Nice job. What I like about this video is I feel it is an honest representation of how much work it takes to install something like this, even though it is a "kit". You aren't going to install it in a day, and somethings might not go as planned and be perfect at first. This video shows how sometimes you have to adjust and modify things as you go. For the record I do not have experience with this kit but am considering it for another XJ and have built my own cage for my XJ.
Thanks Eric! Im a fan of your build. and congrats on your books. Pretty cool stuff😀. I wanted to show what it takes for a guy in his garage needs to get this done. I feel better out on the trail knowing I have some protection .
Thank you. I searched for a while trying to find any information on this kit. The info is scarce to say the least. Hopefully the video will help you out. Thanks for watching
I have this cage sitting in my garage waiting for time to do it! I am as well taller and need me seat all the way back! Could you please share your measurements for posts!?!? This video is awesome and you need to make sure xofab see’s it. Only install video I have found
Jake, do you want the measurements between the posts (driver's side to passenger side) or do you want an approximate positions of the uprights ? I can give you some measurements based on where the factory roof rack bolted up
@@FMJeeping We have a lot of people in this hobby. We also have many mountains, sea and a huge network of dirt roads. The difficult thing is in American cars everything you want it costs a lot to bring it from US. :'(
@@MichaelDiplaros I can see that. Importing things costs a lot of money. From some of the pictures I've seen of Greece. It looks like there would be some fun places to drive.
I'm watching what you've done on your 98 and we seem to be on the same path. What are your thoughts on the cage, I have one advantage I have access to an elite class welder to burn mine in. How difficult is it and will having 2 people make it easier?
Thanks man. The xo fab cage is ok. In hindsight , I wish I had gone with Welderd . It's more complete and thorough kit. The kit wasn't bad. I did it by myself mostly. 2 people should be easier.
I should have painted the underside of the cage prior to welding it to the feet , or welding the cage to the uprights. I was able to get it all, but it wasnt easy. It took a few days with some small brushes.
Great video but i think an exocage is outside the vehicle. Think of it like an exosuit. Its on the ouside of you. I understand that this video is old and you have already done what you wanted to do. Just a little comment from the peanut gallery.
I used black flex seal. It seems to have worked. No leaks so far. The trick is to have the smallest hole possible to get the tube through. I used a 1.75" hole saw. So it is the same diameter as the tube. It takes a little effort to get the tube through the roof. So as you push it through the roof. The hole will open very slightly. Use some sealant to seal the small gap, And you should be good.
Yes . You can lower the halo. Mine sits higher than most. But you can adjust the height prior to being welded by cutting the uprights to the desired height.
Nice! Appreciate the video. Sub'd. Gunna look for an Instagram. We have similar builds. Except I'm full hydro and still leafed (superduty swap) . After knocking out the rear quarter glass and roof at sand hollow - I'm looking into getting a cage i can modify. This one looks like it will do the job. I was concerned about the seats, because I run all the way back. Will definitely be following to see how the harness bar works out. Lot's of info. I'll have to check out some of the other videos. Building the xj at this level is not an easy task.
Thanks man. You wheel Sand Hollow? I am jealous. I'd love to get out there sometime. I'm hoping to get the bender soon. I'll check you out on IG. I'd love to check out your build. With some of the steering obstacles I'm running into currently, full hydro would be awesome, but I need to try and keep it road "legal" a little while longer.
@@FMJeeping sitting here waiting on a train switching. yeah, it was the first trip there of many. The wider axles made it super stable. I would say sand hollow is the best place to wheel I've found so far. Get to make some crazy lines. Once you get everything dialed I would put it on the radar. Yeah working on a bender also, just have other ways to throw money. I figured the diy cage makes more sense right now.. The full hydro i drive in Oregon all the time, it definitely needs special attention to responsibly run it. The drivability with the psc tj 2.75 kit is really a non issue. I probably should share more stuff but I've been busy with family stuff since the trip. I'll try and post more content
@@mallcrawleroffroad-brandon9298 awesome. I'm hoping to have the jeep driveable in the next week. I already know of a few things I am going to have to change. My draglink is going to limit the front suspension alot. I need to add a few bends in the drag link to put it back into an acceptable range of the heims. That's where the bender comes in. These things are money pits. But they are fun.
