roll bar bending tools

[Jack Zimmerman]

I also have a JD2 bender but they don't make a Model 3 anymore and the Model 32 is the replacement. But I'm cheap so I used an 8-ton, air over hydraulic jack ram from Harbor Freight to power it (~$120) and I built a roll around stand for the whole thing and it seems to work pretty well so far. If you're interested in that option there are lots of comments, pictures and videos on the internet for how to do it.

[Woodfin]

Thanks to all for the information. The deal is, that I am age 77 and most likely building my last roll cage system. Because the freight cost is so much, I considered buying a bender rather than purchasing a pre-bent kit.

After more pondering, the pre-bent kit, ordered through the wholesale side of Summit and picked up at the Arlington TX location is my best option.

In hindsight, about 20 years and 10 builds ago would have been the best time to buy a bender