦‍♂️🤣

[@chuckkx450r]

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[@jcorellana2378]

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[@ThePatriotPath]

Man, this was perfect. The flow, details, simplified info, and everything was easy to follow. Much appreciated.

[@dylankowalik2155]

can u please do a tutorial on how u built ur tube bender

[@grahamphillips57]

Hands down best fab video on the interwebz as of right now. I'm a welder/fabricator and am always watching videos to learn new things and I couldn't be more satisfied after watching this.

[@FDFraceshop]

Thanks alot!

[@stevepeters3032]

I'll watch this more than once. Best rollcage video on the Tube.

[@WeekendBuilt]

Definitely worth every minute of watch time.

[@ECMFab]

This video rocks! As a veteran bender from doing custom exhaust tubing for 16 years, I’m getting ready to build my first cage. I’ve been trying to find videos on cage design or even figure out what hoop you start off with. Your video was extremely informative and you actually explain everything with the hows and whys you do things the way you do- which is very similar to my teaching style. Thanks so much for putting in the time to make this. Subscribed!

[@johnshaft5613]

This is a fantastic video. A few years ago I built my own cage in a 240Z, and while it turned out OK, I wasted a lot of material with screw-ups and mid-course corrections. If I had seen this video prior to the build, it would have helped immensely.

[@jimmywaters3987]

Thanks for sharing of your hard earned experience and wisdom on general fabrication tips and tube bending do’s and don’t’s as well as your reasons and methodologies on cage construction. I really do appreciate that you explained your reasons and logic on various points in the construction of this cage. That was really helpful. Although this wasn’t a cage for a drag racing door car, the general approach, materials, construction and thinking are all the same, to keep the driver safe and add major rigidity to to the chassis. Thanks a ton, bud !

[@kevindougherty6130]

This was such an awesome and well done video on the subject! Lots of guys out there can do good cages, but this video was done really well to compliment the skills with the shop!

[@walterkrueger7551]

You guys have done a wonderful job of explaining the various procedures it takes to build a legal and safe cage. Thanks so much.

[@martynrudd6070]

probably the best how to video i have seen, sometimes people use silly loud music in between and it sucks, this was amazing well explained always and simple, well done chaps.

[@patrickwaters6273]

Loaded with tips and techniques! Worth every minute. I will be watching it again for refresher course. Thanks for taking the time to make the video!

[@growupjohnny9374]

This whole video was amazing, but it was worth so much learning how to get at the welds on the top of the cage. Mind blown. Thank you.

[@oliwannaberacecardriver3727]

Awesome video! Really helpful! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@scotth7686]

Probably the best roll cage instructional video on YT. Thank you!

[@tehgangstadawg]

Excellent video, thank you for taking the time to make it and explain the process

[@truckfixerme]

Great job. Beautiful workmanship.

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Very detailed video. Thank you for putting so much time into this. I will happily dedicate the full hour to watch it

[@Arykperry]

Thankyou guys for this video !!!! You guys answered every single question I’ve had about building my cage. Your an absolute god send so thanks again !!!!

[@kenfukumoto]

Hey just letting you know this is a FANTASTIC video. Was not expecting to sit through an hour+ video on a whim, but glad I did. You just cleared up a whole lot of questions I had without making me wanna blow my brains out. THANK YOU!

[@jerryclaypool2791]

Best roll-cage construction tutorial ever!

[@danielhughes3565]

Awesome video. Watched the whole thing. Some very good information. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@jamiecarter2541]

Awesome work! Like the way you have your bender going vertical. Started my first cage this past weekend on a sxs.

[@frediefarmer]

Thank you for this video. Getting ready to build a drag truck and this was the answer to some of my questions.. thanks again

[@tristanelliott7858]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, not many professionals are this open about their knowledge base as you are. Thank you for this video!🤘👍

[@qballz69]

Awesome vid, thanks for sharing the knowledge! Keep the vids coming!

[@zmotorsports62]

Very nice job. Thank you for taking the time to video this job. Mike

[@johncranfordpersonal4146]

Ton of fantastic tips, great content, awesome job !

[@Leha1300]

Awesome! Thank you for all the info and experience! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@dennyo3992]

Outstanding! Thanks for taking the time to be so thorough!

[@Outlawv21992]

Broooo the TAPE trick was by far the best thing i saw in this video..... lord jesus this one was so simple and it helped me put X door bars in my car into an existing rollcage... thanks so much. WOnderfully done video and cage work....

[@mi16pim]

Such a joy to see someone do it the right way.

[@richardlong6097]

Awesome video man. The detail is great, and the tips and tricks of years and years of experience will help people of all skill levels. Really enjoyed the video, nice job man.

[@zerogearedfilms397]

Thanks for taking the time to share

[@RootBeerRacer]

I am going to be building a Lucky Dog/Chump/Lemons cage soon. Your video is by far the best thing I've watched on the subject. Thank you for explaining your processes perfectly.

[@danielfuks]

I was watching it to the end and its been like 15 minutes, such a good content, so many informations and great explanation of each step so that there are no questions left, thank you for this video, I'm really trying to start witch fabricating and this is really helpful

[@FDFraceshop]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tcard2008]

Awesome video!! Very informative and your explanation of things are very helpful.

[@Sgt-su1he]

Love your videos you really show step by step how its done and very helpfull💪

[@marvinhindman1790]

Great video! Definitely helped me bone up on my measurements and software for my 79 Z28 love from beautiful Camano Island Washington

[@corythurmond1237]

Thanks for spending the time to share, very helpful

[@chuckieswickedgoodfab]

Great Video, so many tips packed in and thought processes. Really changed the way I would approach a project. Thank you for a terrific video.