I really dont see myself doing this much work. But i dont really want many interior bars in my jeep. You KILLED it dude looks great.
There is a bolt on kit , but it is entirely interior, so that might not work. Safety comes at a price. (Sigh). Thanks for watching!
@@FMJeeping right, i already have to do a 10 point in my honda lol. Guess i better get used to it... lol thanks for sharing!
Great video Mark! Not many people get into the details of what it takes for an install like this.
Thank you. I really wanted to showcase it so others can figure out if they wanted to tackle the project.
Nice job. What I like about this video is I feel it is an honest representation of how much work it takes to install something like this, even though it is a "kit". You aren't going to install it in a day, and somethings might not go as planned and be perfect at first. This video shows how sometimes you have to adjust and modify things as you go. For the record I do not have experience with this kit but am considering it for another XJ and have built my own cage for my XJ.
Thanks Eric! Im a fan of your build. and congrats on your books. Pretty cool stuff😀. I wanted to show what it takes for a guy in his garage needs to get this done. I feel better out on the trail knowing I have some protection .
Wow!! That was a bunch of work!!! Great job! You should have way more subscribers! This has been an awesome build. ❤️🐞
Thanks Bug !!! It's been a process to say the least. Are you going by Bug or Goat now?? Lol you will always be Bug to me.
@@FMJeeping - I’m still Bug ! The XJ is the “Grey Goat” So GO(at) Off-Road 😂🐐💪 #goatoffroad #goatstrong
Nice job Mark.Looking good👍👍
Thanks Dan!
love this channel bro you deserve way more subs
Thanks man. I really appreciate that Spread the word!!
Man looks awesome 👍🏻 . Can’t wait to start mine.
Thank you. I learned a bunch on this project. Hopefully yours goes smoothly
Thank you so much for this! I've been debating on ordering this cage for my 96 but couldn't find hardly any info on it
Thank you. I searched for a while trying to find any information on this kit. The info is scarce to say the least. Hopefully the video will help you out. Thanks for watching
@@FMJeeping its definitely helping sway my decision on which cage kit to get 🤣
Thanks for sharing👍 This is my next project after 2x6 sliders.
Awesome!! So far the sliders were one of my favorite mods so far.(no including tons/cage/4 link)
Another GREAT VIDEO nice work mark
Thanks Mike!
Looks awesome man! Measure measure measure then measure! 😂
And I still messed up. Lol
Thanks for your Sharing , you make an very very good job , from France
Thank you very much! Hi, from across the pond
I have this cage sitting in my garage waiting for time to do it! I am as well taller and need me seat all the way back! Could you please share your measurements for posts!?!? This video is awesome and you need to make sure xofab see’s it. Only install video I have found
Jake, do you want the measurements between the posts (driver's side to passenger side) or do you want an approximate positions of the uprights ? I can give you some measurements based on where the factory roof rack bolted up
Nice job dude! Greetings from Greece. I'm waiting for the lift kit, it 's the next thing I want to do.
Hi from the US. Thanks for watching. What size lift are you going with?
@@FMJeeping Hi! Iron Rock 5.5" on 33s :D
@@MichaelDiplaros very nice. How is the offroading in Greece?
@@FMJeeping We have a lot of people in this hobby. We also have many mountains, sea and a huge network of dirt roads. The difficult thing is in American cars everything you want it costs a lot to bring it from US. :'(
@@MichaelDiplaros I can see that. Importing things costs a lot of money. From some of the pictures I've seen of Greece. It looks like there would be some fun places to drive.
How tall does the cage sit above the roof? I want to make sure I can still get it in my garage. Is it much taller than the factory roof rack?
Its about 1.5-1.75 inches over the roof line. I wish I had brought the cage tighter into the body.
@@FMJeeping Awesome thanks! Your Jeep is looking good!
When you weld in the sheet metal I notice you do a series of racks. Is that to avoid blow a hole in the sheet metal?
