Sprocket

I haven't been able to find ratings on side impact tests... I know this isn't the most exciting topic but before I purchase a JK I would like to know.. Any one have any experience or know of a website that actually has the ratings? Safe for a future family hauler? Thanks for your input

racinfast002

there is a youtube video

scouter4life

I'm not sure what the ratings are, but based on the real world accidents I've seen on this site, it holds up very well. I have 3 kids and feel very comfortable with the whole family in there, even with the doors off.

u2ecila

I don't have the link offhand, but somewhere on the safetfy crash test site it states that the 4 door with optional side air bags gets bumped up a rating on side crash tests to acceptable. I want to start having kids next year and I plan on getting a 4 door 2012 as soon as its released.

Let me see if I can find the link.

AMEchambers

Ive heard the same thing about this option....

jk37

Here is what I found. Not sure if it is for a 2dr or 4dr.

jmat1980

here ya go...

National Institute of Highway Safety gives the JKU an overall marginal rating (without airbags) It scores good for almost all areas except driver torso protection (poor) and driver/passenger head protection (marginal)

http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=633