What is this piece called? I saw one on a Gladiator and really liked the look.

[TexasCajun]

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[Andy29847]

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[OVERLORD]

It might be best on a Nissan.

 

[sharpsicle]

These are most often called "Chase Racks" by the major brands. You may also find them called "roll bars" by the cheaper off-brands/Chinese stuff.

 

[Lunentucker]

What would you use that Doohickey for?

To signal readiness to others.
Like angry grilles.

 

[sharpsicle]

What would you use that Doohickey for?

They're used as attachment points for lights, tools, spare tires, and other gear needed for off-roading. It's a method of organization and storage just like bed racks, but leaves the majority of the bed open instead.

Definitely not in the "angry grill" class of parts. They're designed for a purpose and actually useful.

 

[Moabite]

What would you use that Doohickey for?

Antenna and back-up/scene lighting mounted on my Chase Rack. Very useful.

 

[wchevron]

I feel like they were all the rage in the 80's, then they kind of died out.

 

[TexasCajun]

I feel like they were all the rage in the 80's, then they kind of died out.

Thats when I remember them most. Mostly on off road 4x4s when they first came onto the scene.

 

[DublF]

The Comanche had it as an option.

 

[steveorama]

I grew up always calling these either sports bar or roll bars. You mounted your KC lights on them.

 

[Sparty]

I feel like they were all the rage in the 80's, then they kind of died out.

Thats when I remember them most. Mostly on off road 4x4s when they first came onto the scene.

Ahh yes.....the days of when cheap knock-offs weren't from China, they were home-made out of PVC

 

[matt_miller_01]

I feel like they were all the rage in the 80's, then they kind of died out.

And next you'll tell me my CB antenna is old. Its VINTAGE!

 

[TigerInFL]

What would you use that Doohickey for?

to knock your garage door off it's tracks when you pull into the garage too fast ... lol.

or when you go into a parking garage and end up hitting a sprinkler pipe.

I've seen both of these happen. I don't think it was a Gladiator but it was kind of funny.

 

[AmosMoses]

It's a peacock bar used for garnering attention from fellow motorists. You can bolt on ornamental lights to it and/or your favorite yeti stickers to add to the flare and really boost how impressed everyone on the road is with you. You can also accent it with external tools like jacks, midget carriers and coolaid containers. People will know you're a serious jeeper the more you add to the outside of your "RIG".

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