Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Grinding Existing Frame Rail Seam To Taper Seam

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Grind the existing frame rail seam to taper seam at a 45 degree angle.
Prepare all of the attaching surfaces as necessary.
Apply the weld-thru primer to all of the welded surfaces.

Fig 2: Positioning The Service Frame Section To The Existing Frame

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Position the service frame section to the existing frame and clamp in place.

IMPORTANT: Check the frame measurements three-dimensionally to ensure proper position of the service frame. Refer to Dimensions - Frame (Trailblazer, Envoy, Bravada) or Dimensions - Frame (Trailblazer EXT, Envoy XL) .

Fig 3: Welding Upper And Lower Horizontal Joints

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Continuous-weld the upper and lower horizontal joints from corner to corner.

Fig 4: Welding Inner And Outer Vertical Joints From Corner To Corner

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Continuous-weld the inner and outer vertical joints from corner to corner.

Fig 5: Positioning New Sway Bar Brackets

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Position the new sway bar brackets and clamp in place.

IMPORTANT: Check the frame measurements three-dimensionally to ensure proper position of the sway bar brackets. Refer to Dimensions - Frame (Trailblazer, Envoy, Bravada) or Dimensions - Frame (Trailblazer EXT, Envoy XL)

Fig 6: Welding Sway Bar Bracket In Place As Noted From The Original Parts

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Continuous-weld the sway bar bracket in place as noted from the original parts.

Fig 7: Installing Sway Bar Brackets

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Clean and prepare all of the welded surfaces.
Install all of the related panels and components.