How to Build a Roll Cage for a Third-Generation Camaro
Installing a roll cage in a Camaro can be done by using a bolt-in system, which is a type of roll cage that does not require welding for the installation. The main part for your bolt-in roll cage is the cage hoop. This is the top bar of the cage. Installing a bolt-in cage for a third-generation Camaro will require a roll cage for your specific model of vehicle.
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Things You'll Need
- Bolt-In cage hoop
- Socket wrench
- Screwdriver
- Felt tip marker
- Power drill
Instructions
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Turn the retaining hoop for the seat belt on the passenger and driver seats to a 90 degree position. Pull on the hoops to remove them from the seats. Slide the belt out of the hoop through the small slot on the edge of the hoop.
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Remove the bolts that are used to secure the front seats to the floor by using the socket wrench. Put the bolts in a safe place. You need them to reinstall the seats. Take the front seats out of the vehicle.
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Pull out the retaining clips at the bottom of the rear seat.and then take the rear seat out of the vehicle. Find the screws and washers that are on the bottom of the seat back for the rear seat. Remove these screws by using a screwdriver and then take the seat back out of the vehicle.
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Locate the electrical connector for the seat belt sensor that is under the front seat. Disconnect this connector and then use a socket wrench to remove the head bolts that are used to secure the lap belt to the floor pan. Do this on both the passenger and driver sides of the vehicle.
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Expose the sheet metal at the rear of the vehicle by the removing the package tray. The package tray is used to mount the rear speakers. Take out the rear speakers if they are attached to the package tray. Remove the screws securing the speakers by using the screwdriver. Pull out the speakers and disconnect the connector.
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Insert two bolts into the “Factory Hole” location on the drill template included with the cage hoop. Place these bolts into the holes on the driver's side reinforcement rib at the corner on the package tray. Mark the drill holes with the felt-tip marker and then remove the drill template. Repeat this step on the passenger side.
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Drill holes into the sheet metal of the package tray with the power drill. Use a drill bit that matches the size of the holes in the drill template. Place the template back on the reinforcement rib and insert all of the bolts. Mark the hole location on the sheet metal for the rear seat. Remove the template and drill the holes. Repeat this step on the passenger side.
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Position the trunk bar for the driver's side of the truck so that it is against the back seat. Place bolts into reinforcement plate holes, through the seat back and into the trunk bar. Tighten a nut and washer onto the bolts but do not fully tighten them. Insert bolts into the holes for the package tray bar, the package tray and the trunk bar. Hand tighten a nut and washer onto the bolts. Repeat this step on the passenger side.
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Place the edge of the mounting plate for the cage hoop along the spare tire well. Drill two holes into the trunk at the back edge of the mounting plate. These holes should be on each side of the frame rail. Set a reinforcement plate on the top and the bottom of the frame rail. Secure these plates with bolts and repeat the process on the passenger side.
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Mark the location for the package tray cover. Drill holes for the package tray cover and set the tray bars in place. Repeat this step on the passenger side.
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Remove the screws that are used to secure the scuff plate to your door sill. The scuff plate is the plastic trim that is at the bottom of the door. Set the trough cover in place but do not yet insert the screws. Repeat this step on the passenger side.
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Expose the floor pan in front of the rear seat by pulling back the carpet. Set the mounting bracket of the main hoop on the floor pan. Align the bolt holes between the seat well and foot well. Drill holes for the mounting bolts. Secure the mounting bracket and reinforcement tab with a nut and washer. Repeat this step on the passenger side.
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Position the trough cover in between the reinforcement plate and the mounting bracket. Secure it using a washer and nut. Repeat this step on the passenger side.
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Position the main hoop onto both of the main hoop mounting brackets. Secure the hoop clamps to your mounting brackets with bolts and lock washes.
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Attach the clamp assembly to the hoop assembly. Insert bolts into the holes and tighten the nut. Align the holes on the clamp assembly with the hole on the end of the package tray bar. Secure it with a bolt and a nut. Repeat this step on the other side of the vehicle.
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Verify that all of the bolts for your cage hoop are fully tightened.
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