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The HF notcher makes a good basic foundation for one of these DIY setups:
The Notch-O-Matic:
http://www.chopperhandbook.com/notcher.htm

I haven't gone there yet as I just modded my HF unit a little to do what I wanted to get done... but the notch-o-matic looks like a simple and very useful mini-project.

I replaced the bolts in my HF notcher many years ago. And learned that sometimes it needs a little shimming to get the tube centered vs the hole saw. My biggest issue with it has been the threads on the arbor where the hole saw threads on. They're not real good. But for the buck...they're the best bang by far. I could buy a few of the HF ones before I could pay for the next lowest price one.

Your bumper cage is becoming quite stout for a buggy. You may need to step up to beefier torsions once you're done.

IIRC I had to grind the "V" notch a bit to get the axes aligned on mine.

I am thinking about resizing/tapping the 2 bolts that hold the arbor block onto the frame as opposed to returning . Probably would strip the next one also.
I am sure I need bigger torsions. I am going to weigh the rear so I can try to get the right ones the first time. I am at 30* preload already and the axles are almost running level out to the stubs. (Stock 22mm bars currently )

30°, with that much preload my buggy rode almost like a tank. I think you do need to upgrade... a lot .

Got the cage tacked together and flanges added. After I break it down I plan on trying to sleeve the flanges, and do a skid plate/tabs. Need to do a punch list before I take it to a friends millermatic for final welding. If you see anything I am missing, please speak up. Jacked up the rear to where I want it to sit, and have 11.5" to the bottom of the cage. It used to sit at 12" with the torsions cranked to the factory stops. The front has settled in at 16.5" with the adjusters all the way down.

That's a serious lookin rear cage, all nicely done!

Wow, look at the fancy new controls I'll never use. Guess I haven't posted since stf came back online. Got the cage off, looks like I need a few tweaks. Measured the tubing in the cage, came up to over 29 feet. Trying to make a punch list to do before final welding while breaking it down. It's almost a full page long now. Ass end raised back up where I want it after all the weight was removed.

'S coming along! Paint always does clear up a lot of confusion with tubes running every which way but it is looking much better.

Engine cage is looking real good . Keep it up.

Working on the punch list. Got 3 items today. IRS upper bumps, pivot bolt retainers, and the trans strap bolts.

Engine cage tweaked and ready for welding. Except for skidplate tabs.Added 3 pieces of tubing across the bottom between the a pillars to try to push out po's good times. Would putting a 1" X in the 4 kinda square sections under my ass and knees be worthwile Remember I am a f@#ktard magnet

Piddled in the driveway for a couple of hours after work.

Room for a spare//armrest?

Piledriver wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2017 8:11 pm Room for a spare//armrest?

Have to have room for a cup holder, oh and don't forget the USB charger and room for firewood, might as well put a hitch on it. .