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CamTra 02-27-2020 10:50 PM

Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4
 
I'm sure this may have been discussed before, but I'm wanting to install some steps on my '72 Blazer 4x4. I do not want to install full nerf bars. I'm sure someone has done these before. Where is the best place to get these and what do I mount them to?

hemi43 02-28-2020 09:43 AM

Re: Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4
 
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Originally Posted by CamTra (Post 8685785)
I'm sure this may have been discussed before, but I'm wanting to install some steps on my '72 Blazer 4x4. I do not want to install full nerf bars. I'm sure someone has done these before. Where is the best place to get these and what do I mount them to?

I made mine. They are mounted to the rocker panel reinforcement. That panel is more than heavy enough to mount to. I like them because they are small and discrete. I use them everytime getting and out.

mister.freeze 02-28-2020 10:06 AM

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Found mine cheap, so I used them (first pic). Wish I could find some like the second pic. Mounted to the rocker box. Both are the Carr aluminum steps.

SeventyOne 02-28-2020 04:35 PM

Re: Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4
 
Hemi do you have more pics? both up close and further away to see the whole truck?

hemi43 02-28-2020 06:41 PM

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Hemi do you have more pics? both up close and further away to see the whole truck?

I don't have any up close other than the one I previously posted.

SeventyOne 02-28-2020 07:12 PM

Re: Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4
 
honestly never been a big step fan on these trucks (no offense to anyone that likes them) but I think yours may be my favorite. Much lower profile and less obnoxious than others i've seen.

rsavage 02-28-2020 08:38 PM

Re: Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4
 
I used Bully bolted to the torque boxes. Small but work.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/p...oaAujWEALw_wcB

DeadheadNM 02-28-2020 09:08 PM

Re: Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4
 
Mike Cofield reproduced the K5 GM accessory steps - maybe he has some left? An open loop scares me in that if you slipped and wedged your leg inside of it that both bone tib-fib fracture would hurt bad and dangling there waiting to be extracted would be excruciatingly long.

a1vintage69 03-01-2020 09:54 AM

Re: Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4
 
Mike Cofield is on instagram
https://www.instagram.com/mcofield1967/?hl=en

Ol Blue K20 03-01-2020 12:29 PM

Re: Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4
 
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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM (Post 8686358)
Mike Cofield reproduced the K5 GM accessory steps - maybe he has some left? An open loop scares me in that if you slipped and wedged your leg inside of it that both bone tib-fib fracture would hurt bad and dangling there waiting to be extracted would be excruciatingly long.

I thought about this as well. I had nerf bars on a 89 Burb. I slipped and wedged my foot. I didn't break anything but twisted my ankle pretty good

mrtoni 03-01-2020 01:50 PM

Re: Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4
 
Hickey folding steps are nice
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DeadheadNM 03-01-2020 03:14 PM

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Hickey folding steps are nice
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Not really available though - I’d love to have a set.

hemi43 03-01-2020 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SeventyOne (Post 8686195)
Hemi do you have more pics? both up close and further away to see the whole truck?

I was finally able to get those pics you wanted. Hope they help.

mrtoni 03-01-2020 06:18 PM

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Not really available though - I’d love to have a set.

It’s not whatcha know it’s who you know. Hint hint
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CamTra 03-02-2020 07:39 AM

Re: Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4
 
Thanks for all the replies guys. I think I've got enough info to make a decision on.

CamTra 03-03-2020 07:38 AM

Re: Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4
 
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Originally Posted by hemi43 (Post 8687505)
I was finally able to get those pics you wanted. Hope they help.

How hard is it to access the top of that rocker box?

rsavage 03-03-2020 09:01 AM

Re: Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4
 
Take the rear torque box cover off and use long arms to reach in to either drop bolts with washers in the holes you drilled or vice versa. The Bully steps have one hole drilled for a bolt and another for a smaller self tapping metal screw for each mount. I redrilled for bolts and used large washers inside the torque boxed to spread the load. I like Hemi 43’s fabricated steps-pretty heavy duty. I also like the GM accessory type but the Bully sufficed for me. If my wife didn’t need the step to get in, I wouldn’t have any.

hemi43 03-03-2020 10:26 AM

Re: Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4
 
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Originally Posted by CamTra (Post 8688337)
How hard is it to access the top of that rocker box?

Like rsavage suggested, I unbolted the rear torque box cover for access. This might be difficult if yours are original though.

CamTra 03-03-2020 05:00 PM

Re: Step for my '72 Blazer 4x4
 
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Originally Posted by rsavage (Post 8688352)
Take the rear torque box cover off and use long arms to reach in to either drop bolts with washers in the holes you drilled or vice versa. The Bully steps have one hole drilled for a bolt and another for a smaller self tapping metal screw for each mount. I redrilled for bolts and used large washers inside the torque boxed to spread the load. I like Hemi 43’s fabricated steps-pretty heavy duty. I also like the GM accessory type but the Bully sufficed for me. If my wife didn’t need the step to get in, I wouldn’t have any.

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Originally Posted by CamTra View Post

How hard is it to access the top of that rocker box?

Like rsavage suggested, I unbolted the rear torque box cover for access. This might be difficult if yours are original though.
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Thanks guys. I appreciate the info!!


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