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Originally Posted by Waffle
Tin Soldiers Racecars in Northern KY. Their website is opening soon but their facebook page is available. They can build anything to any sfi certification.
Having said that, I'm guessing that this is your first time dealing with cage work and drag racing. The cage is one where you don't cut corners. First, most shops won't touch prebent kits because they don't like welding, fitting and fixing these kits that are famous for poor fitment. Second, you're bound by the rules and regulations of NHRA once you hit the threshold where a cage becomes required. Tin Soldiers can build and install a cage that (will) pass inspection and won't fold in, trap, or aid in killing you if something does go wrong. Prebent kits will advertise anything in order to make a sale.
I must say, building a drag truck out of a 2500 4wd tank chassis seems odd.
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Tin Soldier was the shop I eluded to in my first post. They were more than willing to weld in the pre-bent kit and said they had done so in the past, but are booked solid until the end of May. Obviously, they would prefer to build everything themselves, but were still willing.
This is not my first rodeo, I am fully aware of the NHRA rules and regulations. Your statement about fitment is not wrong, some of them don't fit all that well, especially if you're trying to work around the dash and any kind of interior. This truck will not have either of those, it is completely gutted.
Cost is the biggest factor in my decision. The kit is $800 shipped to your door and even if you paid someone $1000 to weld it in you're still at 50% of what it would cost to have a custom cage built. I requested quotes for both options before I made my decision, but I appreciate your concern.
As far as using a "4wd tank chassis" I'm afraid I would politely disagree. Ninety percent of the trucks in this class are 4wd and it will weigh 5,000lbs with me in it.