[@coreyjcore]

Great instructional vid! Thank you

[@callofgeorge]

super helpful video. thanks for taking the time to go over everything.

[@johnwh2323]

This is the best cage video I've watched very informative great job

[@seasgarage]

So much good info! Ill be sure to watch again when i get my g up and running.

[@shawng7902]

That vertical set up is so amazing! Makes your whole system work awesome. Be great for garage people that dont have 2 empty bays to do a main.

[@MrLipynho]

Great job, amazing video, thanks

[@MrR409a]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@fasteddy760]

Such a gift. Learned so much. The tool list was a nice touch to get started. THANK YOU!!

[@Sixty4motorsport]

Great video...love the amount of detail....super helpful!😀

[@michaelmerta8956]

Absolutely beautiful job your felling save in it just looking at it. The workmen ship is incredible.

[@bryanmcentush4788]

Well worth the time to watch, thanks for sharing your knowledge on the subject matter..

[@timsuthers4859]

Work of art

[@williammendez5757]

This video is greatly detailed and helpful things to know to be aware of who is building my cage. Awesome content!

[@proooooost]

Great video, good shots, nice pace, clear cut explaining.

[@MLFranklin]

Very cool and useful documentary.

[@zacharybruner6982]

Awesome, well explained video!

[@Rambone224]

Honestly a great video guys! A lot of great tips here. I will be using a ratchet strap more often now.

[@luisiturri1208]

Thank you, you give me a lot of tips. Nice job

[@peterreimer2540]

Great work! Thanks for showing the process. Definately going to do my own now.

[@ChrisCram]

amazing work boys..

[@SammWebster]

Hands down the best roll cage building video out here. Fantastic job guys!

[@FDFraceshop]

Appreciate that thank you🙏

[@chrisadams209]

Fantastic quality!

[@jmetcalf6350]

That was badass, thank you for taking the time..

[@soalersystem123]

super dope video man, I don't think people realize how much it takes to see what we're seeing. Great work, crystal-clear and concise. Thank you for all of your knowledge, and insider tips.

[@FDFraceshop]

Appreciate that 🤙

[@soalersystem123]

​@@FDFraceshop man I wish I was in ON, I would work cheap to have you mentor me. I love the attention to detail and accuracy. Bravo. More people need to take on the skill of craftsmanship like you have. Thx

[@jemadv1594]

Great job guys. . .

[@jimvega2244]

Excellent!Thank you!

[@johngoode6787]

Very instructional and professionally put together video. No substitute for experience and all the hot tips really appreciated. Just wish I could weld like that. Thanks again

[@anthonygilman150]

Most in-depth video on the web on roll cage fabrication I enjoyed and learned a lot of how to I feel more confident now on welding my cage in my mustang 😊🐎

[@joemaysonet745]

Great job all the way around .... Thank you guys !!!!!

[@wackyzakyracer8568]

Great information guys .

[@stevenburns4lo]

Great video. Probably the longest video I’ve ever watched on KZbin but it had so much good info that it was totally worth it. Thanks for sharing

[@robertkeville6230]

Excellent video

[@unknow5518]

Beautiful fab work..

[@gtpsic]

I sure enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing. Impressive work.

[@smgjb]

fabulous work

[@Redacted44]

Awesome video man, thanks for sharing.

[@rx1laser]

Great! Job! Thanks for sharing! Len

[@VinceClaypole]

Awesome video

[@robsjoholm6523]

Awesome vid. You crushed it.

[@nicholassmith1419]

I just cant believe that someone would be willing to give away so many tips and tricks that must have took years to learn. Thank you very much.

[@FDFraceshop]

We are out of the roll cage business and only focus on suspension now. So passing on what I know before shutting it down seemed like the best thing to do

[@Hairy_and_Scary]

Great video, I learned a few tricks that even cross to my jeep cages. But please......use more PPE. You can keep doing this awesome work if your can't see.

[@turb099]

This is so good Very underrated Great teacher

[@TheBigRed.]

Awesome job! 👍

[@Futttbuckinlsx]

This video absolutely pointed out some flaws in my technique.... awesome video guys

[@luzgonzalez2838]

EXCELLENT TUTORIAL, WITH THAT VIDEO.ALWAYS. TO LEARN .GBY!👍

[@nitrousfedfilms5597]

Great job this taught me so much please keep the content coming

[@Toodoff]

TOODOFF up here but sheeeeesh!!!! Man I love how accurate u are lol thank you for the video! I wish you guys could build and sell bolts ons or build them in sections for us to finish it up.

[@RowynDaily]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Sir.

[@bryanford1139]

MAD SKILZ !!! NICE!!!

[@davidmays3333]

Great job!!! Very talented

[@lorenzogarcia7378]

good job and excellent explanation !

[@benspeeder]

Getting ready to do a cage on a E90 330i T3 car. Took a ton of notes and fantastically helpful and well done vid. Safe racing!

[@RRDqc]

Good work. Really good work. I learn a lot yeah.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Brilliant.. thank you.

[@ngenes1]

Great explanation even someone like me who knows nothing about roll cages. Thanks awesome video!

[@terrysibley9636]

Outstanding!!. Maybe tge most in depth and simplified video I've seen. Not only roll cage specific but overall fabrication approaches to be used on a variety of fab projects. At 64 its nice for an old dog to learn new tricks. Your attention to detail is top shelf. Thank you. Happy Thanksgiving and merry Christmas.

[@maxcolchin8743]

Great job