Roll Cages

What keeps the cabin intact if the car rolls over on the track? A roll cage stiffens the body and is meant to protect the occupants. Here we bring together chromoly roll cages and accessories for roll bars and cages, such as covers, hooks and mounts, for both track cars and off-road vehicles like the Jeep Wrangler.

What a roll cage does and what the accessories are for

A roll cage is a frame of tubes mounted inside the cabin, designed to protect the occupants if the car rolls over. At the same time, the cage can make the body stiffer. At Cusco you will find, for example, chromoly roll cages with 4 or 6 mounting points, and one of the cages has a cross bar for racing harnesses. Rugged Ridge supplies polyester or vinyl covers for the roll bars in the Jeep Wrangler, as well as hooks and mounts for items such as a flashlight and fire extinguisher.

How to choose a roll cage

Start with what the car will be used for and which regulations you compete under. Key criteria are:

• Number of points: more mounting points can provide more stiffening, but the cage takes up more space and makes it harder to get in and out.
• Material: chromoly is strong for its weight, but requirements for material, tube diameter and wall thickness depend on the class.
• Fitment: a cage is made for a specific body shell. Some are available in a version for cars with a sunroof, and others only fit certain model years.

Complete kits with tubes and brackets can be found under roll cage kits.

Installation, inspection and maintenance

Installation often requires removing the seats and interior trim, and the mounting points typically need to be reinforced with plates. Whether the car can be approved for road use with a cage depends on the product and the car, so check the documentation for the specific part number and talk to the vehicle inspection authority before you start. After installation, you should regularly check bolts, welds and rust, and a cage that has been involved in an accident should be inspected thoroughly. In the cabin, you can add window and cage nets, which can keep arms and head inside the car.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a 4-point and a 6-point roll cage?

The number indicates how many places the cage is attached to the body. A 6-point cage typically has extra tubes running towards the windscreen and can provide more stiffening, but it takes up more space in the cabin and makes getting in and out harder.

Can the car pass inspection with a roll cage fitted?

It depends on the cage and the car. The inspection looks at, among other things, the mounting and at hard tubes you could hit inside the cabin. Check the documentation for the specific part number and clarify it with the inspection authority before installing.

Is a roll bar cover the same as safety padding?

Not necessarily. A polyester or vinyl cover protects the tubes and your clothing, but is not automatically approved as padding. If your regulations require padding where your head can make contact, you must choose a type that meets exactly that requirement.