1972 Roll Bar in a 1990 Blazer

[Tmich396]

Hey Everyone,
I have a chance to buy a 4 point roll bar from a 1972 Blazer, does anyone know if this would fit in a 1990 Blazer if I extended the front mounting posts. Is the bed dimensions the same?

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[bucket]

If it's a good enough deal, I'd give it a whirl! Rollbars are just so dang hard to find these days.

 

[Tmich396]

I thought the same thing, but for $500 I wanna make sure.

 

[CSFJ]

Damn! They're proud of that, aren't they? Lol. I would think that the newer body style would be a touch larger on the inside, so I would think it wiuld work, but I have no numbers to back it up.

 

[Tmich396]

I think he wants 500 because it’s a factory piece, so maybe I shouldn’t hack it up. Maybe someone may want an Original Bar for their early Blazer.

 

[CSFJ]

I think he wants 500 because it’s a factory piece, so maybe I shouldn’t hack it up. Maybe someone may want an Original Bar for their early Blazer.

Only thing you can do is take some measurements and compare. I wouldn't think you would need to cut anything on it. Just set it to clear the wheel tubs.

 

[bucket]

Only thing you can do is take some measurements and compare. I wouldn't think you would need to cut anything on it. Just set it to clear the wheel tubs.

'69-'77 K5's have a flat rear floor, where the '78-'91 have a footwell for the rear seat. So at minimum, the front legs would need extended to reach the floor.

The possible hangup I see is the roof. But maybe the roll bar can be slid back far enough for the main hoop to have clearance.

 

[Tmich396]

Thanks guys, I was hoping someone may have done this or at least tried it at one time. I will compare bed dimensions from drawings or may ask if he minds me mocking it up in my K5, looks like the bars are removable (bolted in) not welded.

 

[shiftpro]

It's more of a grab bar for passengers... not really roll over proven. But still cool!