Yes. It means less heat in the metal. So less blow through and less warpage
@@FMJeeping cool thanks man. I’m getting ready to do my frame stiffeners. Any tips or tricks
I'm watching what you've done on your 98 and we seem to be on the same path. What are your thoughts on the cage, I have one advantage I have access to an elite class welder to burn mine in. How difficult is it and will having 2 people make it easier?
Thanks man. The xo fab cage is ok. In hindsight , I wish I had gone with Welderd . It's more complete and thorough kit. The kit wasn't bad. I did it by myself mostly. 2 people should be easier.
Another great video , how hard was it to paint after it was all burned in and what did u use? I've always wondered get the under side of the tubing
I should have painted the underside of the cage prior to welding it to the feet , or welding the cage to the uprights. I was able to get it all, but it wasnt easy. It took a few days with some small brushes.
You ever though about adding a d-pillar?
I did add a d pillar. They are in the jeep now.
Great video. What welder are you using?
Thank you . I use a Hobart 190.
@@FMJeeping and that's sufficient enough for roll cage and rock sliders. Thanks
@@jeramymoss8338 yessir. Plenty to do cages, suspension, axles.
Great video but i think an exocage is outside the vehicle. Think of it like an exosuit. Its on the ouside of you. I understand that this video is old and you have already done what you wanted to do. Just a little comment from the peanut gallery.
Lol, just going on what others have called it. It is both internal and external though.
@@FMJeeping to me thats just weird
Imagine working in such a tight space 😦
garage or inside the rig? Both are a little tight
@@FMJeeping garage, I'm impressed with how much you managed to do in such a small work space
What about the holes in the roof when it rains
I used black flex seal. It seems to have worked. No leaks so far. The trick is to have the smallest hole possible to get the tube through. I used a 1.75" hole saw. So it is the same diameter as the tube. It takes a little effort to get the tube through the roof. So as you push it through the roof. The hole will open very slightly. Use some sealant to seal the small gap, And you should be good.
Can the halo be lowered down a little bit?
Yes . You can lower the halo. Mine sits higher than most. But you can adjust the height prior to being welded by cutting the uprights to the desired height.
Perfect, thank you for the quick response. And nice rig.
@@poorwboy you're welcome and thank you
Hope all is well FM, did you end up moving the B and C pillars 1.5 inchs back from what XO fab says? 52.75 for b, and 18.5 for c is what they say
Nice! Appreciate the video. Sub'd. Gunna look for an Instagram. We have similar builds. Except I'm full hydro and still leafed (superduty swap) . After knocking out the rear quarter glass and roof at sand hollow - I'm looking into getting a cage i can modify. This one looks like it will do the job. I was concerned about the seats, because I run all the way back. Will definitely be following to see how the harness bar works out. Lot's of info. I'll have to check out some of the other videos. Building the xj at this level is not an easy task.
Thanks man. You wheel Sand Hollow? I am jealous. I'd love to get out there sometime. I'm hoping to get the bender soon. I'll check you out on IG. I'd love to check out your build. With some of the steering obstacles I'm running into currently, full hydro would be awesome, but I need to try and keep it road "legal" a little while longer.
@@FMJeeping sitting here waiting on a train switching. yeah, it was the first trip there of many. The wider axles made it super stable. I would say sand hollow is the best place to wheel I've found so far. Get to make some crazy lines. Once you get everything dialed I would put it on the radar. Yeah working on a bender also, just have other ways to throw money. I figured the diy cage makes more sense right now.. The full hydro i drive in Oregon all the time, it definitely needs special attention to responsibly run it. The drivability with the psc tj 2.75 kit is really a non issue. I probably should share more stuff but I've been busy with family stuff since the trip. I'll try and post more content
@@mallcrawleroffroad-brandon9298 awesome. I'm hoping to have the jeep driveable in the next week. I already know of a few things I am going to have to change. My draglink is going to limit the front suspension alot. I need to add a few bends in the drag link to put it back into an acceptable range of the heims. That's where the bender comes in. These things are money pits. But they are fun.
How did you seal the roof?
I used Flex seal caulk
@@FMJeeping has it held up well?
@@moejr14 pretty well. I probably could have used a bit more.
@@FMJeeping you said you paid under $1k for that kit?
@@moejr14 yes on a black Friday special during COVID .I think the kit is more expensive now