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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: gadget on December 16, 2010, 05:50:32 PM

Title: XJ Roll Cage
Post by: gadget on December 16, 2010, 05:50:32 PM

Hi All,

I have seen the external roll cages on XJ's and love the idea.

Big question though.

Being a Yank and used to the idea that most anything goes on vehicle mods in the states. (within reason)

What is the legal position on bull bars, roll cages...etc... here in the UK?

I will still be using my XJ on the road so don't want to cross the legal line.

Thanks

Rob

Title: Re: XJ Roll Cage
Post by: Mike Pavelin on December 16, 2010, 06:08:07 PM

On an XJ, do whatever you want as long as there aren't any sharp edges.

Title: Re: XJ Roll Cage
Post by: isle of man on December 16, 2010, 06:17:44 PM

I recall something about the first registration date was a problem - one for our very own VOSA book worm.

Title: Re: XJ Roll Cage
Post by: Bubba on December 16, 2010, 06:19:57 PM

come on panic we need chapter and verse from the book of doom

Title: Re: XJ Roll Cage
Post by: MOCAJ on December 16, 2010, 06:55:00 PM

 :popcorn:

Title: Re: XJ Roll Cage
Post by: greggmo on December 16, 2010, 07:16:29 PM

where,s vosa when ya need him?

Title: Re: XJ Roll Cage
Post by: Bubba on December 16, 2010, 07:17:52 PM

him and dave are comparing data

Title: Re: XJ Roll Cage
Post by: Bulldog67 on December 16, 2010, 07:39:06 PM

 :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical:

he may well be foldin under the pressure

Title: Re: XJ Roll Cage
Post by: Dave69 on December 16, 2010, 08:27:48 PM

i haven't posted anything so he can't argue.

you can fit a cage to anything as long as it's fitted safely. your insurance company will need to be informed and they might hike the premium as they will think you will drive like an idiot.

not sure what you mean about the registration there Peter. Roll cages have been fitted to classic cars right through to modern.

look on demon tweeks for specifications of tube to use or Greggmo might be able to advise on what not to use.

Title: Re: XJ Roll Cage
Post by: gazjeep on December 16, 2010, 08:58:06 PM

Come on Panic  :popcorn: :popcorn:

Title: Re: XJ Roll Cage
Post by: johnboybop on December 21, 2010, 07:24:51 PM

i have an external cage, fully road legal, never had a problem.

passes an mot and cost an extra £25.00 a year for all mods,

Title: Re: XJ Roll Cage
Post by: JamesH on December 21, 2010, 11:23:25 PM

can you post a couple of pictures? I'm very interested, been comtemplating something for mine for years now

Title: Re: XJ Roll Cage
Post by: johnboybop on December 26, 2010, 02:31:21 PM

picture in garage  ,

Title: Re: XJ Roll Cage
Post by: gadget on January 03, 2011, 07:42:46 PM

Hi All,

Thank you so much for the input.

It has given much to think on.

Title: Re: XJ Roll Cage
Post by: johnboybop on January 08, 2011, 09:19:08 PM

if you google jeep cherokee exo cage,you will find lots of ideas in the images,
i have no rear seats, so have no need for doors to open,

Title: Re: XJ Roll Cage
Post by: captain cavalier on January 18, 2011, 08:54:35 AM

just check out naxja