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Old 02-15-2012, 04:23 PM   #21
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i like the way the roof panel came out
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Old 02-15-2012, 04:30 PM   #22
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I've made this change on my Wraith and I must say it was a wonder.... I'll take some pictures tomorrow and then I put here.

I guess we could call "snohiker wraith cage mod".....
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Old 02-15-2012, 04:41 PM   #23
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lol im glad it worked for ya the drilling can go so wrong if your not carefull
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Old 02-15-2012, 04:52 PM   #24
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ok, I did not use a jig , but I'm used to taking aim at the center ... it was cool.
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Old 02-17-2012, 04:14 PM   #25
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ok, I did not use a jig , but I'm used to taking aim at the center ... it was cool.
Like target practice in the dark.

I did this mod and took it a step further. Once I cut the extra bars off the roofs center section I bolted it back in only reversed. Now the front points to the back and normally where the front curves down and comes to a point, I just bent the stock roof panel down and cut it to a point like stock in the front. I'll try to get a pic up showing what I mean. Came out great, I just now need to decide weather to strap in a spare tire or not.
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Old 02-18-2012, 12:01 AM   #26
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Like target practice in the dark.

I did this mod and took it a step further. Once I cut the extra bars off the roofs center section I bolted it back in only reversed. Now the front points to the back and normally where the front curves down and comes to a point, I just bent the stock roof panel down and cut it to a point like stock in the front. I'll try to get a pic up showing what I mean. Came out great, I just now need to decide weather to strap in a spare tire or not.
please post some pics I'm curious to see it
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Old 02-18-2012, 09:12 AM   #27
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Here's an attempt at some pics.Kinda surprised how well they turned out considering there from a cell phone. Where the down bars in the back reattach to the lower cage at the bottom I filled in the seems with a plastic epoxy. Once I hit it with some flat black touch up paint over the epoxy it should look like the cage and down bars are molded together.
I've still got to make another rear hatch/cargo cover. The one currently on it doesnt fit as well now and has cut outs in it for the small bars that were removed.
Steve is getting lazy, he thanks all he has to do is drive but he needs to learn how to clean windows. That windshield is filthy.
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Old 02-18-2012, 09:35 AM   #28
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man that looks good, i chopped mine up the same but the bars on mine are closer the the doors
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Old 02-18-2012, 09:49 AM   #29
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Thanks, I think it looks more like a 2 seater buggy now,that long stock roof makes them look like a station wagon.
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Old 02-18-2012, 12:00 PM   #30
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nice job i like the roof point in the front kinda looks like a visor . i need to get a windsheild next . are those xr10 wheels kinda like the look

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Old 03-13-2012, 09:09 PM   #31
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the mod turned out real slick... thinkin on tryin it my self
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Old 03-19-2012, 03:11 PM   #32
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post some pics if you did it id like to see how it worked for others . if you use the jig idea and take your time its almost seamless

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Old 03-20-2012, 12:51 PM   #33
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Ok.... as promised, though late, here are photos of my cage mod, it is for me the best cage mod for the Wraith, very well thought snohiker...















Enjoy...
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Old 03-20-2012, 01:07 PM   #34
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DiabloCrawler I really like that mod!! I have to do that to my Wraith too. How long did it take you? Is it easy enough for a rookie to try? That looks so much better than the stock Wraith look.
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Old 03-20-2012, 01:10 PM   #35
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very cool thread, looking forward to doing this
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Old 03-20-2012, 03:29 PM   #36
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nice job i like the roof point in the front kinda looks like a visor . i need to get a windsheild next . are those xr10 wheels kinda like the look
Yes, they are and so far I like my XR10 wheels too.

OP, nice job on the cage mods.
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Old 03-20-2012, 03:51 PM   #37
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Looks good guys. I can't wait to pick mine up. That looks like something interesting to try out.
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Old 03-20-2012, 05:58 PM   #38
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DiabloCrawler I really like that mod!! I have to do that to my Wraith too. How long did it take you? Is it easy enough for a rookie to try? That looks so much better than the stock Wraith look.
It took me a few hours, calmly, and we can do this change relatively well, nothing like trying....
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Old 05-06-2012, 09:57 PM   #39
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here it is you need it to be around 2" long clamp it in the drill press drill a hole the drill size for the tap your using right thru it then with out moving it drill it again half way thru with the tube size i used 17/64 it was very tight . the idea is not to let the tube move when drilling it and letting the guide guide the tap size drill bit . the 1" of stock in the guide should hold the bit streight . slide the guide over the tube and drill it. i hope i didnt confuse anyone if i did just yell

Where do you buy that aluminum stock at? That is an awesome jig!! I wish I had that setup when I did my cage!
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Old 05-07-2012, 04:07 AM   #40
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Looks good. I wished my stock wheels were black. Much cooler looking...

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