Rock Hard Sport Cage-Front & Rear Seat Harness Bars, who's got em?

Strike Force Zebra · Jul 1, 2014

I have the Rock Hard Sport Cage but I am thinking of running the front and rear seat harness bars. I like the idea of putting in 5 point harness's as well as the added strength. I know they only tie into the pillars with three screws on each side(at least that's what it looks like). I am looking for some feedback from those who are running them? Do they take up much room? Is the front a safety issue for those who are in the back seat? Do they really add to the strength in the event of a rollover? Are they just a wast of money? I wonder if in a flop, would they give much strength to hold things together? Thanks in advance.

Sharkey · Jul 1, 2014

It seems to me like you cannot fold down the rear seats with the belt bar for the front seats installed. I'm not sure if that matters to you, but it's a deal breaker for me.

Your other questions are good and I look forward to reading the answers from people with experience running the bars.

Strike Force Zebra · Jul 1, 2014

Sharkey said:
It seems to me like you cannot fold down the rear seats with the belt bar for the front seats installed. I'm not sure if that matters to you, but it's a deal breaker for me.

On their site, they say you can. It would be a deal breaker for me too.:thumb:

Irish JK · Jul 1, 2014

Is the front seat harness bar something that is "removable" in the sense that you could take it out for everyday and re-bolt it back in when you're going to go hard?

Sharkey · Jul 1, 2014

Aspenkid said:
On their site, they say you can.

Interesting. Maybe someone that has it will chime in.

Strike Force Zebra · Jul 1, 2014

Irish JK said:
Is the front seat harness bar something that is "removable" in the sense that you could take it out for everyday and re-bolt it back in when you're going to go hard?

Not sure. Could be an option I guess.

DA RUNT · Jul 1, 2014

I'm curious too, not that folding the seat matters cause i have a 2dr and no back seat. But curious about the strength, especially if you're gonna attach your harness to it

MTG · Jul 1, 2014

Seat can be folded down. :yup:

Here is a thread I started...GCM 2 was kind enough to take a couple of pics.

http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?7964-Rockhard4x4-harness-bar&p=119825&viewfull=1#post119825

Sharkey · Jul 1, 2014

Doesn't GCM2 have the bar in EVOJEEP? If so, he can answer all of the questions, including how it survived a flop.

Edit: see MTG's post above.

MTG · Jul 1, 2014

Irish JK said:
Is the front seat harness bar something that is "removable" in the sense that you could take it out for everyday and re-bolt it back in when you're going to go hard?

I would think dealing with the harnesses themselves would be a bigger pain than the bar.

Serg5000 · Jul 1, 2014

My son purchased one about 2 months ago. We installed it and were immediately disappointed. Yes the rear sets can fold down with this bar installed. The deal breaker was far back it sits when installed. It doesn't leave much room for passengers in the back seat incase of an accident. Our thinking was if for some reason the rear seat belt lags in restraining the occupant during an accident. That person would go crashing into the bar. It was removed minutes after installing it.

If you carry passenger in the back seat, we don't recommend it. The harness bar is still on my work bench were we left it.

Strike Force Zebra · Jul 1, 2014

MTG, thanks. I did a few searches before I started this thread, didn't find yours. Those pix from Greg helped a lot.

Strike Force Zebra · Jul 1, 2014

Serg5000, good info too. That answers one of the many questions I had.

pastorwug · Jul 1, 2014

Do most of you all recommend the Rock Hard Cage over the Or-Fab cage?
I think Eddie prefers the Or-Fab - at least he seemed to in his installation thread.

wayoflife · Jul 1, 2014

pastorwug said:
Do most of you all recommend the Rock Hard Cage over the Or-Fab cage?
I think Eddie prefers the Or-Fab - at least he seemed to in his installation thread.

Not sure where you would have gotten this impression from me but, I've run both cages and when I had a chance to install another, I chose to buy another Rock Hard cage.

4x4Jesus · Jul 1, 2014

wayoflife said:
Not sure where you would have gotten this impression from me but, I've run both cages and when I had a chance to install another, I chose to buy another Rock Hard cage.

What are your thoughts on the PSC cage? Any experience with it?

wayoflife · Jul 1, 2014

4x4Jesus said:
What are your thoughts on the PSC cage? Any experience with it?

Not a fan. The install is the toughest of the three and all the ones I've seen have been very squeaky. I know there are guys who've made modifications to help mitigate the squeaking but, I'd rather just go with a Rock Hard or OR-FAB as I know they work well and without squeaking.

pastorwug · Jul 1, 2014

wayoflife said:
Not sure where you would have gotten this impression from me but, I've run both cages and when I had a chance to install another, I chose to buy another Rock Hard cage.

DANG - you're right again, how can that be! - your quote:
"Of the options out there, I personally would recommend the one made by Rock Hard 4x4 Parts. In addition to being reasonably priced, I have found that the Rock Hard Sport Cage to be one of the easiest options to install and to be one that makes no noise."

I looked at both installation guides and I got mixed up. Old age I guess, I get lost on occasion just walking home.

wayoflife · Jul 1, 2014

pastorwug said:
DANG - you're right again, how can that be! - your quote:
"Of the options out there, I personally would recommend the one made by Rock Hard 4x4 Parts. In addition to being reasonably priced, I have found that the Rock Hard Sport Cage to be one of the easiest options to install and to be one that makes no noise."

I looked at both installation guides and I got mixed up. Old age I guess, I get lost on occasion just walking home.

LOL!! This is NOT to say that the OR-FAB cage isn't a good one and I wouldn't hesitate to run one again, I've just found that the Rock Hard is a better buy and easier to install.

Canvas JK · Jul 1, 2014

OR Fab has discontinued their sport cage line.

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