Roll Cage Kit for Jeep JLU
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JLU✓ In stock at Motobilt
One complete structural cage package. Dash V-bars, B-pillar harness bar, C-pillar X-bar, grab handles and 10 body tie-in points are included.
- Pallet freight: Ships by freight truck. Freight is calculated from your delivery address and shown at checkout before you place the order.
- Professional installation: This weld-together kit requires a qualified welder or fabricator.
Complete Jeep JLU Roll Cage Kit
One kit. All of the key structural components we offer for the MB3045 cage are included.
Designed for the 2018-current Jeep Wrangler JLU 4-door, this full-replacement, weld-together cage gives you the core structure in one package. The dash V-bars, B-pillar harness bar, C-pillar X-bar, grab handles and 10 body tie-in points are included—no separate structural-option purchases are needed to build the cage as shown.
Before You Buy
This Jeep JLU roll cage kit is currently in stock at Motobilt.
- Palletized freight delivery: This full-size cage kit ships on a pallet by freight truck rather than standard parcel service. The website calculates the freight charge from your delivery address and displays it at checkout before you place the order.
- Why it ships by freight: Palletizing keeps the long DOM tubing and precision-cut components together and protected during transit.
- Complete structural package: Dash V-bars, B-pillar harness bar, C-pillar X-bar, grab handles and 10 body tie-in points are included—no separate structural-option purchases are needed.
- Vehicle and top fitment: Fits 2018-current Jeep Wrangler JLU four-door models and works with factory hard tops and soft tops. The Sky One-Touch Power Top can be made to work with modification.
- Optional configuration shown in the video: Rockstar Garage Part 2 uses the separately sold MB3044 B-Pillar Chop Kit. The chop is not required for MB3045 installation; the factory B-pillars can remain.
- Professional fabrication required: This is a weld-together kit. Use the Motobilt Dealer Locator or contact Motobilt for help finding a qualified installer.
Please review the complete delivered total at checkout. The freight amount is shown before the order is submitted.
Questions about freight or installation before ordering? Contact Motobilt, call 334-219-2333, or email info@motobilt.com. Our team can explain the freight-delivery process and help you find a qualified installer.
Included in the Kit
- 2-inch DOM primary hoops: High-grade 2" x 0.120" wall DOM tubing forms the main hoops, with 1.75" tubing used for specific crossmembers.
- 10 body tie-in points: Strategically placed mounting points connect the cage structure to the Jeep body.
- Dash V-bars included: The forward V-bar structure is part of the kit.
- B-pillar harness bar included: Adds the harness-bar structure without requiring a separate option.
- C-pillar X-bar included: The rear X-brace structure is included in the base cage kit.
- Grab handles included: Integrated grab handles are supplied with the kit.
- Precision-cut components: Components are laser-cut and etched for accurate identification and consistent assembly.
- Top and interior compatibility: Compatible with factory soft tops and hard tops, as well as factory seats—including 2024 power seats—and factory seat belts. The Sky One-Touch Power Top can be made to work with modification.
- Lighting provision: Designed with a dome-light provision for Baja Designs lighting (light not included).
- Detailed instructions: Assembly instructions and a product-component guide are included below.
- Removable after fabrication: The cage is assembled in the Jeep, removed for finish welding and optional paint or powder coat, then reinstalled.
Fitment & Installation at a Glance
- Vehicle fitment: 2018-current Jeep Wrangler JLU four-door models.
- Top compatibility: Works with factory soft tops and hard tops. The Sky One-Touch Power Top can be made to work with modification.
- Seats and restraints: Retains factory seats, including 2024 power seats, and factory seat belts. The cage also accommodates aftermarket harness installation.
- Factory components not retained: Does not work with the factory soundbar or visors.
- Interior modification: Some modification of the factory plastic panels is necessary.
- Fabrication required: This is a weld-together kit that must be installed by a qualified welder/fabricator.
- Installation process: Remove the factory cage; assemble and tack-fit the Motobilt cage in the Jeep; remove it for finish welding and optional paint or powder coat; then reinstall it.
- Installer assistance: Use the Motobilt Dealer Locator or contact the Motobilt team for help finding an installer.
See the Motobilt JLU Cage Installation
Motobilt marketing partner Rockstar Garage documented the cage installation on a Jeep JLU. Watch the two-part build to see the kit, fabrication process and finished installation in a real shop environment.
Part 1: We're Putting a Motobilt Roll Cage in This JLU
Rockstar Garage begins the Motobilt MB3045 roll cage installation on a Jeep JLU, covering the initial fitment and fabrication process.
Part 2: Wrapping Up the Motobilt Cage on This Jeep JLU With a B-Pillar Chop
Rockstar Garage completes the Motobilt Jeep JLU cage installation, including the final fabrication work and B-pillar chop.
Need a Professional Installer?
This weld-together cage must be installed by a qualified welder/fabricator. Many shops in the Motobilt dealer network have the welding and fabrication capabilities needed for this installation.
Use the Motobilt Dealer Locator to find a shop near you, then confirm roll-cage installation services directly with the dealer.
