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Old 05-19-2014, 09:18 PM
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Default what is this called? engine roll bar?

OK so I bought a jeep that had this on it, it basically a roll bar for the engine? I want one for my ranger, anybody have what to Google or search to find these? Or even better have pics of them on your rangers as well as links to where ya bought them? By the way I have a 08 xlt 4x4 4.0

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Old 05-19-2014, 09:28 PM
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If you don't know what it's called or what it does, why do you want one for your ranger?
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Old 05-19-2014, 09:32 PM
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Default Re: what is this called? engine roll bar?

Pretty sure it helps keep your engine from being crushed in the event of a roll over, or at least myself and all of my buddies agree on that.
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Old 05-19-2014, 09:39 PM
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Your cab does a good enough job of that. If you roll so severely that you manage to crush your engine, you've got bigger fish to fry.
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Old 05-19-2014, 09:44 PM
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Default Re: what is this called? engine roll bar?

That may be but it also gives me a project to work on as far as my truck goes. That alone is worth it to me.
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Old 05-19-2014, 09:45 PM
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Strut brace? Lol
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Old 05-19-2014, 09:45 PM
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Default Re: what is this called? engine roll bar?

Front stress stabilizer (strut) bar! Unlikely you need one for a Ranger!
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Old 05-19-2014, 09:47 PM
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Default Re: what is this called? engine roll bar?

They're also put on lots of convertible cars for added rigidity, or high performance cars, and the occasional ricer because it "looks cool"


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Old 05-19-2014, 09:49 PM
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Thanks its greatly appreciated
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Old 05-19-2014, 10:32 PM
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Default Re: what is this called? engine roll bar?

Looks useless on that Jeep.
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Old 05-19-2014, 10:44 PM
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It pretty much is..


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Old 05-19-2014, 10:57 PM
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Yeah the one on the jeep is useless.
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Old 05-19-2014, 11:04 PM
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Yup did some research on them and would say I agree now. I really am very curious why it was installed on the jeep
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Old 05-20-2014, 01:46 AM
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Default Re: what is this called? engine roll bar?

I just put one similar to that on my 69 Mustang & have seen them on newer ones too. It ties the uni-body together to make it stronger so the strut/shock towers do not flex to much giving better handling & ride.

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Old 05-20-2014, 03:12 AM
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A flux capacitor would be more useful in a Ranger.
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