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airbags and tube bars

Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:23 pm
by chrome
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?

cheers

Re: airbags and tube bars

Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:35 pm
by ChurchurDan
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.

Re: airbags and tube bars

Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:39 pm
by tomsoffroad
Dans correct. If the vehicle is over 14yrs they can be removed. Has to be certed tho

Re: airbags and tube bars

Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2014 1:32 pm
by churchill
^^Agreed.