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Fourtrax · 10-15-2003, 06:07 PM

Hello all! Im trying to find a place to buy a nice roll bar for my 72. Does anyone have an idea of a good manufacturer or do I need to get one custom made?

Bluegoose972 · 10-15-2003, 09:44 PM

Smittybilt makes one. I have seen it advertised in catelogs. You can also get a weld-in cage unit that connects to this rollbar if you want.

I'm probably going to have one made just because I want it to do certain things and I'm also going to try and have speaker enclosures mounted in the corners and a recessed dome light. But that is just me!

Fourtrax · 10-16-2003, 07:14 AM

Hey Blue thanks for the information. Have you ever seen a double bar for these trucks?

Bluegoose972 · 10-16-2003, 08:31 AM

See the link below and look about half way down the page. Blazin has a picture of a double rollbar setup. I'm guessing that it is custom made since it is angled back to match the drivers seat. Very sharp looking setup. That is what I would like to have in my truck, using the space between to double bars to mount my speakers and dome lights.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1&pagenumber=3

bouncytruck · 10-16-2003, 12:17 PM

FourTrax, I have a smitty in my truck. They also make kits to make them into a cage. The only one with a double bar I have seen is the one in the pic 1970blazin posted in the link above. It was for sale on e-bay a while back.

Brother Bob · 10-16-2003, 04:53 PM

Guys...well and gals for that matter,
What do you think of a rollbar or cage like the ones posted above on a 2wd Jimmy?
Heres the deal, My sweetie and my son love to run around with the top off the 72 Jimmy and I worry about a roll over or serious acccident with the precious cargo aboard! I would also like to mount 3pt seat belts and that roll bar would allow me to mount the shoulder strap securely . No its not a 4wd or even looks like one , its a street rod and a damn fast one.

Also for folks with roll bars.....Does it work with your hard/soft top with no modifications?
Thanks for your input and I apologize for highjacking the thread.
Brother Bob

bouncytruck · 10-16-2003, 05:31 PM

I have seen "family" cages that go full height all the way to the back. Keeps the back seat occupants safe too. You can always mount shoulder harness to the roll cage. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the looks of roll bars/cages in 2wd blazers, but keeping the family safe is much more important than esthetics!

My roll bar is designed to go under the hard top/soft top. I don't have a cage, just the bar. I don't know if the family cages that go all the way to the back will work with a soft top like mine (old kayline) because it won't be able to fold down.

Fourtrax · 10-16-2003, 07:07 PM

MANNNNNNN........ That truck with the double roll bar is SWEET. I am going to assume that was a total custom. Do any of you guys (or gals) have a picture of a smittybuilt on a truck?

Mike C · 10-17-2003, 07:43 AM

Here is a picture of my Jimmy with the Smittybuilt cage.

smokekiki · 10-17-2003, 08:23 AM

I have seen a few 2wd's with roll bars.The best looking one's had the bar wrapped in the same material as the interior.Made it look like it belonged in the truck.

2wdBlazer · 10-17-2003, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Brother Bob
Guys...well and gals for that matter,
What do you think of a rollbar or cage like the ones posted above on a 2wd Jimmy?

Also for folks with roll bars.....Does it work with your hard/soft top with no modifications?

Did someone say Rollbar in a 2wd? I think so.

Brother Bob · 10-17-2003, 09:54 AM

Thanks for the info, but I need more.
Smittybilt's web site doesnt show the cage/roll bar like the one that 1970Blazin has in the post link above. I really like that one because it offers protection for all passengers and I think it would fit under the hard and soft top?
Anyone have a P/N and $ figures?
Man you folks have some super lookin rides , hell I thought we had the only 2wd Jimmy in Texas!
Thanks

Bluegoose972 · 10-17-2003, 11:56 AM

http://www.4wheelparts.com/product2....IT&cat=Tubular

Above is a link to 4 Wheel Parts Wholesalers web page. This is for the piece that mounts behind the seat, but does not extend to the windwhield.

Part # S/BBL409 $164.99

http://www.4wheelparts.com/product2....IT&cat=Tubular

The second link is for the weld-in portion of the kit. This portion extends around the windshield and must be used in conjunction with the first link.

Part # S/BBL94 $109.99

Bluegoose972 · 10-17-2003, 11:59 AM

2WDBLAZER - Did you cut down a double tube rollbar to fit your blazer or did you custom make that unit?

Do you ever have a problem with hitting your head on the rollbar? I'm fairly tall (6'2") with a long upperbody. I've been a little nervous about installing a rollbar just because I can see banging my head on it all the time.

Love that orange truck!

Rick

2wdBlazer · 10-17-2003, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bluegoose972
2WDBLAZER - Did you cut down a double tube rollbar to fit your blazer or did you custom make that unit?

Do you ever have a problem with hitting your head on the rollbar? I'm fairly tall (6'2") with a long upperbody. I've been a little nervous about installing a rollbar just because I can see banging my head on it all the time.

Love that orange truck!

Rick

It's my dad's truck and it was bought with that bar. I'd imagine it's a custom job. The bar does not get in the way either.

bouncytruck · 10-17-2003, 04:59 PM

I never noticed that your dad's orange blazer had a double roll bar. Very sharp!

