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<blockquote data-quote="MIG&#039;DHORSE" data-source="post: 1257520" data-attributes="member: 16707"><p>exo cages are built with the design limitations of being wrapped around the body of the vehicle. this minimizes the ability to build it AS STRONG as an internal. a tube structure in the crude shape of the cab of a vehicle cannot be built as strong as an internal cage. sure, it certainly can be built strong enough to take roll overs and some severe abuse, and this is why exo's are preferred by many. you can roll it back over and keep wheeling, and even drive it home. the reason why this is the case, is the long spans some of the tube must make to stretch over the body. this creates weak points. internal cages are smaller, which minimizes this problem. </p><p></p><p>the sweet thing about an internal cage is that you can literally build a cage around oneself. this means above, beneath, and to your sides, with the seats and harnesses all tied in. this is in case of a catastrophic roll in which the vehicle is completely destroyed around you. safety is maximized because you'll be harnessed into your little safe cage. this is how many racing vehicles are built.</p><p></p><p>i know much of this info has been stated already, but i felt like just throwing my two cents out there. i've rolled a cageless vehicle down a hill before, and I never want to do it again. I was thinking I was a goner while we were going over. an exo would be nice if i knew i wouldnt roll severely, just a tip here or there and some trail beating... but you can never predict catastrophic failure to not drive over the edge:eeek::haha:</p><p></p><p>internal to save you and your passenger's well being!:awesomework:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MIG'DHORSE, post: 1257520, member: 16707"] exo cages are built with the design limitations of being wrapped around the body of the vehicle. this minimizes the ability to build it AS STRONG as an internal. a tube structure in the crude shape of the cab of a vehicle cannot be built as strong as an internal cage. sure, it certainly can be built strong enough to take roll overs and some severe abuse, and this is why exo's are preferred by many. you can roll it back over and keep wheeling, and even drive it home. the reason why this is the case, is the long spans some of the tube must make to stretch over the body. this creates weak points. internal cages are smaller, which minimizes this problem. the sweet thing about an internal cage is that you can literally build a cage around oneself. this means above, beneath, and to your sides, with the seats and harnesses all tied in. this is in case of a catastrophic roll in which the vehicle is completely destroyed around you. safety is maximized because you'll be harnessed into your little safe cage. this is how many racing vehicles are built. i know much of this info has been stated already, but i felt like just throwing my two cents out there. i've rolled a cageless vehicle down a hill before, and I never want to do it again. I was thinking I was a goner while we were going over. an exo would be nice if i knew i wouldnt roll severely, just a tip here or there and some trail beating... but you can never predict catastrophic failure to not drive over the edge:eeek::haha: internal to save you and your passenger's well being!:awesomework: [/QUOTE]
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