doubleg

There is a guy selling one of these locally on craigslist and I was wondering if it would be worth the money, and actually hold up. I have no fab skills so I cant make my own (yet).

Heres the link to it on their website: http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-in...-roll-bar.html

Thanks

Dan_Man

I think those are just for looks. I wouldn't trust it in a roll over.

doubleg

Thats what I was kind of thinking too, but just for looks is a total waste in my opinion. Thanks.

emptypockets

How ya gonna wrangle the girls at the mall without some mall crawlin bling?

DirtRoadXJ

taken from rustys site

"NOTE: This product is designed to help protect vehicle occupants 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 lie ahead."

squirrelcrusher

It is sold as a show bar because they have done zero testing to show how it will survive a roll over. So it is just like all the cages and roll bars built by small back yard shops

odgreen

Buy it.... Test it.... Then post results!

Lol I'm joking...

ultimate-xj

Try these guy. http://www.rockhard4x4.com/category_s/141.htm

fox128

Looks weak....where's the triangulation?? Lol

Domeskii

IMO save up for a good cage...remember theres no price on ur life
Coming frm a guy who flipped a xj with no cage, its scary as hell

NuclearCowboy

I've got one. Completely for looks unless you weld into unibody like I did.

fox128

I like that kit! I've never seen it before....how long have they been making that? Anyone have experience with it? I've been planning on buying a bender and building a hybrid in/exterior cage this winter, but this would be cheaper than buying the bender, dies, and material and would take about 5% of the time to install. I just want to be sure it will be strong enough material and mounting points. It doesn't show where it attaches to the unibody. I would also probably triangulate it behind the front seats.

Don't want to hijack the thread too bad i'll start a new one if necessary.

Edit: I started searching after I asked the question like a newb, and am already hearing not so good comments about it as far as mounting, strength, and head clearance. In the long run I suppose i'll be happiest building my own.

xjoz87

how about this one. http://www.dandcextreme.com/product_...e.asp?pkID=126

gotta have the ability to weld though, or have access to someone that does.

cagedxj707

The place I got my cage done is flexpoint offroad. Its a nice cage, its an exo of course but besides the tad bit of surface rust I'm gettin(I live really close to the ocean) I got no complaint.

Clearwater

So I picked up one. I have 6 grandkids the oldest is 8. With a 6" lift on a 1993 XJ. The kids would use the doors to climb in and I didn't want the door broken. So, I installed the show cage with grab handles so they can get in. Install was super easy took about 45 mins. Although, I would not rely on this cage for safety since the XJ floor is thin. but Rusty did something, maybe by mistake or not. But bolting the cage to the safety belts on the B pillar really tighten up the whole ride. I'd say 80% of all the squeaks and what not are gone. The body twist is dam near gone. Don't get me wrong the cage is for show. But but the XJ body isnt that stiff so if you're just looking for something to tighten up your ride and make your Jeep look cooler. Or just solve a kid climb in problem this could be the Best $300 you can spend IMO. Aside from all that. Rusty's did a good job on construction and powder coat. As usual with Rusty's off-road it's a high quality product.