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Critter · 11-09-2006, 06:10 PM

Help me out. Is this a factory roll bar? I've been told different things by different people.

Don't worry, these are old pictures, I have cleaned things up alot since then.

vtblazer · 11-09-2006, 06:43 PM

Never were any "factory" roll bars, just dealer installed ones.
Mostly Smitty Built brand name.

Yours looks right but it's kinda hard to tell from those great pics...

Critter · 11-09-2006, 06:51 PM

Oh, I thought they were truly "factory". Learn something everyday I guess...

I will see if I can get some better pics, possibly ones that you can actually SEE the roll bar

Would it have Smitty Built stamped on it anywhere?

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-09-2006, 07:02 PM

From what I can tell, YES that is the quote FACTORY unquote rollbar that everyone looks for

onetonk5 · 11-09-2006, 07:41 PM

has anyone ever posted dimsensions for the factory roll bar? I like the idea but im not sold on the short rear bars..the later model smittybuilt with longer rear bars looked killer in my 89....which i thnk was actually a 90....bad memory.

vtblazer · 11-10-2006, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by onetonk5

has anyone ever posted dimsensions for the factory roll bar? I like the idea but im not sold on the short rear bars..the later model smittybuilt with longer rear bars looked killer in my 89....which i thnk was actually a 90....bad memory.

Not sure about anyone else but I'm running a quote FACTORY unquote roll bar "only" because it's what was offered when the trucks were new not for any real protection.

They're closer to what I'd call a light bar not a roll bar.

I'm sure it would help but if I knew I was going to need it, there'd be something different in there for sure.

Huck · 11-10-2006, 07:57 AM

Most roll bar's you see are simply bolted to the floor and rear wheel tubs. They might prevent the blazer from "rolling" but not from crushing the driver if turned turtle without a hard top on it. A really good roll bar would go through the floor and mount to the frame. This way when turned turtle, a heavy duty bar would prevent the blazer from crushing the occupants---thereby allowing time for the gas to drain out the car, the tank---so that you would barbacue
properly with no damage to the meat!!! hehehehehe

Green Monster · 11-12-2006, 12:32 AM

That appears to be "factory", just like the one that came with my Blazer.

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-12-2006, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

They're closer to what I'd call a light bar not a roll bar.

I have actually sold mine, I think it looks better without it personally,
and like others have said, once it goes over it ain't gonna do much

vtblazer · 11-12-2006, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

I think it looks better without it personally,
and like others have said, once it goes over it ain't gonna do much

Yep, I like em better without the roll bar too.

Mines in cause it was factory.

Critter · 11-12-2006, 12:28 PM

Thanks guys. Yeah, I realized that they were just bolted to sheetmetal, no real protection there. I think they look alright though. I plan on keeping mine, heck its one of the few pieces on my K5 that isn't rusted or beat up!

11-09-2006, 06:10 PM	#1
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Factory Roll Bar Help me out. Is this a factory roll bar? I've been told different things by different people. Don't worry, these are old pictures, I have cleaned things up alot since then. Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

11-09-2006, 06:43 PM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Factory Roll Bar Never were any "factory" roll bars, just dealer installed ones. Mostly Smitty Built brand name. Yours looks right but it's kinda hard to tell from those great pics... Last edited by vtblazer; 11-09-2006 at 06:43 PM.

11-09-2006, 06:51 PM	#3
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Factory Roll Bar Oh, I thought they were truly "factory". Learn something everyday I guess... I will see if I can get some better pics, possibly ones that you can actually SEE the roll bar Would it have Smitty Built stamped on it anywhere? __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

11-09-2006, 07:02 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Factory Roll Bar From what I can tell, YES that is the quote FACTORY unquote rollbar that everyone looks for __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-09-2006, 07:41 PM	#5
onetonk5 Cereal Killer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 639	Re: Factory Roll Bar has anyone ever posted dimsensions for the factory roll bar? I like the idea but im not sold on the short rear bars..the later model smittybuilt with longer rear bars looked killer in my 89....which i thnk was actually a 90....bad memory.

11-10-2006, 07:57 AM	#7
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: Factory Roll Bar Most roll bar's you see are simply bolted to the floor and rear wheel tubs. They might prevent the blazer from "rolling" but not from crushing the driver if turned turtle without a hard top on it. A really good roll bar would go through the floor and mount to the frame. This way when turned turtle, a heavy duty bar would prevent the blazer from crushing the occupants---thereby allowing time for the gas to drain out the car, the tank---so that you would barbacue properly with no damage to the meat!!! hehehehehe

11-12-2006, 12:32 AM	#8
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	Re: Factory Roll Bar That appears to be "factory", just like the one that came with my Blazer. __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Last edited by Green Monster; 11-12-2006 at 12:33 AM.

11-12-2006, 12:28 PM	#11
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Factory Roll Bar Thanks guys. Yeah, I realized that they were just bolted to sheetmetal, no real protection there. I think they look alright though. I plan on keeping mine, heck its one of the few pieces on my K5 that isn't rusted or beat up! __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com



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