Windshield Support

tk1218 · Apr 4, 2009

Just removed the hard top and I am going to run a bikini top with a rear roll bar. I am worried about support for the windshield. I already put in new pads between the door and the windshield, but there is a gap and I think the windshield will flex when driving.

Has anyone come up with a support for the windshield when not using a front roll bar. Seems like something could be attached to the door that supports the windshield.

Thanks.

tasker · Apr 4, 2009

I had the same problem. I used a bow from a tonneau cover and drilled through the roll bar for a drop down bracket and used an "L" bracket on the front, works slick and you can't see it.

Explorer · Apr 4, 2009

I did basically the same thing that people do with the front roll bar. I used the short turnbuckle welded to a length of 1" square tubing and welded to the main hoop. The turn buckle eye slips over the top/riser bolts from the bottom. Covered the whole thing up with 1" pipe insulation and looks like reg roll bar tubes, easy to adjust alignment w/ doors on and gives support w/ them off.

piack · Apr 4, 2009

I did similar except used full sized roll bar tubing that I fully welded when I did the roll cage. L-bracket on the front bolted to the windshield. Covered w. padding from Jegs so when I hit my head it doesn't hurt as much. Someday I'll get the matching front hoop from Complete Offroad.

av bronco · Apr 4, 2009

However toy make them they make a world of diffrence, stopped about 50% of my rattles

JMP · Apr 4, 2009

Ran into the same issue... I am thinkign I will do this at some point.

http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/San_Felipe_Weld_In_Cage_Kit/Roll_Bars

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