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Rollbar Height?

Discussion in 'Early Jeep Restoration and Research' started by 53Flattie, Jan 22, 2024.

  1. 53Flattie

    53Flattie Intigator

    Can someone give me a measurement on the height of the center of their rollbar, off the wheel tubs? I think the bar in this Jeep is too low. The top rubs my head, and I seem to remember that the bar is supposed to be several inches taller than the top of the windshield frame.
    Trying to figure out if my seats are too high, or the rollbar is too low…

    Thanks!

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  2. 53Flattie

    53Flattie Intigator

    Correction - I should have asked for a measurement from the floor to the bottom of the rollbar.

    Mine is measuring 42”.
     
  3. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Sounds normal to me.

    But replacement seats are very often higher under the butt than the stock ones. I mounted my Smittybilt lowbacks as close to the floor as I could get them.
     
  4. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    Do you plan on running a full soft top?
     
  5. 53Flattie

    53Flattie Intigator

    The seats are aftermarket, and they are definitely thicker than the stock ones. That might be the issue, but this rollbar just looks funny to me
     
  6. 53Flattie

    53Flattie Intigator

    I sorta doubt it. This Jeeps will probably only be driven in good weather.
     
  7. timsresort

    timsresort Active Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Mine's 42" and just touches the top.
     
  8. 53Flattie

    53Flattie Intigator


    Hmmm. Maybe the problem is just the aftermarket seat…
     
  9. Jw60

    Jw60 That guy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Get some electrical EMT and make a domed brace. It will help shed water.
    Bikinis run low due to the roll bar needing to fit under the normal hard and soft top supports.
    A lot of tops are level front to back with the windshield profile. The roll bar won't be any higher than the windshield.
     
  10. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Having no rollbar in my '56, that's what worked for me. Stashes easily inside the rear of the tub.
     
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  11. CHUGALUG

    CHUGALUG Member

    Back in the day when my dad was competing in Jeep Jamborees the rule for roll bar height was it had to be 2.5" taller then the driver when wearing a helmet. If no helmet I would assume a good 3.5 inches above your head when looking straight forward. A measurement off the floor or something is of no use from a safety point of view. In a roll the jeep will most likely rest on the top of the grill and the roll bar if your head is sticking up past this line 3-4 inches your going to have a very sore neck. I am 5' 10.5" My seats are about an inch thicker then stock and my roll bar is 42.5" from the floor to the top of the bar. But this is also for my body shape. A person the same height can have even 4" different in leg to truck length which would change the required height. Its best to go off your own height in your own seats and give it at least 2.5 to 3.5" of clearance.