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06-08-2007 03:35 PM

Sport Bumper Install

I have my new sport bumper ready to install on my truck. Everything is new including the brackets and I have one question for you guys that have done this install before. Should I bolt the brackets to the bumper then attach to the truck frame or should I attach the brackets to the frame first and then attach the bumper to the brackets.

jkaylor68gmc

06-08-2007 04:32 PM

Re: Sport Bumper Install

I would attach the two upper brackets to the bumperfirst and bolt the outer two brackets last and leave them on the truck.

ChevyDude

06-08-2007 05:08 PM

Re: Sport Bumper Install

I put the brackets on the frame and then sat on the ground with my legs under the truck and bumper on my lap and held up the new bumper securing the bolts.

bryanw1968

06-08-2007 05:17 PM

Re: Sport Bumper Install

DON'T over tighten the bumper bolts. You could warp the bumper.

itsmike2k

06-08-2007 05:54 PM

Re: Sport Bumper Install

Whats this bumper look like?

Spanky_Pete

06-08-2007 06:27 PM

Re: Sport Bumper Install

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryanw1968 (Post 2213056)

DON'T over tighten the bumper bolts. You could warp the bumper.

Been there, done that. :(

fastom

06-08-2007 06:36 PM

Re: Sport Bumper Install

What is a "Sport Bumper"!

chevyboy55

06-08-2007 06:39 PM

Re: Sport Bumper Install

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastom (Post 2213131)

What is a "Sport Bumper"!

It's the rear bumper that's not a step bumper.

71chevylowrider

06-08-2007 07:32 PM

Re: Sport Bumper Install

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They look like this. Although LMC has different versions of them as far as the license plate area cutout.

BLOWN72

11-15-2011 12:15 AM

Re: Sport Bumper Install

I have the step bumper on my truck now, do you need to buy different brackets for it to fit?

cdowns

11-15-2011 07:22 AM

Re: Sport Bumper Install

b4 installing new bumpers i always coat the back of them with POR15 for protection and longevity

PanelDeland

11-15-2011 02:10 PM

Re: Sport Bumper Install

Most sport bumpers come with a torque value to use on the bolts that go thru the bumper.If you exceed that TV the chrome can crack and the bumper will rust and warranty will not cover it.
To install,I find it easier to put everything together with bolts just hand snug and tighten as I adjust.

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