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A section for Vitara and SJ owners.
If you have not yet upgraded to a Jimny then you can discuss your current Suzuki 4x4 here!
If you have not yet upgraded to a Jimny then you can discuss your current Suzuki 4x4 here!
Re:Roll bar options
05 May 2023 15:14 - 05 May 2023 15:14 #248971
by jlines
Replied by jlines on topic Roll bar options
Ok it would have to be an aftermarket option as suzuki didn't make anything more than the standard rollbar.
Masterforest make one although looking at the pics this may not work well if you have carpets or mats on the floor.
www.masterforest-boutique.com/en/bumpers...uki-samurai-4wd.html
Our old SJ had a baby saver style roll cage built by Rhinoray in the UK although this didn't work with the soft top canopy support hoop.
Masterforest make one although looking at the pics this may not work well if you have carpets or mats on the floor.
www.masterforest-boutique.com/en/bumpers...uki-samurai-4wd.html
Our old SJ had a baby saver style roll cage built by Rhinoray in the UK although this didn't work with the soft top canopy support hoop.
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06 May 2023 08:13 - 06 May 2023 08:16 #248978
by mlines
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Replied by mlines on topic Re:Roll bar options
When you say "tin roll hoop" do you mean the "Targa bar" that is part of the actual construction of the SJ or the optional Suzuki Roll Hoop?
If you are going for authenticity then the optional suzuki hoop would be your only choice. As James is doing a "factory" restoration he has gone for the Suzuki hoop of course. However the hoop is not particularly strong and back in the day was not compliant with AWDC regs for a lot of their competitions. The rear brackets on it are for "support" and not strength.
If you need to have it as a real functioning roll bar, I would go for a look-a-alike standard hoop but made of certified tube and with proper rear angle bars down to the back of the car and big spreader plates to spread the load and bolted through to the body stiffening members underneath
I have attached pictures of the Suzuki roll hoop
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If you are going for authenticity then the optional suzuki hoop would be your only choice. As James is doing a "factory" restoration he has gone for the Suzuki hoop of course. However the hoop is not particularly strong and back in the day was not compliant with AWDC regs for a lot of their competitions. The rear brackets on it are for "support" and not strength.
If you need to have it as a real functioning roll bar, I would go for a look-a-alike standard hoop but made of certified tube and with proper rear angle bars down to the back of the car and big spreader plates to spread the load and bolted through to the body stiffening members underneath
I have attached pictures of the Suzuki roll hoop
Sent from my moto g42 using Tapatalk
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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