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RED72blazer · 02-05-2010, 06:19 PM

I am wondering what this is from or who makes it. It is three pieces and bolts together. when bolted together the floor pads at the back don't really seam to fit flat on the floor. So I was thinking about welding it together. Then I thought even in a roll over it won't do anything since it isn't tied in and even if it is tied in to the frame and welded together. Ss the tube strong enough? or is this thing really just for looks.

this is the only picture I have of it.

bouncytruck · 02-05-2010, 07:05 PM

It looks like a SmittyBilt from that picture.

litebulblsc · 02-05-2010, 08:50 PM

Does the back bolt to the inner fender and the floor?

RED72blazer · 02-05-2010, 10:51 PM

[QUOTE=litebulblsc;3782527]Does the back bolt to the inner fender and the floor?

yes, it does.

litebulblsc · 02-05-2010, 11:51 PM

I believe we have the same roll bar. Mine was purchased new sometime after 99, and never installed. No idea who makes it though.

vtblazer · 02-06-2010, 07:21 AM

[quote=RED72blazer;3782816]

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Originally Posted by litebulblsc

Does the back bolt to the inner fender and the floor?

yes, it does.

...okay but 'where' on the wheel well does it land?

On top - Not a Smitty Built or period correct
In the front of the wheel well - could be what some call a 'factory' roll bar

Here's an example of one:

RED72blazer · 02-06-2010, 02:26 PM

it's on the back of the wheel well. four bolts on the floor then it angles and has two bolts that go through the wheel well.

orangek5 · 02-06-2010, 10:22 PM

Its a smittybuilt and they don't & won't make them any more I have begged them.

SeventyOne · 02-06-2010, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by orangek5

Its a smittybuilt and they don't & won't make them any more I have begged them.

I bet any fab shop could make you a "factory" or smitty style bar pretty inexpesively - hoop, some down bars and metal plate. Hell, tell them you'll weld it yourself.

litebulblsc · 02-06-2010, 10:58 PM

Mine is mostly still in the plastic with the hardware in a box. Doubt I will ever install it.

Firebirdjones · 02-07-2010, 01:05 PM

[quote=vtblazer;3783435]

Quote:

Originally Posted by RED72blazer

...okay but 'where' on the wheel well does it land?

On top - Not a Smitty Built or period correct
In the front of the wheel well - could be what some call a 'factory' roll bar

Here's an example of one:

Yes that example is what is in our blazer. Been there since it was new, I would assume dealer installed. And that style is made by Hickey Enterprises by the way. Mine still had the stamp on it.

Firebirdjones · 02-07-2010, 01:14 PM

Here is how (what is considered a stock bar) connects to the tub

Here is the Hickey part number

Here is the complete 1-piece bar.

I've seen a few of those in other blazers as the original poster has described,,,that actually go back farther in the tub.

Whether any of them would be effective in a roll over is hard to say. In NHRA rules (drag racing) which is what I'm familiar with, the rules vary a bit. On a full frame car, the roll bar has to run through the floor and attach to the frame itself.
On a subframe car, the rollbar has to be attached (welded) to a 6'x6" piece of flat steel, that is welded to the floor pan,,,not bolted.

As far as I'm concerned with my Blazer, any roll bar is better than nothing. Although I never plan to roll it and find out how effective it is

02-05-2010, 06:19 PM	#1
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Identify this rollbar! I am wondering what this is from or who makes it. It is three pieces and bolts together. when bolted together the floor pads at the back don't really seam to fit flat on the floor. So I was thinking about welding it together. Then I thought even in a roll over it won't do anything since it isn't tied in and even if it is tied in to the frame and welded together. Ss the tube strong enough? or is this thing really just for looks. this is the only picture I have of it. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

02-05-2010, 07:05 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Identify this rollbar! It looks like a SmittyBilt from that picture. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-05-2010, 08:50 PM	#3
litebulblsc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LaSalle Mi Posts: 525	Re: Identify this rollbar! Does the back bolt to the inner fender and the floor? Last edited by litebulblsc; 02-05-2010 at 08:52 PM.

02-05-2010, 10:51 PM	#4
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Identify this rollbar! [QUOTE=litebulblsc;3782527]Does the back bolt to the inner fender and the floor? yes, it does. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

02-05-2010, 11:51 PM	#5
litebulblsc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LaSalle Mi Posts: 525	Re: Identify this rollbar! I believe we have the same roll bar. Mine was purchased new sometime after 99, and never installed. No idea who makes it though.

02-06-2010, 02:26 PM	#7
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Identify this rollbar! it's on the back of the wheel well. four bolts on the floor then it angles and has two bolts that go through the wheel well. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

02-06-2010, 10:22 PM	#8
orangek5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rose Hill Ks Posts: 290	Re: Identify this rollbar! Its a smittybuilt and they don't & won't make them any more I have begged them. __________________ 1970 Jimmy 4x4 IL6 1971 Jimmy 4x4 350ci v8 1971 SWB 327ci v8 1972 Short Stepside 305ci v8 1972 Blazer 2WD CST LS9 350ci 4sp 1999 4 Door LB 1 Ton Old Body Style 5.7 v8

02-06-2010, 10:58 PM	#10
litebulblsc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LaSalle Mi Posts: 525	Re: Identify this rollbar! Mine is mostly still in the plastic with the hardware in a box. Doubt I will ever install it.

02-07-2010, 01:14 PM	#12
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: Identify this rollbar! Here is how (what is considered a stock bar) connects to the tub Here is the Hickey part number Here is the complete 1-piece bar. I've seen a few of those in other blazers as the original poster has described,,,that actually go back farther in the tub. Whether any of them would be effective in a roll over is hard to say. In NHRA rules (drag racing) which is what I'm familiar with, the rules vary a bit. On a full frame car, the roll bar has to run through the floor and attach to the frame itself. On a subframe car, the rollbar has to be attached (welded) to a 6'x6" piece of flat steel, that is welded to the floor pan,,,not bolted. As far as I'm concerned with my Blazer, any roll bar is better than nothing. Although I never plan to roll it and find out how effective it is



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