Roll bar or no roll bar - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

elwoods76 · 10-06-2010, 03:12 PM

Looking for suggestions here guys. My blazer had a factory roll bar in it cause it was a 4wheel drive at one point, but now it's a 2. When I pulled the top i also took it out but now I am thinking maybe put it back? Maybe if I put it back in cut it down a couple inches but wonder if that could become a safety hazzard or just look stupid? Please chime in! Would it be worth having it in while the top is on for structural purposes?Thanks!!

motornut · 10-06-2010, 05:39 PM

well my 78 dosn't have one and i'm thinkin to get one for rollovers.......don't need it till ya don't have it......i doubt the roof is as strong as one with the full part over the driver,prob thats why they got them?

sandnuriz · 10-06-2010, 07:22 PM

Im not a fan of them on 2wd but on 4wd yes it plays in,But for safety yeah, I seen one in a 2wd that looked killer they made it look like one in a convert mustang low profile and a third brake light in it nice

USSkoval · 10-06-2010, 11:10 PM

It looks much better without it. I don't think you need to worry much about a rollover either... it's not like you're real high off the ground.

motornut · 10-07-2010, 06:39 AM

Just thinkin being a shorter wheel base,it would be easier to roll a jimmy then a burb.
drove this for years without a roll bar, but it's even lower lol,and had some support

sandnuriz · 10-07-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by motornut

Just thinkin being a shorter wheel base,it would be easier to roll a jimmy then a burb.
drove this for years without a roll bar, but it's even lower lol,and had some support

Can't believe you drove that

motornut · 10-08-2010, 06:01 AM

lol yup did parades too,gardening,one year drove it into jan, lol had to stop at -30 plus windchill

BigBlocksRule · 10-08-2010, 07:17 AM

that is one helluva ride, brother!

Eyegore · 10-08-2010, 10:06 AM

I believe the reason for having one is in the back seat of your second pic also being in Utah you likely have snow and ice. I'm in favor of them since I've seen several low profile vehicles upside down this year for some reason, just a little exra insurance never hurts.

junkyardjohn · 10-15-2010, 10:43 AM

ABOUT 33 OR 34 YEARS AGO I HAD A GUY RUN A STOPSIGN & T-BONE A 72. HE WAS IN A BUICK 225. I END OVER ENDED MY TRUCK ABOUT SIX TIMES. I WOUND UP BREAKING MY BACK, ALL THE RIBS ON MY LEFT SIDE EXCEPT THE TOP TWO, MY COLLAR BONE & HAD TO HAVE OVER 300 STITCHES ON MY MELON. I WAS DRIVING 55 MPH ON DRY BLACKTOP. I SURE WOULD HAVE LIKED TO HAVE A ROLL BAR THEN. I JUST FINISHED PUTTING AN 8-POINT CAGE IN MY 84 BLAZER. EVEN IF YOU'RE THE SAFEST, MOST CAREFUL DRIVER OUT THERE, YOU'RE STILL AT THE MERCY OF EVERY IDIOT YOU SHARE PUBLIC ROADS WITH. (JUST ANOTHER OPINION) JOHN

10-06-2010, 03:12 PM	#1
elwoods76 Just Cruizin Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pleasant Grove,Utah Posts: 154	Roll bar or no roll bar Looking for suggestions here guys. My blazer had a factory roll bar in it cause it was a 4wheel drive at one point, but now it's a 2. When I pulled the top i also took it out but now I am thinking maybe put it back? Maybe if I put it back in cut it down a couple inches but wonder if that could become a safety hazzard or just look stupid? Please chime in! Would it be worth having it in while the top is on for structural purposes?Thanks!! Attached Images

10-06-2010, 05:39 PM	#2
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Roll bar or no roll bar well my 78 dosn't have one and i'm thinkin to get one for rollovers.......don't need it till ya don't have it......i doubt the roof is as strong as one with the full part over the driver,prob thats why they got them? __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

10-06-2010, 07:22 PM	#3
sandnuriz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bakersfield,Ca. Posts: 340	Re: Roll bar or no roll bar Im not a fan of them on 2wd but on 4wd yes it plays in,But for safety yeah, I seen one in a 2wd that looked killer they made it look like one in a convert mustang low profile and a third brake light in it nice __________________ 57 Chevy shortbed,327,Muncie 4 speed,12 Bolt rear end(current project) It's your ride build it the way you want !!!!!!!!!!

10-06-2010, 11:10 PM	#4
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: Roll bar or no roll bar It looks much better without it. I don't think you need to worry much about a rollover either... it's not like you're real high off the ground. __________________ -Andy '77 K5 Blazer '78 K10 Shortbed '78 C20 Suburban '79 K30 Crew Cab Dually '84 C10 Short Stepside '88 K20 Suburban

10-07-2010, 06:39 AM	#5
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Roll bar or no roll bar Just thinkin being a shorter wheel base,it would be easier to roll a jimmy then a burb. drove this for years without a roll bar, but it's even lower lol,and had some support Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

10-08-2010, 06:01 AM	#7
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Roll bar or no roll bar lol yup did parades too,gardening,one year drove it into jan, lol had to stop at -30 plus windchill Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

10-08-2010, 07:17 AM	#8
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: Roll bar or no roll bar that is one helluva ride, brother!

10-08-2010, 10:06 AM	#9
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Roll bar or no roll bar I believe the reason for having one is in the back seat of your second pic also being in Utah you likely have snow and ice. I'm in favor of them since I've seen several low profile vehicles upside down this year for some reason, just a little exra insurance never hurts. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

10-15-2010, 10:43 AM	#10
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	Re: Roll bar or no roll bar ABOUT 33 OR 34 YEARS AGO I HAD A GUY RUN A STOPSIGN & T-BONE A 72. HE WAS IN A BUICK 225. I END OVER ENDED MY TRUCK ABOUT SIX TIMES. I WOUND UP BREAKING MY BACK, ALL THE RIBS ON MY LEFT SIDE EXCEPT THE TOP TWO, MY COLLAR BONE & HAD TO HAVE OVER 300 STITCHES ON MY MELON. I WAS DRIVING 55 MPH ON DRY BLACKTOP. I SURE WOULD HAVE LIKED TO HAVE A ROLL BAR THEN. I JUST FINISHED PUTTING AN 8-POINT CAGE IN MY 84 BLAZER. EVEN IF YOU'RE THE SAFEST, MOST CAREFUL DRIVER OUT THERE, YOU'RE STILL AT THE MERCY OF EVERY IDIOT YOU SHARE PUBLIC ROADS WITH. (JUST ANOTHER OPINION) JOHN __________________ 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



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