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Old 01-10-2013, 02:58 AM
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That's I was thinkin. Odd. But I think I do just the right amount of lights/accessories it may look good. Maybe roll bar then bed rails?

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After looking at your truck I think it may just look good. I say no on the bed rails but that is just me, not a big fan of them. But definitely a roll bar. Then you could lift it and get a aftermarket front bumper with a skid plate on it. Make it look top notch!
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Yea I've put A LOT of time into my truck. It's come along way

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Yea I've put A LOT of time into my truck. It's come along way

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Keep on keeping on bro.
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This is how it started out

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This is how it started out

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What is it now? And the more I look at it the more I think a roll bar in the back would look good.
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Old 01-10-2013, 03:31 AM
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This her now

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Old 01-10-2013, 09:59 AM
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I'm all for them. I want one for Big Red.
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Two things:

1) They're useful for looks and lights. My old '84 had one. May she rest in pieces. I don't have any pictures from before the impact with a tree.
2) They're useless for rollover protection. In order to be useful for rollover protection, it really needs to be bolted to the frame.

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Old 01-10-2013, 11:28 AM
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Two things:

1) They're useful for looks and lights. My old '84 had one. May she rest in pieces. I don't have any pictures from before the impact with a tree.
2) They're useless for rollover protection. In order to be useful for rollover protection, it really needs to be bolted to the frame.
Ya that's the only argument I have against taking it out because it is literally 8 bolts holding it down to my bed makes me feel somewhat like a poser haha. I love Gen 1s you lucky dog, sucks that it got totaled.

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This her now

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I think a roll bar would be great! With some lights up on there. I can see it.
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Old 01-10-2013, 01:04 PM
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I think you should go with your gut... take it off and sell it to me!!
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Old 01-10-2013, 02:38 PM
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They are worthless and do nothing for protection. If you want a roll cage, do an interior cage welded to the frame. Or do both and tie the exterior cage to the interior.
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Old 01-10-2013, 02:46 PM
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Walker Texas Ranger made these cool to me lol
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Walker Texas Ranger made these cool to me lol
lol I loved his ram.

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They are worthless and do nothing for protection. If you want a roll cage, do an interior cage welded to the frame. Or do both and tie the exterior cage to the interior.
It's not about protection just like bull bars, they offer a look and a place for lights. I still say he should keep it since it makes his truck a little more unique.
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Old 01-10-2013, 05:02 PM
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lol I loved his ram.

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It's not about protection just like bull bars, they offer a look and a place for lights. I still say he should keep it since it makes his truck a little more unique.
Trust me i understand its not about protection, ive owned a caged truck before. Its just that its called a roll bar, when it doesnt offer protection from a roll. I do agree that they do look good on the right truck.
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Old 01-10-2013, 05:04 PM
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Trust me i understand its not about protection, ive owned a caged truck before. Its just that its called a roll bar, when it doesnt offer protection from a roll. I do agree that they do look good on the right truck.
just like bull bars wont protect you from bulls
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