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CamTra · 02-27-2020, 10:50 PM

I'm sure this may have been discussed before, but I'm wanting to install some steps on my '72 Blazer 4x4. I do not want to install full nerf bars. I'm sure someone has done these before. Where is the best place to get these and what do I mount them to?

hemi43 · 02-28-2020, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CamTra

I'm sure this may have been discussed before, but I'm wanting to install some steps on my '72 Blazer 4x4. I do not want to install full nerf bars. I'm sure someone has done these before. Where is the best place to get these and what do I mount them to?

I made mine. They are mounted to the rocker panel reinforcement. That panel is more than heavy enough to mount to. I like them because they are small and discrete. I use them everytime getting and out.

mister.freeze · 02-28-2020, 10:06 AM

Found mine cheap, so I used them (first pic). Wish I could find some like the second pic. Mounted to the rocker box. Both are the Carr aluminum steps.

SeventyOne · 02-28-2020, 04:35 PM

Hemi do you have more pics? both up close and further away to see the whole truck?

hemi43 · 02-28-2020, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SeventyOne

Hemi do you have more pics? both up close and further away to see the whole truck?

I don't have any up close other than the one I previously posted.

SeventyOne · 02-28-2020, 07:12 PM

honestly never been a big step fan on these trucks (no offense to anyone that likes them) but I think yours may be my favorite. Much lower profile and less obnoxious than others i've seen.

rsavage · 02-28-2020, 08:38 PM

I used Bully bolted to the torque boxes. Small but work.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/p...oaAujWEALw_wcB

**DeadheadNM** · 02-28-2020, 09:08 PM

Mike Cofield reproduced the K5 GM accessory steps - maybe he has some left? An open loop scares me in that if you slipped and wedged your leg inside of it that both bone tib-fib fracture would hurt bad and dangling there waiting to be extracted would be excruciatingly long.

**a1vintage69** · 03-01-2020, 09:54 AM

Mike Cofield is on instagram
https://www.instagram.com/mcofield1967/?hl=en

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-01-2020, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Mike Cofield reproduced the K5 GM accessory steps - maybe he has some left? An open loop scares me in that if you slipped and wedged your leg inside of it that both bone tib-fib fracture would hurt bad and dangling there waiting to be extracted would be excruciatingly long.

I thought about this as well. I had nerf bars on a 89 Burb. I slipped and wedged my foot. I didn't break anything but twisted my ankle pretty good

**mrtoni** · 03-01-2020, 01:50 PM

Hickey folding steps are nice
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**DeadheadNM** · 03-01-2020, 03:14 PM

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Hickey folding steps are nice
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Not really available though - I’d love to have a set.

hemi43 · 03-01-2020, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SeventyOne

Hemi do you have more pics? both up close and further away to see the whole truck?

I was finally able to get those pics you wanted. Hope they help.

**mrtoni** · 03-01-2020, 06:18 PM

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Not really available though - I’d love to have a set.

It’s not whatcha know it’s who you know. Hint hint
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CamTra · 03-02-2020, 07:39 AM

Thanks for all the replies guys. I think I've got enough info to make a decision on.

CamTra · 03-03-2020, 07:38 AM

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I was finally able to get those pics you wanted. Hope they help.

How hard is it to access the top of that rocker box?

rsavage · 03-03-2020, 09:01 AM

Take the rear torque box cover off and use long arms to reach in to either drop bolts with washers in the holes you drilled or vice versa. The Bully steps have one hole drilled for a bolt and another for a smaller self tapping metal screw for each mount. I redrilled for bolts and used large washers inside the torque boxed to spread the load. I like Hemi 43’s fabricated steps-pretty heavy duty. I also like the GM accessory type but the Bully sufficed for me. If my wife didn’t need the step to get in, I wouldn’t have any.

hemi43 · 03-03-2020, 10:26 AM

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How hard is it to access the top of that rocker box?

Like rsavage suggested, I unbolted the rear torque box cover for access. This might be difficult if yours are original though.

CamTra · 03-03-2020, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rsavage

Take the rear torque box cover off and use long arms to reach in to either drop bolts with washers in the holes you drilled or vice versa. The Bully steps have one hole drilled for a bolt and another for a smaller self tapping metal screw for each mount. I redrilled for bolts and used large washers inside the torque boxed to spread the load. I like Hemi 43’s fabricated steps-pretty heavy duty. I also like the GM accessory type but the Bully sufficed for me. If my wife didn’t need the step to get in, I wouldn’t have any.

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How hard is it to access the top of that rocker box?

Like rsavage suggested, I unbolted the rear torque box cover for access. This might be difficult if yours are original though.
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Thanks guys. I appreciate the info!!

02-27-2020, 10:50 PM	#1
CamTra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Livingston, La Posts: 56	Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4 I'm sure this may have been discussed before, but I'm wanting to install some steps on my '72 Blazer 4x4. I do not want to install full nerf bars. I'm sure someone has done these before. Where is the best place to get these and what do I mount them to?

02-28-2020, 10:06 AM	#3
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 733	Re: Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4 Found mine cheap, so I used them (first pic). Wish I could find some like the second pic. Mounted to the rocker box. Both are the Carr aluminum steps. Attached Images __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'

02-28-2020, 04:35 PM	#4
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4 Hemi do you have more pics? both up close and further away to see the whole truck?

02-28-2020, 07:12 PM	#6
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4 honestly never been a big step fan on these trucks (no offense to anyone that likes them) but I think yours may be my favorite. Much lower profile and less obnoxious than others i've seen.

02-28-2020, 08:38 PM	#7
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4 I used Bully bolted to the torque boxes. Small but work. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/p...oaAujWEALw_wcB __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

02-28-2020, 09:08 PM	#8
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4 Mike Cofield reproduced the K5 GM accessory steps - maybe he has some left? An open loop scares me in that if you slipped and wedged your leg inside of it that both bone tib-fib fracture would hurt bad and dangling there waiting to be extracted would be excruciatingly long. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-01-2020, 09:54 AM	#9
a1vintage69 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Redding, Ca. Posts: 4,014	Re: Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4 Mike Cofield is on instagram https://www.instagram.com/mcofield1967/?hl=en

03-01-2020, 01:50 PM	#11
mrtoni Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sparks, nevada Posts: 1,881	Re: Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4 Hickey folding steps are nice Posted via Mobile Device

03-02-2020, 07:39 AM	#15
CamTra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Livingston, La Posts: 56	Re: Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4 Thanks for all the replies guys. I think I've got enough info to make a decision on.

03-03-2020, 09:01 AM	#17
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4 Take the rear torque box cover off and use long arms to reach in to either drop bolts with washers in the holes you drilled or vice versa. The Bully steps have one hole drilled for a bolt and another for a smaller self tapping metal screw for each mount. I redrilled for bolts and used large washers inside the torque boxed to spread the load. I like Hemi 43’s fabricated steps-pretty heavy duty. I also like the GM accessory type but the Bully sufficed for me. If my wife didn’t need the step to get in, I wouldn’t have any. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7



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