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dakman · 10-07-2009, 08:49 PM

Looking at other fleetsides I've noticed my bumper seems low and stick out about 2inches from the truck so I checked all the brackets aginst an OEM aftermarket magazine and all looks correct for a 72. So have other people just found an easy way to tuck the rear bumper in. I crawled under tonight and loosened up the brackets on the frame but it doesn't move much before the brackets contact some of the factory bumps and rivets in the frame.

Any suggestions or pics, couldn't find anything using the "search".

Here's the best pic I have of mine right now.

72BlckButy · 10-07-2009, 08:56 PM

IIRC.... Stacy David tucked the bumpers on Copperhead.

Side note.... beautiful truck!

bigguy69 · 10-07-2009, 09:15 PM

good looking truck

nsuengineer06 · 10-07-2009, 09:56 PM

Take the bumper and brackets off, hack a inch or two out of the mounting brackets, weld em up, paint em up, mount em back up and you're ready to rock!

KMACD71 · 10-07-2009, 10:18 PM

Looks like the brackets are mounted wrong. Here's how mine sits. It's higher and tucked in more. Nice truck by the way. Where in N.S. are you?

Hottrucks · 10-07-2009, 10:23 PM

I dont know about your 72 but my 70 has 2 sets of holes in the frame for the bumper ...I mounted mine in the lower holes since mine is a stepper with a lip that goes up... I could hang it low to give me a better look from the back ....I think yours is mounted in these holes too look above where it's mounted there maybe another set of holes??

dakman · 10-08-2009, 04:56 AM

I'll pull the bumper completely off and have a better look tomorrow but the brackets look OEM and in the corect locations along with some filler panels below the tailgate according to the LMC build-up for a 72 fleetside. I pulled some of the bolts completely out last night and they are way to small for the size of holes so I'll install larger bolts first and see where it sits after that. There are ywo sets of holes but the rivets and such wont allow the brackets to reach them.. could the PO have installed blazer bumper?
Thanks for the comments, I'm in the valley KMAC, here's a better pic of the old girl.

petey-pablo · 10-08-2009, 07:19 AM

I have never seen a bumber mounted that way looks like it could be mounted wrong here some more pictures of my truck and a buddy's and they are both mouted in the stock location mine might be too close due to the PO getting rearended by his causin..

Just for fun

big_al_71 · 10-08-2009, 08:09 AM

I replaced my brear bumper brackets when we rebuilt my truck and it definetly is alot closer than yours without any modifications...

splehigh · 10-08-2009, 10:22 AM

Nice looking truck! What size tires are those on the back? Do they fit without modification?

dakman · 10-08-2009, 10:49 AM

I'm at work right now but I wonder if the bed may be too far forward on the frame.. anyone know the general spacing between the back of the cab and bed? Bumper brackets are origional OEM and in great shape so I'm kind of scratching my head on this one. I'll have a real good look tonight.

Tires are 31 inch Hoosiers on 10 inch rims. PO enlarged the rear wheel tubs but I thing it would have been fine without.

screamin_c10 · 10-08-2009, 01:11 PM

Isn't there a difference between the sport bumper and the work "Barden" style bumper brackets? Is it possible you have the wrong brackets on the truck?

dakman · 10-08-2009, 07:56 PM

EDIT.. Below

dakman · 10-08-2009, 08:23 PM

Got it... did a little research... seems I have brackets for coil spring trucks only! Mine is leafs so guess i need to find the right ones. Small pic are the ones I have which are similar but the hole configuration is not correct for my leaf spring frame that has the shackle hanger in the same location. Large pic is what I need.. also called 4x4 brackets.. probably because all 4x4's were leafs.

Hope this helps out someone in the future!

SCOTI · 10-08-2009, 08:55 PM

Huh..... Learn something new everyday.

big_al_71 · 10-08-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by splehigh

Nice looking truck! What size tires are those on the back? Do they fit without modification?

295-40-20 with no modification....lowered six inches.....

here is another angle....SORRY DONT MEAN TO HIJACK THREAD...

C20-67_N_MO · 10-09-2009, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dakman

Got it... did a little research... seems I have brackets for coil spring trucks only! Mine is leafs so guess i need to find the right ones. Small pic are the ones I have which are similar but the hole configuration is not correct for my leaf spring frame that has the shackle hanger in the same location. Large pic is what I need.. also called 4x4 brackets.. probably because all 4x4's were leafs.

Hope this helps out someone in the future!

It would if I knew where you got 'em!

nicolas72gmc · 10-09-2009, 08:37 AM

I was gonna say something about the coil and leaf bumper brackets being different. I am looking at getting a sport bumper on mine and saw the brackets listed that way. They list them as 2wd coil and 4x4 leaf, I got confused because they don't mention 2wd leaf. Now I know what to get thanks to you!!!

dakman · 10-08-2009, 09:00 PM

jack away my friend, I'm done with it..... wait that didn't sound right!

Hey do me a favor.. if and when you get a chance could you measure the height of your rear tires for me.. floor to top of tread. Thanks

big_al_71 · 10-08-2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dakman

jack away my friend, I'm done with it..... wait that didn't sound right!

Hey do me a favor.. if and when you get a chance could you measure the height of your rear tires for me.. floor to top of tread. Thanks

I just measured it and it is 29 inches.....

and the fender lip is right at 29 and 1/2 the suspension has settled since my guys installed it..here is a crappy cell pict I just took..

hayhauler71 · 10-08-2009, 09:25 PM

Stock location with no modification.