Not sure which shop to choose? The Motobilt staff can help recommend an installer based on your location and project. Call 334-219-2333, email info@motobilt.com, or use our contact page.
Ask Motobilt for an Installer Recommendation
Note: Due to the complex nature of installation, it is recommended that this roll cage be installed by a qualified welder/fabricator and is intended for off-road use only. Some modification of the factory plastic panels is necessary.
Jeep JLU Roll Cage Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about fitment, included components, installation and compatibility for the Motobilt MB3045 Jeep JLU Roll Cage Kit.
How does the Motobilt Jeep JLU roll cage kit ship?
The MB3045 ships on a pallet by freight truck rather than standard parcel service. The website calculates the freight charge from your delivery address and displays it at checkout before you place the order. Palletizing keeps the long DOM tubing and precision-cut components together and protected during transit. For help understanding freight delivery before ordering, contact the Motobilt team.
What Jeep Wrangler models does the Motobilt MB3045 roll cage fit?
The MB3045 fits 2018-current Jeep Wrangler JLU four-door models. It is designed specifically for the four-door JLU platform.
Does the Motobilt JLU roll cage work with factory tops?
It works with factory soft tops and hard tops. The Sky One-Touch Power Top can be made to work with modification.
What is included with the Motobilt Jeep JLU roll cage kit?
The kit includes the 2-inch DOM primary hoops, 1.75-inch tubing for specific crossmembers, 10 body tie-in points, dash V-bars, B-pillar harness bar, C-pillar X-bar, grab handles, precision-cut components and detailed assembly instructions. The key structural components offered for the MB3045 cage are included in the kit.
Can I retain the factory seats and seat belts?
Yes. The cage is compatible with factory seats, including 2024 power seats, and retains the factory seat belts. It also accommodates aftermarket harness installation.
Can I retain the factory soundbar and visors?
No. The Motobilt JLU roll cage does not work with the factory soundbar or factory visors.
Does the Jeep JLU roll cage kit require welding?
Yes. The MB3045 is a weld-together roll cage kit and must be installed by a qualified welder or fabricator.
How is the Motobilt JLU roll cage installed?
The factory cage is removed, and the Motobilt cage is assembled and tack-fitted inside the Jeep. The cage is then removed for finish welding and optional paint or powder coat before being reinstalled.
Is the B-pillar chop shown in the Rockstar Garage video required?
No. The MB3044 B-Pillar Chop Kit shown in Part 2 is an optional accessory sold separately. The MB3045 cage can be installed with the factory B-pillars retained.
Does installation require modification of the Jeep interior?
Yes. Some modification of the factory plastic interior panels is necessary for proper installation.
Can the roll cage be removed after installation?
Yes. After the initial fabrication and installation process is completed, the cage is designed to be removable for maintenance, refinishing or future vehicle modifications.
How can I find a shop to install my Motobilt JLU roll cage?
Many shops in the Motobilt dealer network have the welding and fabrication capabilities needed for this installation. Use the Motobilt Dealer Locator to find a shop near you, or contact the Motobilt team for help choosing an installer.
Is a dome light included with the cage kit?
The cage includes a dome-light provision designed for Baja Designs lighting, but the light is not included.
Is the Motobilt JLU roll cage intended for street use or racing?
No. This cage is intended exclusively for off-road recreational use. It is not certified or intended for on-road use and is not designed, tested or rated for racing or motorsports.
Does installing a roll cage guarantee occupant safety?
No. A roll cage can improve structural rigidity, but it cannot guarantee occupant safety or survival in every rollover or impact. Proper installation by a qualified welder or fabricator is required.
Specifications
Instructions
Important Safety & Liability Notice
Off-Road Use Only: This product is engineered exclusively for off-road recreational use. It is not certified or intended for on-road use and may render your vehicle non-compliant with federal, state, or local regulations.
No Guarantee of Safety: Adding a roll cage significantly improves structural rigidity, but does not guarantee occupant safety or survival in all rollover or impact scenarios.
Not for Racing or Motorsports: This product is not designed, tested, or rated for racing or motorsports use. It should not be used in competitive or high-speed environments.
Professional Installation Required: Installation must be performed by a qualified welder/fabricator. Improper installation may compromise the integrity of the cage and vehicle, and could lead to serious injury or death. Some modification of factory panels may be required.
Do Not Modify Tubing: Do not drill, notch, or cut into any roll cage tubing to run wires or mount accessories. Any modifications to the tubing compromise its strength and integrity. If modification is necessary, the tube must be reinforced using a welded-in bung or the hole must be fully welded closed.
Airbag and Safety System Interference: This product may interfere with or disable factory-installed safety systems such as airbags or crash sensors. The user assumes all responsibility for any required modifications and their consequences.
No Warranty or Liability: This product is sold “as is” with no express or implied warranty, including but not limited to any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Motobilt, Inc. assumes no liability for injury, death, or property damage resulting from the installation or use of this product. The end user assumes all risks and responsibilities.
