FJ43 Roll bar feedback

[mdsims]

It would appear there are currently 3 'buy-it' options to add a roll bar to my WORB model FJ43. I'm in the planning phase of a project to add a rear bench seat and car seats/boosters to fit my kids. During this project, I'd like to add a roll bar. I may also remove the extra long jump seats, as they'd be redundant at that point.

1. Find an OEM bar from an FJ43/BJ44/BJ46. Easier said than done. Very much open to this option if someone has one to sell.
2. Relik Garage FJ40/FJ43/BJ43/BJ46 Roll Bar - https://relikgarage.com/products/fj43-roll-bar. I haven't reached out to these guys yet, but I am interested in more photos and details on what pieces are provided. From what I've seen, looks good. Another member here sent me a few pictures as well. Thanks @Brybrys1978
3. FJ Legends Custom Roll Bar made Toyota for FJ40, FJ43, FJ45 - https://fjlegends.com/products/aftermarket-toyota-fj40-43-45-roll-bar. Has all the appearance of an OEM roll bar. Pads, brackets for front belts, nice contoured base plates. I don't see a lot of vendor feedback on them, and the sales terms are heavy-handed. Appears custom built out of Colombia. I'd want to get more info on tubing type, material details, are the pads included or just shown, etc. The bends look forced, maybe the tubing is thin?

I'd like to cast a wide net on feedback from you all.

Thanks, Matt

 

[Living in the Past]

Only comment I have is OEM roll bars are not that strong for a FJ40. Long FJ43 would be even weaker. Plus OEM roll bars have a bracket in the wheel well to mount it.

 

[pb4ugo]

You might consider finding a local shop to fabricate one for you. That way you can sort of have some control over the materials used and design.

 

[Vandal FJ]

I bought mine from Metal Tech., already welded. It's great! Full cage. They sell kits. I bet you could get longer rear supports made, if needed.

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[devo]

This is a photo of an FJ43 in Europe.
The Relik is a good copy.

 

[devo]

If you are near Grand Junction Co. there is a shop that makes nice role bars.
The OEM copy looked weak. I had more of a role cage made for the extra strength it offers.

 

[FJ404345]

As the roll bar for a FJ40 seems to me already weak for real trouble, I liked to have a beefier one in the FJ43 Soft Top, it's custom made out of 3" diam and thick walled pipe.

 

[pbgbottle]

Contact Metaltech 4x4. This thing is their specialty tons of is running with their roll cages. They can offer something I’m sure

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[65swb45]

Add me to the chorus in favor of abandoning a stock bar in favor of REAL protection. You are talking about YOUR CHILDREN!

In a perfect world, you could just drive over to @fc187 and have him whip you out something tasteful like @devo has. But I’m sure Don is booked for months out; he is an artist.

 

[iliketrucks]

That fj legends one looks fantastic. I have the same questions you do but itd be worth further research

 

[local523]

I have the FJ Legends rollbar sitting in pieces in my basement as I haven't had the time to install it yet. They asked for specific measurements after I ordered it and were very easy to work with. It was delivered quickly and came from South America. PM me if you'd like any specific pics.

 

[alberta mac]

thats a very interesting top on your cruiser, whats the info on it ?

 

[whisky]

I had a local shop fabricate a full roll cage. It fit under the fiberglass top and also fits under the TROA soft top and bows. They didn't really listen to my request so it's way overbuilt.