1st gen Blazer steering box brace? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

twitchyfinger · 01-13-2007, 04:35 AM

Anyone here using a steering box brace on their 1st gen Blazer? The only one I have found so far was over on coloradok5 :http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthr...steering+brace

I know the earlier 1st generation blazers have a factory reinforcement pictured below but I have been trying to figure out if there is any after market bolt or weld in plated for them?

Jtrux · 01-13-2007, 11:46 AM

I don't have one but www.offroaddesign.com makes one too. It looks pretty good and worth the money.

bouncytruck · 01-13-2007, 11:50 AM

They used to only made them for 2nd gen Blazers. Very cool that they are making them for the 1st gens now too.

I don't think it is as much of an issue with the first gen Blazers, but if you are going to be doing some serious wheeling, it might be some good insurance. $120 now or a whole lot more later.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-13-2007, 02:43 PM

johnnywagon · 01-13-2007, 03:30 PM

Very cool that they're now making braces for 1st gens. I'd like to see a picture of one installed. I think any truck with a lift that gets wheeled will need a brace, eventually. My home made brace/strut uses a piece of angle iron behind the front two steering box bolts and is also bolted to the stock crossmember. The diagonal strut is welded to my front hitch receiver mount and home made front crossmember behind the bumper.

twitchyfinger · 01-13-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnywagon

Very cool that they're now making braces for 1st gens. I'd like to see a picture of one installed. I think any truck with a lift that gets wheeled will need a brace, eventually. My home made brace/strut uses a piece of angle iron behind the front two steering box bolts and is also bolted to the stock crossmember. The diagonal strut is welded to my front hitch receiver mount and home made front crossmember behind the bumper.

Here you go:

johnnywagon · 01-13-2007, 05:47 PM

I saw those pix. Looks like an install on a 2nd gen truck, but probably real similar.

twitchyfinger · 01-13-2007, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnywagon

I saw those pix. Looks like an install on a 2nd gen truck, but probably real similar.

You are right on both accounts and from what I see either 1st or 2nd gen parts look identical and install the same way. I have also been told that the 2nd generation weld in plate (between steering box and frame) can be easily fit to a 1st gen though I haven't tried it yet anyway.

vtblazer · 01-15-2007, 06:57 PM

Or you could do hydrolic assit and take the pressure off the box and frame.

01-13-2007, 04:35 AM	#1
twitchyfinger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 7	1st gen Blazer steering box brace? Anyone here using a steering box brace on their 1st gen Blazer? The only one I have found so far was over on coloradok5 :http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthr...steering+brace I know the earlier 1st generation blazers have a factory reinforcement pictured below but I have been trying to figure out if there is any after market bolt or weld in plated for them? __________________ ΜΩΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE! 1971 K5 Blazer, 350 crate motor, 6" super lift, 35" Wild Country mud's on 16x10's 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Quadcab 4x4

01-13-2007, 11:46 AM	#2
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: 1st gen Blazer steering box brace? I don't have one but www.offroaddesign.com makes one too. It looks pretty good and worth the money. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

01-13-2007, 11:50 AM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: 1st gen Blazer steering box brace? They used to only made them for 2nd gen Blazers. Very cool that they are making them for the 1st gens now too. I don't think it is as much of an issue with the first gen Blazers, but if you are going to be doing some serious wheeling, it might be some good insurance. $120 now or a whole lot more later. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-13-2007, 02:43 PM	#4
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01-13-2007, 03:30 PM	#5
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Re: 1st gen Blazer steering box brace? Very cool that they're now making braces for 1st gens. I'd like to see a picture of one installed. I think any truck with a lift that gets wheeled will need a brace, eventually. My home made brace/strut uses a piece of angle iron behind the front two steering box bolts and is also bolted to the stock crossmember. The diagonal strut is welded to my front hitch receiver mount and home made front crossmember behind the bumper. Attached Images __________________ ~John 71 Blazer One Ton 65 Chevelle Station Wagon x2 59 Belair 2 Door 71 Chevy Open Road Van RV www.myspace.com/johnnywagon Last edited by johnnywagon; 01-13-2007 at 03:33 PM.

01-13-2007, 05:47 PM	#7
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Re: 1st gen Blazer steering box brace? I saw those pix. Looks like an install on a 2nd gen truck, but probably real similar. __________________ ~John 71 Blazer One Ton 65 Chevelle Station Wagon x2 59 Belair 2 Door 71 Chevy Open Road Van RV www.myspace.com/johnnywagon

01-15-2007, 06:57 PM	#9
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: 1st gen Blazer steering box brace? Or you could do hydrolic assit and take the pressure off the box and frame. Attached Images



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