Roll cage opinions.

[Firemanray]

One of my plans for the Xj this summer is to "cage" it. There are a couple of problems, first amoung all my fab equipment I don't posess a tubing bender, second, I have very limited time to spend on the Xj so I don't want to get into a big fab project. Here is an alternative I think I really like:http://rockhard4x4parts.com/cart/proddetail.php?prod=RH1012-1

http://rockhard4x4parts.com/cart/prodimages/RH1012-1.jpg

My question is: has anyone here seen this set up in person or had one in there jeep? I would rather build my own but for me time is money and the Xj doesn't pay the bills.

[MaxxTraxx]

I'd run Rock Hard's cage...easy kit, all bolts in.

[Firemanray]

Here is one of the features I really like about it:

http://rockhard4x4parts.com/images/XJ-96/004_4.jpg

[bigjim350]

Well if ya have the cash to buy a bolt in cage, it seems as though you could have one built. I know of a few chassis builders around seems like you would end up with a stronger cage at a cheaper price that way

[DETOURS]

That cage offers a super clean install, if you care about your interior, get it.

I found it 'extremely' difficult to fabricate & install a cage without damage to the interior.

[LizardRunner]

T&J makes a great weld up cage kit in the 4-5 hundred range. I personally would not use a bolt up kit but that's just me from racing experiences. I'm not going with a full cage, I plan to use a double roll bar set up, two behind the seat tubes with a shoulder harness bar and two angle braces to the rear. I won't have the rear seat much longer since I decided to opt for keeping the rear flat for storage and hauling. Now that said, I have looked at the setup you show and it seems to be very well thought out and the brackets look plenty strong along with the mounting plates.