ClassicBronco forum build-----Roll Bar?.

[volnut77]

What do you guys think about roll bar choices? I'm going to go one piece all welded.

Now do I go traditional, 4 point or full family roll? Pros and cons of what you have would help.

Also if you have suggestions that you could post pictures I'd appreciate those.

I plan to have the top off a lot.

Thanks.

 

[Ethansdad73]

I am doing a family cage. I rolled my bronco going 55mph and only had a cage over the back, so basically a family w/o the front. The cage allowed my son to not get a scrach on him and the b pillar saved my life. I would not have cut my head if I had the from cage in as the I hit the roof. I having mike from extreme build me one.

http://extremecustomparts.com/c-690...into-frame-kits-bronco-willys-jeep-cj-yj.html

 

[surveyor5]

I recommend a full family cage.

 

[pcf_mark]

Ethansdad73 - was your cage bolted to the floor or tied into the frame? That sounds like a wicked accident - happy your family is ok.

 

[Ethansdad73]

Ethansdad73 - was your cage bolted to the floor or tied into the frame? That sounds like a wicked accident - happy your family is ok.

it was bolted to the floor and it did not push thru, however the body was push down a half inch over the 2inch body lift.

I go the worse of it sprained thumb, neck, shoulder arm... but recovery was nothing. Kid did not get a scrach but when I let him out of the car seat he fell to the gound hitting his head... opps..

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175377&page=6


pics start here but i can not stress enough a family cage is the way to go if you are even thinking about having someone ride in the back.

 

[bronco loco]

My first mod was to replace the St felipe bar and went with extreme customs family cage.

 

[airbur]

Family cage...no other way to go Here's mine....

http://www.addictedoffroad.com/index.php?main_page=document_general_info&cPath=40_42&products_id=295

 

[g8rb8t]

I had just the rear cage in my '76 Bronco and was on the list to upgrade it to family cage. Instead I bought a new Bronco and I went with a Bronco Bob family cage (broncobob.com). Just got the cage installed. I did the "welded and trimmed" option for an extra $100 and it fit perfectly in my truck.

Here's some pics if your interested:
http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=198817

 

[SC74]

My vote is for the full family cage also. The front bars can get in the way, but it's well worth the added support and safety. I have a standard hoop with front kit on my wife's bronco and wish it had the rear family part - it will be a future add-on. I have a full family cage on the crawler and love it.

 

[volnut77]

Ok, looks like the family cage. I'll post some pics as we get it designed.

Tim