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Old 06-02-2009, 03:03 PM
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Has anyone purchased/installed the Rusty's single loop inside cab roll bar. I know its not the best, but its gotta be better than nothing! Any suggestions? See it at http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan...gory_Code=ROLL

I know I need to put something in to save driver and one passenger - just in case of roll over!

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Personally it seems expensive and that the money spent on this could be used to have a local person/shop do it. You would still have weld it in either way. I also think that an a pillar support is needed to trully protect you
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Also rustys has a bad reputation for expensive shipping prices, think about that when shipping a bar like that.
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NOTE: This product is designed to help protect in case of a roll over or side impact but is sold as a show bar, it is no substitute for safe and responsible driving. Always wear your seat belt, know the terrain, speed limitations, and any obstacles that may lay ahead.
the unbold, italic, underlined text makes me think that you could have someone make you a custom one for cheaper, and perform better.
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Keep in mind:
Most roll bars are designed to tie into the frame somehow.
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XJ's being unibody construction, you will have to fabricate something to try and tie into the unibody substructure. Otherwise, you are just bolting it to the sheet metal floor...not very safe.----->>Showbar.

I believe this is why alot of Xj's end up with exo-cages
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Has anyone purchased/installed the Rusty's single loop inside cab roll bar. I know its not the best, but its gotta be better than nothing! Any suggestions? See it at http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan...gory_Code=ROLL

I know I need to put something in to save driver and one passenger - just in case of roll over!

Suggestions?
I've seen a number od XJ rollovers and the B pillor holds up pretty
well. Its the windshield pillors that always fold in on the driver and passenger. Take a look at Rock Hard Products for their bolt in cage kits. look really good and they have letters from customers that have 'field tested' the cages and are happy with the outcomes.
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find a good off road shop and see how much to have them do a 4 point bar that way you have some better protection
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eh... to expensive for one bar with two bends. If anybody buys that then I should start a business selling junk and becoming rich.
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I wouldn't waste my money on that.
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