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Post by frank on Mar 25, 2005 18:30:59 GMT -5
So what do yall think about stock jeep roll bars, upgrade or good enough?  ? Not really planing on spending alot of time on my top but still would like to know what you think. |
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Post by JeepinGoose on Mar 25, 2005 20:33:24 GMT -5
not knowing much about the subject i would guess this...
good enough to pass government standards of supporting the vehicles weight, BUT NOT rated for hard roll overs or serious offroading.
so i personally am planning on upgrading.
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Post by toynrnd on Mar 25, 2005 23:09:30 GMT -5
What stock Jeep roll bar do you own? Depending on what Jeep you have I would increase the existing to cover all occupied seats. Our CJ 7 has the stock roll bar with a welded on front cage. When our first little one came along, I added a bolt on Hard Rock rear cage. www.rockhard4x4parts.com/The ultimate thing to do is tie it all into the frame. I haven't quite gotten around to that.  |
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Post by frank on Mar 26, 2005 11:02:25 GMT -5
97 tj, the only part i don't like is were it hooks to the windshield frame.
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Post by KarlVP on Apr 28, 2005 15:14:28 GMT -5
On the TJ the windshield provides over 30% of the vehicles upside down "capabilities". It's still pretty weak. ORF makes a cage that will Provide you with the protection you need. Tried and true. Type "tracy's jeep rollover" into google and you will see it in action. $320 at quadratec. Bolt on or you can get the frame/floor tie in pieces. Or if you are cheap, find someone who can weld and they can tie it into the frame for you.
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Post by Chele on Apr 28, 2005 16:37:46 GMT -5
That is absolutely amazing. I want it all....
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Post by blueTJ on Apr 28, 2005 17:58:48 GMT -5
that was crazy....looks like a great poduct
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Post by frank on Apr 28, 2005 18:28:06 GMT -5
WOW.........Thats the sort of roll I'll plan on takeing, that way I will be ready for the worst. Do ya'll think that going to the frame is nessesary with the, 1/4 inch or so, plates holding the cage to the body.
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Post by KarlVP on Apr 28, 2005 19:58:21 GMT -5
It couldn't hurt.
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2005 15:07:14 GMT -5
I just put one the rockhard full cages in my CJ. I know a fully welded one is stronger, but I used that one for my own reasons. It's better than nothing. But I just wanted to add that they make a floor and a frame tie in to help out with the mounting at the windshield. I think it's actually pretty strong that way. A bolt on cage is stronger than a lot of people will admit. I don't plan on rolling over 10 times, but I'll have it if I do, I really got it for the reason toynrnd stated...for the little one and for everyday safety. A plus is that it's got these cool bar hoops welded on by the windshield which gives you something to grab on to pull yourself inside.
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Post by LILREDCJ6 on May 19, 2005 17:43:04 GMT -5
How much did that thing run you for the full cage?
They are ex[ensive but, it is worth it when you got little ones.
Tony
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Post by CORE 4WD on May 19, 2005 19:32:08 GMT -5
WOW.........Thats the sort of roll I'll plan on takeing, that way I will be ready for the worst. Do ya'll think that going to the frame is nessesary with the, 1/4 inch or so, plates holding the cage to the body. Keep in mind it's not necessarily the thickness of the plates but the thickness (and condition) of the material the plates are bolted to. Frame ties are the way to go and my EB (1966 flavor) won't be on the trail until it's cage is mounted as such! IMO of course. |
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Post by A "CJ" on May 20, 2005 14:11:48 GMT -5
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Post by YJ Ken on May 21, 2005 8:58:04 GMT -5
When I was doing the prep work for my cage, I was taking off the padding. Then I discovered that the bolt that holds the passenger side sport bar on to the main loop had busted and only being held in by the padding. If I had rolled it, the bar would broke free from the padding, hit my wife in the head, then fold the windsheild down on top of her.
A full cage is a necassary when you take a vehicle wheeling. I've seen ppl roll on easy stuff.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2005 1:33:11 GMT -5
How much did that thing run you for the full cage? They are ex[ensive but, it is worth it when you got little ones. Tony Tony I think it was about $600 or so with shipping. Quadratec wanted $160 to ship it so I told them to shove it. I called Rockhard direct and got it shipped for $50. |
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? Not really planing on spending alot of time on my top but still would like to know what you think.
