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06-11-2005, 01:28 PM
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Safety vs Original - Brakes and Roll bars
-Currently I am running the original front drum setup on my 69. Seem to work good. Many people have changed to the disk setup, but are the drums really that unsafe? I really want to keep the factory setup, but don't want brake failure either!
-Also, I really enjoy the look of the classic blazer (69) as it came without the rollbar. I also know this is not the safest if a rollover occured. But I only use for street driving so what are the chances. Thoughts?
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06-11-2005, 01:47 PM
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Drums brakes are no more unsafe then disc. Just that disc have more stopping power.
Rollbar-how many cars with the top down have you seen with a rollbar?
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06-11-2005, 01:48 PM
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Why is it not the safest in a roll over? Because a 6 or 8 point bar is stronger? Ok i agree.... But as far as 4 point bars go..... i'm not understanding?
The only time they wouldnt be safe is if they're not installed correctly.... - which is probably most of the time. Out of all those of you who have roll bars.... how many have backing plates under the tub? (under the wheel wells and up front where the bolts poke through.) If you just use a nut and washer there ( like most!) then yes - when and if you roll - the roll bar will TEAR right out.... If you use backing plates so the nuts and washers cant pull through.... then i'd imagine you're doing OK. This is my case.... as i dont do any major wheeling... but i love cruising the fire roads around here and like all the CDF trucks - i got my roll bar too. Seat belts is another story 
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06-11-2005, 06:23 PM
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Agree with Jhow66.
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06-11-2005, 08:48 PM
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I agree with ya jakeslim, I like the looks without also. I have mine installed because of my kids. |
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06-12-2005, 03:22 AM
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I'm still trying to finish the power disc brake conversion (from manual drums) on my '69, but since the goal is to tow with the truck it is necessary. I can't afford to have crappy brakes towing either my boat or my trail rig hooked to the rear of the Blazer.
I will be adding a rollbar to mine as well, I want to also take it to the beach a time or two and run around on the nicer weekends without a top on. If it's done right it will look clean and factory. Same with the brakes. Only a die-hard fan would know that the stuff was not original. Make the truck meet YOUR needs. |
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06-12-2005, 08:27 AM
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My $.02 for whatever it is worth
 2WD - Blazers and Jimmy's - NO BAR 4WD - Blazers and Jimmy's -  
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