Are Roll Bars / Bed Bars still a thing?

[Ranger X]

I’m thinking about installing a roll bar onto my 2020 Ranger X. Does anyone have any pics they can share?

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[Danager]

Still a thing. I think they tried to update the name to “chase rack” to appeal to the cool kids.

 

[JohnnyO]

https://accessories.ford.com/products/ranger-2019-2021-black-sports-bar-1

https://accessories.ford.com/products/ranger-2019-2021-black-sports-bar-side-plate-kit-1.

IMO they've kind of fallen out of favor because for a lot of people their truck is their only vehicle (like me) and we have a cap or tonneau to keep stuff in the bed dry and they won't work with a roll bar/light bar/chase rack/whatever.

 

[mtbikernate]

and a lot of people who don't do a cap (including some who use a tonneau) use a bed rack to transport long items up high. boats, lumber, fishing poles (I live in fly fishing country and see a ton of fly rod cases on roof racks that are long enough to extend over the cab), rooftop tents, cargo boxes, cargo baskets, platforms, the list goes on.

This kind of sports bar/chase rack/whatever you want to call it is a less functional sort of thing. the front towers/crossbar of my Yakima Overhaul HD kinda looks like a sports bar a little bit, though.

 

[Frenchy]

Not much of a thing anymore for reasons others have said. Also the reason they arent called Roll Bars anymore is due to the fact they will not assist ina roll over what so ever.

 

[Synfulz]

My truck came factory with a "appearance rollbar" on my "FX4" mall crawler package. As some would say here.

 

[Msfitoy]

Unless it's solidly attached to the frame, it's not a roll bar...it's a show bar...

 

[OFC Ranger]

My truck came factory with a rollbar on my "FX4" mall crawler appearance package. As some would say here.

Those are not roll bars, your bed sides will crumple like paper. As others have indicated a real roll bar doesn't even use bed sides, all points of contact go into the bed to attach to the frame.

 

[Synfulz]

Those are not roll bars, your bed sides will crumple like paper. As others have indicated a real roll bar doesn't even use bed sides, all points of contact go into the bed to attach to the frame.

Yes I am aware. That is why I stated "appearance package". ?? My intent is too keep the sunny side up. ??

 

[9zero1790]

i still like them but the prices for them is crazy. I really just want one for mounting lights lol.

 

[GTGallop]

Oh they are making a comeback!
I'd love to throw one on, but I have no need for it.

 

[UncleWillie]

Yeah - still a thing, but is it making a comeback? I don't know. The ZR2 Colorado and Trail Boss 1500 tried to bring them back in some packages. I just think they are falling out of favor with many more useful options. Contractor will use headache racks or other chase bars for carrying gear or preventing lumber and ladders from breaking the glass or denting the cab. For mounting off-road lights, there are some many light pod and light bar options out there with various mounting brackets and locations (i.e., ditch lights) that the need for a roll bar with giant KC lights is just unnecessary. It still doesn't mean I don't like the look - particularly on older vehicles.

 

[hokie822]

Once it arrives, I am installiling a Black Horse Classic Pro roll bar. This will work with my tonneau cover on my Tremor. I love the old school look on the mid size trucks. Still deciding on what lights to mount on it.

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[Ranger_Pawl]

I like the old school look. Basically, because i am old.

 

[Superspirit]

I like the old school look. Basically, because i am old.

What bar is that? Have a link by chance?

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