airbags and tube bars

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chrome
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airbags and tube bars

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what is the rule for a truck with front airbags 1996 year and adding a tube bar??
is it a def No NO or is it a your choice but not recomended.
what does the wof man say?

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Its a No No unless the bars are crash tested to prove they don't affect the deployment of the airbags. But I believe the airbags in a vehicle that old can be removed and certified as such.
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Dans correct. If the vehicle is over 14yrs they can be removed. Has to be certed tho
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^^Agreed.
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