CJ5 cages in a CJ6

I found http://www.rockhard4x4parts.com/cj5-55.html

I can't think of why it wouldn't fit in my 1964 CJ 6 with the hardtop on. Its not close to ideal, but it would offer some protection for now. Will it fit and work as needed (Low speed roll) until a proper cage can be mounted?

 

I have a CJ5 factory roll bar from a 1976 in my 1970 CJ6. It bolted in on top of the fender wells. It has a Meyers hard top.

Andrew Hurt
I can get pic if you want them PM me

 

If you want to use the CJ-5 cage, I'd suggest you put the 'sport bar' (the usual CJ-5 rollbar??) on the fenderwells and add a new hoop behind the front seats. Keep the front hoop where it is. The sport bar will collapse in a rollover unless it has the wheel wells underneath it.

Just the CJ-5 sport bar on the fender wells will be too far back to be of any use in a rollover. Even the correct rollbar for a CJ-6 will not protect you from collapse of the windshield in a rollover, particularly with a steel cab (ask me how I know - BTDT). You need the front bar and a hoop behind the front seats. 3 hoops, front, middle and back ala Boyink are needed if you want to protect your rear seat passengers too.

JMO - no way can you use the CJ-5 cage (or sport bar) without some mods - cutting, welding, and more tubing. Wouldn't be safe.

 

Thanks for the reply folks.

 

Jeez, I hope you're gonna hang onto that hard top! That sucker looks nice, and I'm sure those are getting rare.

 

Absolutely sir. This will just be a puddle jumper. Nothing hardcore. But if I do ever go out and play where I think I might need the protection of a roll bar; that top is coming off. I figure its probably worth more than the jeep i.e. I've found more CJ6's for sale then tops like that.

 

Does that have the Perkins Diesel in it?

 

No sir. Chevy 350 per P.O.. Has the right VIN for one though.

 

Here are some pictures of the roll bar from a 1976 CJ% in my 70 CJ6 with hard top.

Andrew