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Roll Bar Mounting

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by tripilio, Oct 2, 2021.

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  1. tripilio

    tripilio Proud American!

    I am about to mount the roll bar on the jeep and I would like some advice. Should I mount it straight to the metal or is there anything working as seal/padding to prevent water getting in between and rotting the tub? Thanks!
     
    tripilio, Oct 2, 2021
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  2. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    I've never seen any sealant in there. The body steel should be painted, and that should stop rot. The side bolts are vertical and no water will pool there. You'll only get water on top of the wheel houses if you let the Jeep sit outside in the rain without a top.

    If you want to add sealant, I suppose you could. Or you could drill the holes, remove the roll bar and paint any raw steel edges.
     
    timgr, Oct 2, 2021
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  3. duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    Sealant is a double edged sword. Unless everything is sealed 100% you will trap moisture in there and hasten the rot.
     
    duffer, Oct 2, 2021
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  4. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    x2
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Oct 3, 2021
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  5. tripilio

    tripilio Proud American!

    No sealant it is!(y)
     
    tripilio, Oct 3, 2021
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