89 MJ Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 I have a shop local to me that has told me before that they could bend up a rollbar for my MJ. I have decided that I want a rollbar and will probably make it happen. Mind you, I will likely only be buying one if it is priced close to or less than an OEM one. That said, who here would be interested in one (could sell a weld yourself kit where you weld the kickers to the main hoop to save on shipping costs) and at what price point would you be interested in buying one? I would venture to guess that I could probably get some bent up for much less than an OEM rollbar costs. So far, I have potential interest in 6 LWB rollbars and 8 SWB rollbars (including mine) My goal with these is to have them so they are identical to an OEM rollbar, I don't want them to look like an aftermarket one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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krustyballer16 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 This would be awesome. But I don't see it happening for less than an oem one. Not under $500. Not under $700. Maybe $1000 for an exact copy, maybe. But I'm doubtful. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, krustyballer16 said: This would be awesome. But I don't see it happening for less than an oem one. Not under $500. Not under $700. Maybe $1000 for an exact copy, maybe. But I'm doubtful. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk I agree that it would be awesome. With this shop, they also build custom reproduction frames for 35-40 Fords. They will put in a custom in-house fabricated Mustang II front suspension. The complete frame with Mustang II front suspension was somewhere was around $2,000-$3,000 when my dad build a 40 Ford a couple of years ago. We are also friends with the owner, so I hope we could get a good deal on them. Then more people would need brackets too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 think most of your cost is going to be r&d messing up tubes and what not. once you have the plan figured out you just bend a bunch of tubes and sell them for profit. I think a DIY kit would be the way to go. also you can put me down for a lwb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustyballer16 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 I agree that it would be awesome. With this shop, they also build custom reproduction frames for 35-40 Fords. They will put in a custom in-house fabricated Mustang II front suspension. The complete frame with Mustang II front suspension was somewhere was around $2,000-$3,000 when my dad build a 40 Ford a couple of years ago. We are also friends with the owner, so I hope we could get a good deal on them. Then more people would need brackets too. Ok, that makes it more plausible. Thought it was just a shop that could "bend tubing" that had no idea what they were getting in to lol. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjben Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 I'd be willing to spend ~$500 on a LWB one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 21 minutes ago, mjben said: I'd be willing to spend ~$500 on a LWB one... for a diy or assembled. also including shipping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjben Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 41 minutes ago, Jesse J said: for a diy or assembled. also including shipping? I drive to northern WI every year for Christmas, so in my case, I'd just pick it up. I'd think shipping an assembled bar would be a bit pricy. Of course I'd LOVE to have one assembled, AND including mounting plates/hardware for the $500, but... A DIY kit sounds like a better option in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 4 hours ago, Jesse J said: think most of your cost is going to be r&d messing up tubes and what not. once you have the plan figured out you just bend a bunch of tubes and sell them for profit. I think a DIY kit would be the way to go. also you can put me down for a lwb Already had you down. I agree with the DIY kits. 3 hours ago, krustyballer16 said: Ok, that makes it more plausible. Thought it was just a shop that could "bend tubing" that had no idea what they were getting in to lol. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk Yeah, these are some great guys too. The owner used to race in NASCAR in the 60s. 1 hour ago, mjben said: I'd be willing to spend ~$500 on a LWB one... That’s around the price point that I am hoping to get them for. Less would be great though. 8 minutes ago, mjben said: I drive to northern WI every year for Christmas, so in my case, I'd just pick it up. I'd think shipping an assembled bar would be a bit pricy. Of course I'd LOVE to have one assembled, AND including mounting plates/hardware for the $500, but... A DIY kit sounds like a better option in the long run. I agree with the shipping aspect, and I’m sure a disassembled bar would be much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Does the stock roll bar go into the bed. like into the wheel wells? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Yes, you can kind of see the location here. The plates have a radius to follow the wheel well arch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 very cool. Is that yours bc if it is you should measure it up and give it to 89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, fiatslug87 said: Yes, you can kind of see the location here. The plates have a radius to follow the wheel well arch. 4 minutes ago, Jesse J said: very cool. Is that yours bc if it is you should measure it up and give it to 89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I'll try this weekend. I know it's 3" OD tubing. If someone has theirs out, it might be better to try and trace it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, fiatslug87 said: I'll try this weekend. I know it's 3" OD tubing. If someone has theirs out, it might be better to try and trace it Sounds great! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Before you get too far into this, I’m going to point out that Jeep called them Sportbars for a reason. They won’t do anything for you in the event of a rollover, unless you’re planning on making them out of much thicker tube than the factory used, and even then it’s pretty questionable. Most of us know this, but still. CYOA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 35 minutes ago, gogmorgo said: Before you get too far into this, I’m going to point out that Jeep called them Sportbars for a reason. They won’t do anything for you in the event of a rollover, unless you’re planning on making them out of much thicker tube than the factory used, and even then it’s pretty questionable. Most of us know this, but still. CYOA. I just like them for the cosmetic look. I call them both, I just normally type rollbar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 AMC was probably the only automotive manufacture to offer sportbars as an accessory. I could be wrong on that but I don't care too much to look at the history of the ranger and the S-trucks. Needless to say they are really cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 37 minutes ago, 89 MJ said: I just like them for the cosmetic look. I call them both, I just normally type rollbar. I’m just saying that for liability reasons if it’s not actually a rollover protection structure, you probably shouldn’t be calling it a rollbar. But like, your call I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I’d recommend an exhaust shop with a mandrel bender, especially if it’s not structural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 9 hours ago, gogmorgo said: I’m just saying that for liability reasons if it’s not actually a rollover protection structure, you probably shouldn’t be calling it a rollbar. But like, your call I guess. Gotcha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Car Enthusiast Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 I would be interested in a SWB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Car Enthusiast said: I would be interested in a SWB I’ll add you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 I would be interested in a SWB one depending on the cost. Don't really know my limit honestly cause it depends on how much my wife spends that week 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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