runner6 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Let me start by saying I have searched this topic quite a bit. While the factory bars are almost extinct, bars from Dakotas (1st generation), Rangers, S10s, etc., seem to work. Would those who have any type of roll bar (stock or otherwise) be willing to share pictures and descriptions? It would help those of us trying to decide how to get bars if we want them. One note - it would probably help in the description to confirm SWB or LWB. Sometimes, pictures are chopped off, and it is hard to distinguish between the two. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Mine is a 1989 LWB with a widened FORD SPLASH sport bar. BEFORE: AFTER: CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MjAllTheWay Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 WEll mine is out of a Datsun pick up it dosent look any ware near as nice as that one but i would say its not that bad Wish mine looked like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 CW, that's not like you to leave that one forward leg stubbed off like that w/o a flange. :D Doesn't look like your normal super stellar fab work mate. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 CW, that's not like you to leave that one forward leg stubbed off like that w/o a flange. :D Doesn't look like your normal super stellar fab work mate. :cheers: I didnt, I was lookin' for more pics... :D I think I have them all in there now... CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Aye - that's better. Nice work as per your usual norm. :bowdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 mine is from a first generation Dodge Dakota. i have a shortbed Jeep. before. it was too wide by like 3" at most, also the wheel well mounts were at the wrong angle. after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Very nice Wade. You guys have got me thinking about pulling off my shell. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner6 Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Thanks to all for the information. This is just what my son and I needed. I hope it helps others. Hopefully, we'll get even more pictures and descriptions. 89eliminator, how did you resolve the bar being too wide and the wheel mounts being the wrong angle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 i resolved the width by chopping the necessary amount out of the center and rewelding it. for the wheel well mounts, i cut the tube at the right angle and welded the mounting plate back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Thanks to all for the information. This is just what my son and I needed. I hope it helps others. Hopefully, we'll get even more pictures and descriptions. 89eliminator, how did you resolve the bar being too wide and the wheel mounts being the wrong angle? I replied over on JeepForum where you posted first... 8) OEM SWB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowey Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Other Wade... did you get the factory bar mounts that are on the under side of the bed?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Other Wade... did you get the factory bar mounts that are on the under side of the bed?? Negative... I just drilled the holes, and used some new Grade 8 Bolts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue XJ Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 LWB, home built roll bar. 1.5" .120 wall DOM tubing Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Nice job, the bends conform well, but it just doesn't look right w. the 1.5" tubing. :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrailReadyMJ Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Nice job, the bends conform well, but it just doesn't look right w. the 1.5" tubing. :roll: I agree, the thick tube does look better, but what's funny is his, being DOM, is probably stronger than all of the ones made from 3" "exhaust pipe". Blue XJ, I like how you ran the tube between the bed and cab. I have a couple questions though. Do you have any cross support between the bars? Being that tall, some extra support would be a good idea, maybe an "X". Also, are there any rubbing problems as the frame flexes? I've been working on a cage/roll bar design myself, but I want to lose as little bed room as possible. This may just be a solution :hmm: EDIT: I just saw you had a full interior cage, guess the cross support isn't a big deal in your case :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner6 Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 This is a shot in the dark, but does anyone have experience using a Chevy Colorado roll bar like this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-Colorado-GMC-Canyon-Black-Off-Road-Roll-Bar_W0QQitemZ250571237198QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3a5735a74e The measurements that are provided work for my SWB. Have no idea about the proper height or angles of the fender well mounting plates, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 my "phase 1" rollbar. 2" DOM fully welded/bolted to the frame. I designed it and constructed the frame mounts but had a local fab guy bend/weld it up for me. cost me maybe a hundred bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue XJ Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Nice job, the bends conform well, but it just doesn't look right w. the 1.5" tubing. :roll: I agree, the thick tube does look better, but what's funny is his, being DOM, is probably stronger than all of the ones made from 3" "exhaust pipe". Blue XJ, I like how you ran the tube between the bed and cab. I have a couple questions though. Do you have any cross support between the bars? Being that tall, some extra support would be a good idea, maybe an "X". Also, are there any rubbing problems as the frame flexes? I've been working on a cage/roll bar design myself, but I want to lose as little bed room as possible. This may just be a solution :hmm: EDIT: I just saw you had a full interior cage, guess the cross support isn't a big deal in your case :cheers: I think it looks just fine with 1.5" and other than Pete's, I'm sure its stronger than any of the other ones on here. I built it for a purpose, plus, I'm not a fan of the big tube look either, too bulky and would interfere with my truck box. I do not have a cross bar between them on the outside. However, there is a matching b-pillar hoop on the inside of the cab and it does have a seat belt bar going across from side to side. I don't have any rubbing issues, at least none that I can tell. Its welded to my rock rails which are welded to the frame, and the down bars get tied into a piece under the bed that is welded to the frame, its pretty solid. I had to notch the top of the bed side to fit the tube between the cab and bed, and near the bottom, it needed to be 'massaged' with a pry bar to add a little clearance. I can get pictures if needed. Anything bigger than 1.5" would need a good bit of sheet metal clearancing on the lower portion of the bed, since it gets tighter to the cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I think it looks just fine with 1.5" and other than Pete's, I'm sure its stronger than any of the other ones on here. I built it for a purpose, plus, I'm not a fan of the big tube look either, too bulky and would interfere with my truck box. :agree: Your's is the way to go for both form and function. The bulky, non-functional headache racks are pretty obnoxious. I don't have any rubbing issues, at least none that I can tell. Its welded to my rock rails which are welded to the frame, and the down bars get tied into a piece under the bed that is welded to the frame, its pretty solid. I had to notch the top of the bed side to fit the tube between the cab and bed, and near the bottom, it needed to be 'massaged' with a pry bar to add a little clearance. I can get pictures if needed. Anything bigger than 1.5" would need a good bit of sheet metal clearancing on the lower portion of the bed, since it gets tighter to the cab. I'd like to see pictures of how you tied everything together and your clearance between the bed and cab if you don't mind. I'm really contemplating doing something similar after seeing what you did. Thanks, Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwolf Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I have a factory roll bar that comes with the pioneer version to the best of my knowledge. The build sheet says that the truck came with one. I just bought the truck and how you see it is how I bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I have a factory roll bar that comes with the pioneer version to the best of my knowledge. The build sheet says that the truck came with one. If someone can point me in the right direction for posting pics I'll gladly post some. I just bought the truck and how you see it is how I bought it. I like Comanche Club Image Hosting Free to join and easy to use. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue XJ Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I'd like to see pictures of how you tied everything together and your clearance between the bed and cab if you don't mind. I'm really contemplating doing something similar after seeing what you did. Thanks, Willy Sure thing, if you can wait a couple days I will snap some this weekend. There is not much clearance between the cab and bed at all. Its pretty tight against both of them near the bottom. I'm still trying to decide if its worth it to tie it into the internal cage as well, and if so, how to do that, since both 'cages' are rather tight against the body already. It took about a 12' piece for that hoop and I think just over 4' for each down bar. I can measure if you want as well, actually, I think I have my note sheet somewhere still that shows the angles of all the bends on the b-hoop as well. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deziped Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Do you think this is OEM bar? http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/1582747673.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 No. This is a factory rollbar. Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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