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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 04:21 AM
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I had to learn it the hard way. I was offroading with some friends in the desert dunes.

While going around 45 mph, I suddenly heard a Big Bang. I hit a small sand bump and My 2010 stock JK flew in the air like 20 yards with its nose down to land on its roof.

GUYS... GO SLOW please
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 04:25 AM
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Hope everyone was ok.
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Robar
Hope everyone was ok.
Thxxxx...
I got out without a scratch..
The guy beside me had a misplaced shoulder cause he wasn't wearing his seat belt.
But the one in the back seat ( although had his seat belt on ) got 12 stitches in his forehead and had to undergo an operation in his spinal cord ( check the cage bar ). He'll be fine.. Just a matter of time
Thx again
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 05:34 AM
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Glad you walked away! That was pretty nasty looking.

I have to admit I kinda wondered what a jk what look like with a 90* windshield... not anymore.
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 05:45 AM
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Glad everyone survived. That top looks smashed!
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 06:25 AM
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That could have been me! Thank you for the warning and I pray to God you and your friends stay healthy!
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 07:40 AM
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Wow, factory "roll bar" = zero protection.
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 08:01 AM
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Wow, sorry to see that. Glad everyone is okay. I guess if you look on the bright side, you now have more traditional (straight up) windshield ...

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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 09:14 AM
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Thank you all for the wishes
And yeah, the stock cage bar is useless especially for the back seat passengers!

I hope this never happens to any of you. Drive safely )
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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Looks like Chrysler made the roll bar for looks only and to basically just hold up the top... that thing collapsed faster than a french prize-fighter.
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