Biotex Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 I have a bender and dies for 1-3/4" tubes. I personally feel that the rollbars (not roll cages) should be at least 2" dia. Anyone have some pictures of their Comanche with 1-3/4" roll bar mounted? I see a few with exo-skeletons, but i'm interested in some pictures of just non oem style roll bars. Trying to decide if I should fab one up. I have an OEM family bar from an early YJ I could cut up and make work. It is the larger dia. tube, but would rather keep it whole and sell it to help fund an OEM MJ specific bar if I decide not to make one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 With a smaller tube diameter, I think it'd look neat with a double tube setup. :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepmarine312 Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 bio I'm with neohic on this one, i think it would look good with a doubled up roll bar, IMHO anyways. why not lay the bar down on the ground with chalk and trace the size and draw out the style you want, and look at it, kinda like blueprints but full size lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotex Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 With a smaller tube diameter, I think it'd look neat with a double tube setup. :dunno: bio I'm with neohic on this one, i think it would look good with a doubled up roll bar, IMHO anyways. why not lay the bar down on the ground with chalk and trace the size and draw out the style you want, and look at it, kinda like blueprints but full size lol. bio I'm with neohic on this one, i think it would look good with a doubled up roll bar, IMHO anyways. why not lay the bar down on the ground with chalk and trace the size and draw out the style you want, and look at it, kinda like blueprints but full size lol. I have tube bending software that already has templates pre installed. One of the hoops looks just like an OEM roll bar. All I need to do is to change the dimensions to what I want, so then it spits out a 3D model of what it looks like. I did the chalk outlines in to old days! :rotfl2: I have thought about the double bar design over the past few days since I saw the one listed for sale in the craigslist section. I still think it looks cheezy with the smaller diameter tube, but not 100% certain I coun't live with it. Would rather see if there are any pics out there before I waste money on tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue XJ Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Mine is made from 1.5" tubing... Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue XJ Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Another couple pics Image Not Found You can see I was able to fit the main hoop between the cab and bed to save on space. It was a tight fit with 1.5" but doable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 You could always invest in a 2"die set. I have several different dies, its nice to not be stuck with one size of tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 how you anchor it is WAY more important than whether it's 1 3/4 or 2". :thumbsup: both sizes are sufficient to save your noggin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 1 3/4" .120 is plenty strong, but since the OP is thinking about using a flimsy YJ cage I'm gonna guess its a cosmetic issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotex Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 Correct Mnkyboy. I'm ok with the strength, but am going for that certain look. After looking at the above pictures though, I'm thinking it will be ok as long as I add a stinger to the front to balance it out. Perhaps some matching tube sliders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1987Comanche Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 The factory rollbar came with reinforcing brackets for the bed, correct? I'm assuming you'll make something along those lines for Maura's bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotex Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 The factory rollbar came with reinforcing brackets for the bed, correct? I'm assuming you'll make something along those lines for Maura's bar? Yes, I will probably tie it into the subframe somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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