Questions 72 K5 Roll Bar - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DANL · 06-27-2002, 09:14 PM

I have located roll bar that came out of 72 K5. The back braces are bolted to the main bar. Just wondering if original roll bars were bolted or welded at connecting points.
Also my Blazer did not come equipped with roll bar. Not sure how to install. Do the base plates just bolt to the floor? Do the bolts go through the rocker boxes? I don't have a clue.
Any help would be appreciated.

...Dan

NuBomb · 06-27-2002, 11:12 PM

I don't think the roll bars bolt through to the rocker boxes, I believe the are attached at the very front of the bed floor and at the wheel wells. I'm sure somebody here can answer your question better than I have, but you can always check out Colorado K5 for info on blazers. I have a blazer, but no roll bar and would love to find one around here. Good luck!

junkyardjohn · 06-28-2002, 01:25 AM

ALL THE OEM ROLL BARS I'VE SEEN ARE WELDED & NOT BOLTED TOGETHER .(I HAVE TWO K5 BLAZERS , A 71 & A 72) THEY'RE BOLTED TO THE FLOOR PAN (CARGO AREA) & NOT THRU THE ROCKER BOXES & BOLTED TO THE WHEEL WELL TUBS. THESE ARE GREAT TRUCKS - I LOVE EM

Mike C · 06-28-2002, 12:40 PM

The smittybuilt bar rear arms are bolted to the main hoop and continue to BEHIND the wheel wells. The fronts bolt to the bed floor, access underneath. They are backed up with washers. In the front on the cage conversion, the feet are bolted to the floor and you must cut access panels in the rocker boxes.

DANL · 06-28-2002, 08:19 PM

Thanks for the response.
Appears to be a lot of work, but I really want a soft top.

...Dan

06-27-2002, 09:14 PM	#1
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Questions 72 K5 Roll Bar I have located roll bar that came out of 72 K5. The back braces are bolted to the main bar. Just wondering if original roll bars were bolted or welded at connecting points. Also my Blazer did not come equipped with roll bar. Not sure how to install. Do the base plates just bolt to the floor? Do the bolts go through the rocker boxes? I don't have a clue. Any help would be appreciated. ...Dan

06-27-2002, 11:12 PM	#2
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	I don't think the roll bars bolt through to the rocker boxes, I believe the are attached at the very front of the bed floor and at the wheel wells. I'm sure somebody here can answer your question better than I have, but you can always check out Colorado K5 for info on blazers. I have a blazer, but no roll bar and would love to find one around here. Good luck! __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

06-28-2002, 01:25 AM	#3
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	ALL THE OEM ROLL BARS I'VE SEEN ARE WELDED & NOT BOLTED TOGETHER .(I HAVE TWO K5 BLAZERS , A 71 & A 72) THEY'RE BOLTED TO THE FLOOR PAN (CARGO AREA) & NOT THRU THE ROCKER BOXES & BOLTED TO THE WHEEL WELL TUBS. THESE ARE GREAT TRUCKS - I LOVE EM __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 06-28-2002 at 02:05 PM.

06-28-2002, 12:40 PM	#4
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	The smittybuilt bar rear arms are bolted to the main hoop and continue to BEHIND the wheel wells. The fronts bolt to the bed floor, access underneath. They are backed up with washers. In the front on the cage conversion, the feet are bolted to the floor and you must cut access panels in the rocker boxes. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

06-28-2002, 08:19 PM	#5
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Thanks for the response. Appears to be a lot of work, but I really want a soft top. ...Dan



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