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lskolnick 10-22-2017 04:15 PM
Has anyone ever welded a permanent extension onto the stock roll bar?
 
Or even made a taller replacement? Seems like a good alternative to bolting and unbolting the Brey Krause for driving events.

Anker 10-22-2017 04:54 PM
The roll bar is made from high strength steel. Welding something to it will weaken it. You should never do that!

lskolnick 10-22-2017 05:58 PM
Good to know. Has anyone ever set out to make a taller replacement option, rather than a bolt on extension?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Anker (Post 553193)
The roll bar is made from high strength steel. Welding something to it will weaken it. You should never do that!

rick3000 10-22-2017 06:01 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by lskolnick (Post 553205)
Good to know. Has anyone ever set out to make a taller replacement option, rather than a bolt on extension?
You have to consider the clearance needed for the soft top to be put up/down. There are more extensive roll cage setups for racing.

steved0x 10-22-2017 06:38 PM
You can't really go any higher than the BK bar, the top barely clears it, and if you don't close the latch it will touch.

Paul 10-22-2017 07:25 PM
What's wrong with leaving the extension on the car full time?

The Radium King 10-22-2017 07:53 PM
the safety devices bolt in roll bar is taller (how do i know - my ztop won’t fit over it, but fits over the oem roll bar) and gives you the option of adding door bars, etc.


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