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Old 08-07-2015, 03:27 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by mrk1 View Post
Proper and bolt in are not words that should go together when talking about a safety device like a roll bar.
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I'd argue that a bolted in design could be just as strong, but it would have to be designed properly. The problem I see with most roll bars is lack of any landing pad other than the 3x5 (if that) plate at the end of the hoop.

Does anyone have an install picture of the auto power bar?
Exactly. How you bolt it in is a major part of the equation but the one in the link has one solid bar for the main hoop, a cross bar and two rear bars for rear bracing. If it's "bolted" to properly reinforced and wide landing pads then it would be fine. Landing pad is the KEY.


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