Mike C · 10-19-2003, 10:10 PM

The SMittybuilt bar clears the hard top easily. The front down tubes need to be carefully placed in order for the window cranks to work with the door closed. I did better on the drivers side than the passengers...

Height won't be a problem. My buddy is 6'4" and he has about 6" of clearance with the stock buckets in the truck.

10-15-2003, 06:07 PM	#1
Fourtrax Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Alpharetta, Ga Posts: 42	Roll Bar for 72 Hello all! Im trying to find a place to buy a nice roll bar for my 72. Does anyone have an idea of a good manufacturer or do I need to get one custom made?

10-16-2003, 12:17 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	FourTrax, I have a smitty in my truck. They also make kits to make them into a cage. The only one with a double bar I have seen is the one in the pic 1970blazin posted in the link above. It was for sale on e-bay a while back. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-16-2003, 04:53 PM	#6
Brother Bob Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tejas Posts: 47	roll bars and 2WD Jimmys ? Guys...well and gals for that matter, What do you think of a rollbar or cage like the ones posted above on a 2wd Jimmy? Heres the deal, My sweetie and my son love to run around with the top off the 72 Jimmy and I worry about a roll over or serious acccident with the precious cargo aboard! I would also like to mount 3pt seat belts and that roll bar would allow me to mount the shoulder strap securely . No its not a 4wd or even looks like one , its a street rod and a damn fast one. Also for folks with roll bars.....Does it work with your hard/soft top with no modifications? Thanks for your input and I apologize for highjacking the thread. Brother Bob __________________ No one gets out of here alive.

10-16-2003, 05:31 PM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	I have seen "family" cages that go full height all the way to the back. Keeps the back seat occupants safe too. You can always mount shoulder harness to the roll cage. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the looks of roll bars/cages in 2wd blazers, but keeping the family safe is much more important than esthetics! My roll bar is designed to go under the hard top/soft top. I don't have a cage, just the bar. I don't know if the family cages that go all the way to the back will work with a soft top like mine (old kayline) because it won't be able to fold down. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-17-2003, 07:43 AM	#9
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Here is a picture of my Jimmy with the Smittybuilt cage. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

10-15-2003, 09:44 PM	#2
Bluegoose972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 248	Smittybilt makes one. I have seen it advertised in catelogs. You can also get a weld-in cage unit that connects to this rollbar if you want. I'm probably going to have one made just because I want it to do certain things and I'm also going to try and have speaker enclosures mounted in the corners and a recessed dome light. But that is just me!

10-16-2003, 07:14 AM	#3
Fourtrax Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Alpharetta, Ga Posts: 42	Hey Blue thanks for the information. Have you ever seen a double bar for these trucks?

10-16-2003, 08:31 AM	#4
Bluegoose972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 248	See the link below and look about half way down the page. Blazin has a picture of a double rollbar setup. I'm guessing that it is custom made since it is angled back to match the drivers seat. Very sharp looking setup. That is what I would like to have in my truck, using the space between to double bars to mount my speakers and dome lights. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1&pagenumber=3

10-16-2003, 07:07 PM	#8
Fourtrax Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Alpharetta, Ga Posts: 42	MANNNNNNN........ That truck with the double roll bar is SWEET. I am going to assume that was a total custom. Do any of you guys (or gals) have a picture of a smittybuilt on a truck?

10-17-2003, 08:23 AM	#10
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	I have seen a few 2wd's with roll bars.The best looking one's had the bar wrapped in the same material as the interior.Made it look like it belonged in the truck. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

10-17-2003, 09:54 AM	#12
Brother Bob Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tejas Posts: 47	bars and such Thanks for the info, but I need more. Smittybilt's web site doesnt show the cage/roll bar like the one that 1970Blazin has in the post link above. I really like that one because it offers protection for all passengers and I think it would fit under the hard and soft top? Anyone have a P/N and $ figures? Man you folks have some super lookin rides , hell I thought we had the only 2wd Jimmy in Texas! Thanks __________________ No one gets out of here alive.

10-17-2003, 11:56 AM	#13
Bluegoose972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 248	http://www.4wheelparts.com/product2....IT&cat=Tubular Above is a link to 4 Wheel Parts Wholesalers web page. This is for the piece that mounts behind the seat, but does not extend to the windwhield. Part # S/BBL409 $164.99 http://www.4wheelparts.com/product2....IT&cat=Tubular The second link is for the weld-in portion of the kit. This portion extends around the windshield and must be used in conjunction with the first link. Part # S/BBL94 $109.99

10-17-2003, 11:59 AM	#14
Bluegoose972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 248	2WDBLAZER - Did you cut down a double tube rollbar to fit your blazer or did you custom make that unit? Do you ever have a problem with hitting your head on the rollbar? I'm fairly tall (6'2") with a long upperbody. I've been a little nervous about installing a rollbar just because I can see banging my head on it all the time. Love that orange truck! Rick

10-17-2003, 04:59 PM	#16
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	I never noticed that your dad's orange blazer had a double roll bar. Very sharp! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-19-2003, 10:10 PM	#17
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	The SMittybuilt bar clears the hard top easily. The front down tubes need to be carefully placed in order for the window cranks to work with the door closed. I did better on the drivers side than the passengers... Height won't be a problem. My buddy is 6'4" and he has about 6" of clearance with the stock buckets in the truck. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax



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