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Roll bar/cage set up? Type of driving? Pics please.

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by ODBuffalo, May 22, 2015.

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Stock, modified or custom roll bar?

  1. Stock

    5 vote(s)
    41.7%
  2. Modified stock

    5 vote(s)
    41.7%
  3. One off custom cage

    2 vote(s)
    16.7%
  1. May 22, 2015
    ODBuffalo

    ODBuffalo Member

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    All the talk about whether to install a roll bar or not, and a lot of great conversation and views, Ill be installing some sort of protection. Definitely a stock version and maybe a front loop. Id like to do a little more research on the possibility of adding a YJ Wrangler family set up also.

    Id like to know who has a stock roll bar, a modified stock roll bar, like adding a front loop and who has a one-off tied to the frame cage.

    And what you use your rig for.

    Photos would be great.

    Thanks guys.
     
    Last edited: May 22, 2015
  2. May 22, 2015
    colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

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    Mine's the stock type bar (OK, not really stock since they weren't factory equipment except for Renegade) bolted to the wheel wells.
    I added mounting points for retractable shoulder belts.
    My Jeep sees everything....commuting, highway, and fairly hard off road use.
    I have a full cage kit sitting in my garage collecting dust...someday maybe I'll get around to installing it.
     
  3. May 22, 2015
    Jw60

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    I have a 70's stock roll bar. Eventually it will get tied to the frame, nerf bars, a front hoop, and a family hoop that can work with my tops garage door rear window.
     
  4. May 22, 2015
    jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    I have a family style roll bar. I mainly use my rig off road but agree it is as important or more for street driving. It is not tied to the frame but I did add 1/4" plates under the body at the mounts.

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  5. May 22, 2015
    commanlerwrangdo

    commanlerwrangdo Member

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    The rollbar in my CJ5 is modified stock by the PO of the PO I bought it from. Since the entire Jeep was heavily modified to become a half-cab I see many YJ parts were used, like the heater box, pedals, shoulder harness and column I think the rollbar is YJ as well.

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    Another view....

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    That's why I bought the CJ, the price was right and the hard work was already done!;)
     
  6. May 23, 2015
    scott milliner

    scott milliner Master Fabricator

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    I added a front hoop to the existing roll bar.[​IMG][/URL][/IMG]
     
  7. May 25, 2015
    sterlclan

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    added a front hoop and frame tie ins on mine.[​IMG]daily commuter/as much off road as i can...
     
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