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fixit Member Since: 15 Mar 2012 Location: Sunny devon Posts: 66 |
The bar is only to stop the sides flexing so why not weld a bracket to the roll bar and bolt it to the side and save the price of a bulkhead removal bar? It would be a tidy job that way.
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16th Mar 2016 5:07pm |
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apt100 Member Since: 05 Mar 2015 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1547 |
I have wondered about this from the other way. ie I have 90XS SW so has factory bulk head removal bar.
I keep thinking about a roll cage but all the ones with internal hoops seem to be too cluttered and take up wasted space when they sit behind the removal bar - and I keep thinking surely the hoop could REPLACE the removal bar rather than be in addition to it? |
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16th Mar 2016 5:32pm |
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ad6481 Member Since: 16 Mar 2016 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 8 |
Cheers for this. Not a bad shout but I'm not even sure I need to do that. If the bar is there to prevent side flex, then I guess that rigidity comes because the removal bar gives it lateral support. As I've got the roll bar already (in exactly the same places) that lateral support is presumably already there, albeit supported across the roof line rather than across the cab / tub floor. I'm almost convinced there's never going to be a "yes it's fine" answer to this so I think I might just give it a go. If there's any flex then deal with it later by fabricating something (and most likely botching a weld to be repaired by a professional). Not the most scientific of approaches to be honest but needs must. Any more takers? I presume this type of modification wouldn't be looked at more closely for MOT purposes? |
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16th Mar 2016 6:42pm |
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ad6481 Member Since: 16 Mar 2016 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 8 |
Yes, it's strange that there isn't any source of information for this type of thing. It must be correct though. It doesn't make any sense otherwise. I have no idea if there are tests that can be done on lateral load, twist, side flex or anything else for that matter. However, even if there were I'm convinced a full chassis integrated roll bar will do a better job than a bulkhead replacement bar. Of course, I say all this in the knowledge that I'm just trying to convince myself to get on with it as "it will be fine"!! |
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16th Mar 2016 6:50pm |
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ad6481 Member Since: 16 Mar 2016 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 8 |
Quick update. I had Chris (username "Killer90") from CSK Automotive (in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire) come round the other day to take a look at the truck. Incidentally, he's a top man and very helpful indeed. After discussion with him, I've decided to definitely chop the bulkhead out completely and reinstall the roll cage without the additional support of the bulkhead removal bar. He agreed that the strength in the sides of the tub would be retained (and actually be firmer) as a result of the roll cage and that I didn't need the bar support. It's not even a belt and braces approach. The roll cage will provide a stronger and more integrated lateral and longitudinal support to the tub than the bar ever could.
As a result, jigsaw and/or Dremel are coming out soon. |
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31st Mar 2016 9:33am |
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