I'm interested in hearing from some folks who have a bolt-in roll-cage, and have rolled their XJ. If you don't have a bolt in cage, but was with someone who does and you got to see it as it rolled, or right after, that’s cool too. Please include pics if ya got them.
The only bolt-in cage I have seen in an XJ is this one: http://www.rockhard4x4parts.com/xj-96.html The manufacturer claims that the bolt together sections are stronger then if they were welded. He claims 4-people to his knowledge have rolled their XJ with this cage installed, and one might have died with out it. Anyone have this particular cage? Anyone have a different bolt-in cage?
I know some of you are just chomping at the bit to flame this thread with your comments about why you think a bolt in cage is a bad idea, but please give me a break this time around. I agree, a weld in cage is best, but this thread is to gather info on how a bolt-in cage performed during a roll over. Maybe they are a bad idea, but let’s find out from those who have them and have rolled them. Thanks ahead of time!
The only bolt-in cage I have seen in an XJ is this one: http://www.rockhard4x4parts.com/xj-96.html The manufacturer claims that the bolt together sections are stronger then if they were welded. He claims 4-people to his knowledge have rolled their XJ with this cage installed, and one might have died with out it. Anyone have this particular cage? Anyone have a different bolt-in cage?
I know some of you are just chomping at the bit to flame this thread with your comments about why you think a bolt in cage is a bad idea, but please give me a break this time around. I agree, a weld in cage is best, but this thread is to gather info on how a bolt-in cage performed during a roll over. Maybe they are a bad idea, but let’s find out from those who have them and have rolled them. Thanks ahead of time!