'Modular' Roll Bar - Install Without Removing the Top?

[Farrell Martin]

I recently sold my '76 that had a Bronco Bob cage in it that was awesome. I bought it and installed it once spring had come and I had already taken off the hard top, so no big deal.

I am in the process of getting another truck and want to install another bar that provides rear passenger protection, but I really don't want to remove the top to install it.

All of the regular vendors offer the factory style roll bar that can be assembled (bolted together, not welded) inside the truck with the top on, but the down feet go down at an angel behind the rear fender wells, offering very little protection for rear passengers. Has anyone ever seen a bar that the rear feet extend straight back to a rear hoop but it can be assembled and bolted together inside the vehicle?

I have seen a picture of one (on the LUBR thread), but cant find it at any of the normal vendors.

Thanks - F

 

[377]

Wild Horses sell a bar that looks like a factory bar but can be added on to with a bar behind the dash/windshield and overhead bars. Not sure if that is what you are talking about but I do know that bar starts out as something that looks stock and can be added on to. I believe it also bolts together, so maybe it can be installed with the top on.

377

Just went and looked the overhead/dash and family bar parts are weld on, sorry.

 

[phred]

Farrell Ive not seen one like you are describing but I be if you give Gordon Bailie a call he can fab one up that will do just what you need.
I just texted you his number.

 

[g8rb8t]

BroncoBob might be able to fab something up too

 

[Ethansdad73]

best cage is one that is welded not bolted together... ask yourself is it worth the risk?

 

[charlie6976]

Grind the bolted joint and weld it after installation.