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ursidae
Dodge Dakota
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1/24/2005
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still trying to find a set of roll bars for my 03 dakota. any1 know of where can look for some?
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Jack G
Dodge Dakota
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1/25/2005
01:17:55
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http://archives.dakota-truck.net/0305/2173.html
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terraDAKtyl
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1/25/2005
04:56:26
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A set on ebay now...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33655&item=7950139694&rd=1
1998 Forest Green Club Cab, 4x4, 3.9 V6 with 175,000 miles.
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Josh
Dodge Dakota
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1/25/2005
10:23:09
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http://www.gsmotorsports.com/rollcages.htm
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Walt_Felix
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1/25/2005
10:24:02
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Let’s clarify one detail, are you looking for a “Roll Bar” for roll over protection or something to mount in the bed to mount lights on. Many people often confuse bed bars with roll bars.
A “Roll Bar” is for roll over protection and is mounted directly to the frame of the vehicle. Typically it’s made of 1 ˝” or 1 5/8”, .134 walled (or greater) steel tubing that is welded into a single unit. It should be able to support the entire weight of the vehicle on it. Also, typically, it’s mounted inside that passenger’s compartment though some off-roaders build exterior cages for vehicle body protection. The first response with the link to http://www.gsmotorsports.com/rollcages.htm would be an example of a true “Roll Bar” even though that site refers to it as a roll cage. I wouldn’t consider that a roll cage as it’s missing the cage.
What most people refer to, as a “Roll Bar” in the bed of a truck is actually a bed bar. A bed bar is made of thinner walled steel or sometimes even aluminum and plastic. Usually multiple pieces, bolted together and bolted to the floor and wheel wells of the bed. They are not intended for roll over protection. Simply for visual aesthetics and a place to mount off road lights. While they might offer some minimal roll over protection, that’s not what they’re designed to do. Any sanctioned event that would require a “Roll Bar” would not accept a bed bar in it’s place. The eBay link would be one example of a Bed Bar. Another place would be http://www.truckstuffusa.com/truckstuffusa/rollbars.html
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terraDAKtyl
GenIII
2/02/2005
05:31:53
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Here's another one on ebay. The "bed bar", decorative type.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33655&item=7950927895&rd=1
1998 Ext. Cab with Lear Cap
3.9L 4x4 with 175,000 miles
Running Strong Daily!!!
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