Removing a rear roll cage
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Hi,

I've decided to take the roll cage out the mini. I've got the front half out which wasn't too bad, next is the rear. Its a Safety devices one with a diagonal (welded so not removable). Any tips for getting it out? I've seen people use ratchet straps to fit them, which legs do I need to pull inwards, the ones going to the rear arch or the ones at front of the rear bin? Do I let it "fall" forward to remove? Will it even come out with the doors still attached to the mini?

Cheers

Edited by dischub on 16th Feb, 2011.

rachet straps r the way forward.

Ratchet straps on the legs to the rear arches, it's getting past the B pillars that's tricky. Tip it forward and it should come out - doors aren't the problem, I usually end up taking off the steering wheel as that seems to be the obstructive bugger!

Dave

PS might need a strap around the front legs too, though they won't need pulling in anywhere near as much.

The rear legs catch the b pillars as the shell narrows towards the roof,be careful not to catch the door bins/b pillars with the cage feet as they like to chew the paint off the body.

Cheers Ross.

Thanks guys, I'll give it a go!

If all else fails, hit it with the biggest hammer you can find

i ended up taking the sinscreen out of mine to get it in last weekend. made life easier and i wanted to replace the rubber anyways so though might as well do both at the same time.
then used ratchet straps on all 4 legs to pull them together a bit.

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