2WD & 4WD Z- bars the same? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jeffspower · 04-10-2007, 12:58 PM

Are all the 67-72 V8 Z-bars the same, on both 2WD & 4WD providing the engine was in the "rear" position? I need one for a 68 V8 4x4, along with the rod that goes thru the firewall to the clutch pedal. A board member has one off a 2wd, but I don't want to get it just to throw it in my "thought it would work" collection.

I'm looking for a solid answer from somebody with the parts books or "been there done that" experience.

Thanks!

JimKshortstep4x4 · 04-10-2007, 08:18 PM

Although the engine sets more to the rear in a 4x4, the ball on the engine that supports the "Z" bar is mounted so that the "Z" bar is in the same position as the 2 wd. I have looked at both "Z" bars and they appear to be identical.

Jim

pickupman · 04-10-2007, 08:56 PM

The difference in the Z-Bars and linkage rod coming out is the motor size. The V-8's are all the same and the 6cyl are different than the V-8, so as long as you match up to the motor you are using it will work.
Bill

Americanrider · 04-12-2007, 01:12 AM

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jeffspower · 04-12-2007, 01:27 AM

Thanks for the help everyone. I recently talked to an old timer buddy I hadn't seen for a while. He's got 67-72 stuff stashed all over his acreage. I'll be getting one from him. For some reason, he's gone from not wanting to let stuff go to agreeing to my helping him sell some of it. He's got a hurd 73- up trucks he wants to fix up for himself, plus a solid 70 Chevelle convertable- that he isn't ready to do anything with. At least it is in a shed.

04-10-2007, 12:58 PM	#1
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	2WD & 4WD Z- bars the same? Are all the 67-72 V8 Z-bars the same, on both 2WD & 4WD providing the engine was in the "rear" position? I need one for a 68 V8 4x4, along with the rod that goes thru the firewall to the clutch pedal. A board member has one off a 2wd, but I don't want to get it just to throw it in my "thought it would work" collection. I'm looking for a solid answer from somebody with the parts books or "been there done that" experience. Thanks! __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

04-10-2007, 08:18 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: 2WD & 4WD Z- bars the same? Although the engine sets more to the rear in a 4x4, the ball on the engine that supports the "Z" bar is mounted so that the "Z" bar is in the same position as the 2 wd. I have looked at both "Z" bars and they appear to be identical. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

04-10-2007, 08:56 PM	#3
pickupman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 3,095	Re: 2WD & 4WD Z- bars the same? The difference in the Z-Bars and linkage rod coming out is the motor size. The V-8's are all the same and the 6cyl are different than the V-8, so as long as you match up to the motor you are using it will work. Bill __________________ atheystruck@comcast.net 67 1/2 ton 4wd custom cab 72 1/2 ton 4wd super cheyenne 71 1/2 BB super cheyenne shortbed

04-12-2007, 01:12 AM	#4
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: 2WD & 4WD Z- bars the same? Board subscriber fee - $25 per year, Info like this above - Priceless

04-12-2007, 01:27 AM	#5
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: 2WD & 4WD Z- bars the same? Thanks for the help everyone. I recently talked to an old timer buddy I hadn't seen for a while. He's got 67-72 stuff stashed all over his acreage. I'll be getting one from him. For some reason, he's gone from not wanting to let stuff go to agreeing to my helping him sell some of it. He's got a hurd 73- up trucks he wants to fix up for himself, plus a solid 70 Chevelle convertable- that he isn't ready to do anything with. At least it is in a shed. __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car



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