Pictures of my custom rollbar - Page 2

'74 UA FJ · 05-21-08, 07:19 AM

Well, I tested the rollbar. I rolled the damn thing on Saturday, and the bar held up just fine. No dents, bends or any noticeable damage to the roll bar anywhere.

Not so much for the windshield frame and rocker:

Volunteer · 05-21-08, 08:10 AM

Damn that sucks and sorry to hear it. Any roll you walk away from unscratched is a good one. Glad to hear the bar held up well. Will you change the design any as a result? Thats one way to test the new bar

What were you attempting when you rolled it ?

'74 UA FJ · 05-21-08, 08:14 AM

Nah, not going to change the design. I was attempting a steep loose hill that I got about 40ft up. I backed down and was turning around off camber and my right rear tire slid in a hole and it just went over. Did a 360 and landed tires down, sitting on a huge log on the oilpan, skidplate, axles. Had a dozer pull me off it and I cranked it up and kept wheeling.

Volunteer · 05-21-08, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by '74 UA FJ

Nah, not going to change the design. I was attempting a steep loose hill that I got about 40ft up. I backed down and was turning around off camber and my right rear tire slid in a hole and it just went over. Did a 360 and landed tires down, sitting on a huge log on the oilpan, skidplate, axles. Had a dozer pull me off it and I cranked it up and kept wheeling.

Gotcha, the best part about a cruiser push them over and go about your business.

SouthBostonFJ · 05-21-08, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by '74 UA FJ

Thanks, good suggestions. I've taken all of this into account. I'm not going to add side bars right now for a couple of reasons. 1) I don't like banging my head on them. 2) This 40 isn't a hard core wheeler right now, so I don't plan on rolling it.

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Originally Posted by dgangle

Gotcha, but I am predicting a hellstorm of criticism to come from this statement! Nice job nonetheless.

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Originally Posted by '74 UA FJ

Yeah. I figured this much. Half of it will be from people with a factory roll bar...

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Originally Posted by Volunteer

Nice job I like it

I don't consider myself a harcore wheeler either and I never thought I'd put my 40 on its side. Than it happened, and then a second time. 1st time was on the trail with a bad spotter, a beep owner not wanting me to make it to the top. The wheel came down in a ditch on the driver's side and pitched me on its side. 2nd time was putting around town on the way to pick up my 5 yr old and a stupid lady on the cell phone pulls out in front of me. I locked up the brakes and swerved to miss her putting the 40 again on its drivers side. Moral of the story accidents happen and there are stupid people in the world. Its never a bad idea to be too safe. That little factory bar saved my neck twice. I'm probably going with the meataltech family cage but with a wild hair I'd consider doing it myself. I like the way your design looks though I see where it would clearly benefit you by moving the center supports out toward the doors like mentioned above.

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Originally Posted by '74 UA FJ

Well, I tested the rollbar. I rolled the damn thing on Saturday, and the bar held up just fine. No dents, bends or any noticeable damage to the roll bar anywhere.

Hmmm...

Glad you're OK.

BeefBarley · 05-21-08, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthBostonFJ

Hmmm...

Glad you're OK.

well done....lol

sorry you rolled it brotha. It doesnt look too bad....

Trollhole · 05-21-08, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by watrob

HI, I prefer not to have the outside bars near the doors so it is easier to get in and out of the FJ.

I know this is a crazy question, but what the hell are the front overhead bars mounted to? The windshield?

CruisinMT · 05-21-08, 07:13 PM

they are attached to the front hoop

05-21-08, 07:19 AM	#31
'74 UA FJ IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,252	Well, I tested the rollbar. I rolled the damn thing on Saturday, and the bar held up just fine. No dents, bends or any noticeable damage to the roll bar anywhere. Not so much for the windshield frame and rocker: __________________ 1974 FJ40 FI vortec 350, H42/Orion 4:1, 4" lift, 35s, lock-rited f/r, Saginaw ps, etc, etc. 1994 FZJ80 with lockers.

05-21-08, 08:10 AM	#32
Volunteer IH8MUD "I Live Here" Join Date: May 2006 Location: In The Shop TLCA# 16325 Posts: 4,514	Damn that sucks and sorry to hear it. Any roll you walk away from unscratched is a good one. Glad to hear the bar held up well. Will you change the design any as a result? Thats one way to test the new bar What were you attempting when you rolled it ? __________________ Bayou State Land Cruiser Assoc BSLCA.com My toys past and present.

05-21-08, 08:14 AM	#33
'74 UA FJ IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,252	Nah, not going to change the design. I was attempting a steep loose hill that I got about 40ft up. I backed down and was turning around off camber and my right rear tire slid in a hole and it just went over. Did a 360 and landed tires down, sitting on a huge log on the oilpan, skidplate, axles. Had a dozer pull me off it and I cranked it up and kept wheeling. __________________ 1974 FJ40 FI vortec 350, H42/Orion 4:1, 4" lift, 35s, lock-rited f/r, Saginaw ps, etc, etc. 1994 FZJ80 with lockers.

05-21-08, 07:13 PM	#38
CruisinMT IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 1,176	they are attached to the front hoop __________________ 67' FJ40 3- On the Tree Rebuilt F 135, Bored 50 Over 1.5" Extended Shackles and 33 x 9.5's "REZ RUNNER" My ROTW http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...cruisinmt.html 08/89 FJ62 "Bruiser" Wife's DD 31 x 10.50 on Stock Steelies 327K on the body 76k on Rebuilt 3Fe and Tranny "I'm not a mechanic, I just play one in my garage."

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