Rocker box pictures

[JimmyFloyd]

I am looking for some pictures of the stock rocker boxes on a 1970 blazer. The PO of my truck was an amature welder, and it looks like he took some liberties to strengthen some spots, and "create" his own panels. I am looking for pictures of the stock ones so I can compare them to mine and decide if I can just remove some of his handiwork, or if I need to get new ones.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Top or bottom? The bottoms should look like snow sleds..

[PHAT TONY]

I don't know if this gives what you need, but it's what I've got of mine so far.

[PHAT TONY]

The bottom lip you see is the pinch weld(outer to inner), other than that they look like loonngg shoe boxes.

[vtblazer]

Phat Tony, good pics but he's looking for rocker box pics, not torsion box pics...at least that's what he asked for anyway.


Jimmyfloyd, show us whatcha got to work with.

Here's a few of a stock outer rocker for ya, if you need or want more just ask but be descriptive.

I have pics of any & all stages from rip-n-tear through install.

[JDSurge]

Hey VT, I am getting ready to start repairing my 1972 Blazer, it has both inner and outer rocker panels rusted and about 8" of floor board rusted out on each side. I've looked thru YouTube for instructions but could only find Trucks, no Blazers. I would love to see your pictures from start to finish before I start mine. I'm not even sure what patch panels to purchase.
Any help would be appreciated.

[JimmyFloyd]

Originally Posted by JDSurge

Hey VT, I am getting ready to start repairing my 1972 Blazer, it has both inner and outer rocker panels rusted and about 8" of floor board rusted out on each side. I've looked thru YouTube for instructions but could only find Trucks, no Blazers. I would love to see your pictures from start to finish before I start mine. I'm not even sure what patch panels to purchase.
Any help would be appreciated.

That portion of the blazer should be the same as the trucks, with the exception of the torsion boxes that cover the bottom side and add support when the top is off.

I would brace that area is you decide to remove the torsion box to access the underside. If you are not going to, take this time to clean the rust inside the box and coat it with something like POR15 or some other rust proof coating. You could remove the back access panek of the torsion box too for access, but it will be tight working space and your bolts may be rusty/tough to remove.

[JDSurge]

Thanks Jimmy. I wish someone on here has some pics to share so I could see what I'm getting into. Lots of Trucks on Youtube but no Blazers. I think I know what patch panels to order now.
JD

[litebulblsc]

vtblazer, the rocker box and torsion box are the same thing.

http://www.gmcpauls.com/pictures/blazerrockerbox.jpg

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by litebulblsc

vtblazer, the rocker box and torsion box are the same thing.

http://www.gmcpauls.com/pictures/blazerrockerbox.jpg

You just posted a link to a set of replacement TORSION BOXES.


Don't believe everything you read, if GMC Pauls is calling those parts rocker boxes, they're wrong.

Trust me, I know the difference here and now, so do you.

[69-72]

Originally Posted by vtblazer

You just posted a link to a set of replacement TORSION BOXES.


Don't believe everything you read, if GMC Pauls is calling those parts rocker boxes, they're wrong.

Trust me, I know the difference here and now, so do you.

Rocker boxes are the same as torsion boxes except that very few people call them torsion boxes, you posted a picture of rocker PANELS.

[PHAT TONY]

I assumed rocker "boxes" were the assembly of inner structure and outer rocker panel.

[RED72blazer]

Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

I assumed rocker "boxes" were the assembly of inner structure and outer rocker panel.

that what I thought as well.

[JimmyFloyd]

hrm... Mine don't look like that exactly (or not at all) looks like I had a happy home welder working on mine before. Ugh.

Will get pictures later.

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by 69-72

Rocker boxes are the same as torsion boxes except that very few people call them torsion boxes, you posted a picture of rocker PANELS.

No - no - no ...

There are THREE main pieces that make up the structure that keeps the door openings from sagging when the hard top is removed.

Working from the outside in:
1) Outer rocker
2) Inner rocker
3) Torsion box

ALL different, ALL separate and ALL necessary.

I posted a pic of a replacement pair of TORSION BOXES.

[RED72blazer]

this thread is confusing.

[69-72]

Originally Posted by vtblazer

No - no - no ...

There are THREE main pieces that make up the structure that keeps the door openings from sagging when the hard top is removed.

Working from the outside in:
1) Outer rocker
2) Inner rocker
3) Torsion box

ALL different, ALL separate and ALL necessary.

I posted a pic of a replacement pair of TORSION BOXES.

Do you happen to know what size spanner is required to take the bolts out of the end caps of the rocker boxes?

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by 69-72

Do you happen to know what size spanner is required to take the bolts out of the end caps of the rocker boxes?

If your asking about these, they're 9/16th.

To make my life easier during this repair, I welded the nuts inside.

[RED72blazer]

Originally Posted by vtblazer

If your asking about these, they're 9/16th.

To make my life easier during this repair, I welded the nuts inside.

are they normally the other way?

[70 Suburban]

Originally Posted by 69-72

Do you happen to know what size spanner is required to take the bolts out of the end caps of the rocker boxes?

is a bitt of humor i see here......

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by RED72blazer

are they normally the other way?

Nope

Originally Posted by JimmyFloyd

Well, this is what mine looks like on the driver's side

Looks like an outer, an inner but not torsion box.

Depending on your focus, there are 'other' ways to support the tub.

Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

is a bitt of humor i see here......

Was thinking the same...

[special-K]

Originally Posted by 69-72

Do you happen to know what size spanner is required to take the bolts out of the end caps of the rocker boxes?

Garagmahal That`s rich!!!

[PHAT TONY]

I haven't been inside a blazer rocker yet, I'm thinking the outer rocker(same as a truck) has an inner rocker(same as a truck) that is attached to the larger structure(box), yes?

[70 Suburban]

not realy vt laied it out. as per fsm and not some sales ppl at some store. outer and inner. and torsion. if its was a rocker box as a standard part woulnt you think all truck would have them.... hmm somthing to consider.

[PHAT TONY]

No, I wouldn't think a truck would have them, a truck has a roof and rear cab structure to keep the a and b pillars from spreading.