**SactoJim** · 10-08-2009, 11:00 PM

Mine still has the factory brackets, but I still didn't like how the bumper fit, so I elongated some holes and with time and patience, I got it to fit nice and snug to the body and just below the tail light bezels.

*vegaschevy* · 10-08-2009, 11:11 PM

Just throw a few pics I took tonight since I was installing my rear bumper and brackets.

These are reproduction rear bumper brackets that I purchased from Tuckers. (on a side note I said this place sucks and I went back in to grab a few things for the truck to try and get it on the road and delt with a more then helpful owner)
Everyone says how they are cheaper crappy fit etc. These fit like a glove and the second set of holes align perfect when bolted up. Not to mention I took the right outer bracket and put it on my shipping scale and they weighed EXACTLY the same weight right down to the 3.2 pds

dakman · 10-09-2009, 04:56 AM

thanks for the pics. Are you sure they are installed that way though? The catalogues show youre inner and outter brackets are reversed (long ones go on the inside of the frame) and they also appear to be upside down? They are the right ones though because you have a coil spring truck.

*vegaschevy* · 10-09-2009, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dakman

thanks for the pics. Are you sure they are installed that way though? The catalogues show youre inner and outter brackets are reversed (long ones go on the inside of the frame) and they also appear to be upside down? They are the right ones though because you have a coil spring truck.

Il tell you when I align the bumper on the truck

I had nothing to go off when I installed them and the notch seemed like they would go that way. maybe not. wouldnt be the first time I screwed something up.

10-07-2009, 08:49 PM	#1
dakman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 139	Anyone tuck their rear bumper in? Pics? Looking at other fleetsides I've noticed my bumper seems low and stick out about 2inches from the truck so I checked all the brackets aginst an OEM aftermarket magazine and all looks correct for a 72. So have other people just found an easy way to tuck the rear bumper in. I crawled under tonight and loosened up the brackets on the frame but it doesn't move much before the brackets contact some of the factory bumps and rivets in the frame. Any suggestions or pics, couldn't find anything using the "search". Here's the best pic I have of mine right now. Attached Images

10-07-2009, 08:56 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Anyone tuck their rear bumper in? Pics? IIRC.... Stacy David tucked the bumpers on Copperhead. Side note.... beautiful truck! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 10-07-2009 at 08:56 PM.

10-07-2009, 09:15 PM	#3
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10-07-2009, 09:56 PM	#4
nsuengineer06 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Natchitoches, Louisiana Posts: 230	Re: Anyone tuck their rear bumper in? Pics? Take the bumper and brackets off, hack a inch or two out of the mounting brackets, weld em up, paint em up, mount em back up and you're ready to rock! __________________ 1967 C10 LWB 454/TH400 1971 C10 SWB 1984 C30 LWB Dually 454/4 spd 4:10 2003 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew 4x4 6.6L Duramax/Allison

10-07-2009, 10:18 PM	#5
KMACD71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lethbridge,Alberta Posts: 532	Re: Anyone tuck their rear bumper in? Pics? Looks like the brackets are mounted wrong. Here's how mine sits. It's higher and tucked in more. Nice truck by the way. Where in N.S. are you? Attached Images Last edited by KMACD71; 10-07-2009 at 10:20 PM.

10-07-2009, 10:23 PM	#6
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Anyone tuck their rear bumper in? Pics? I dont know about your 72 but my 70 has 2 sets of holes in the frame for the bumper ...I mounted mine in the lower holes since mine is a stepper with a lip that goes up... I could hang it low to give me a better look from the back ....I think yours is mounted in these holes too look above where it's mounted there maybe another set of holes?? __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

10-08-2009, 04:56 AM	#7
dakman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 139	Re: Anyone tuck their rear bumper in? Pics? I'll pull the bumper completely off and have a better look tomorrow but the brackets look OEM and in the corect locations along with some filler panels below the tailgate according to the LMC build-up for a 72 fleetside. I pulled some of the bolts completely out last night and they are way to small for the size of holes so I'll install larger bolts first and see where it sits after that. There are ywo sets of holes but the rivets and such wont allow the brackets to reach them.. could the PO have installed blazer bumper? Thanks for the comments, I'm in the valley KMAC, here's a better pic of the old girl. Attached Images Last edited by dakman; 10-08-2009 at 04:58 AM.

10-08-2009, 07:19 AM	#8
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: Anyone tuck their rear bumper in? Pics? I have never seen a bumber mounted that way looks like it could be mounted wrong here some more pictures of my truck and a buddy's and they are both mouted in the stock location mine might be too close due to the PO getting rearended by his causin.. Just for fun __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net

10-08-2009, 08:09 AM	#9
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Anyone tuck their rear bumper in? Pics? I replaced my brear bumper brackets when we rebuilt my truck and it definetly is alot closer than yours without any modifications... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-08-2009, 10:22 AM	#10
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	Re: Anyone tuck their rear bumper in? Pics? Nice looking truck! What size tires are those on the back? Do they fit without modification? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=355153

10-08-2009, 10:49 AM	#11
dakman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 139	Re: Anyone tuck their rear bumper in? Pics? I'm at work right now but I wonder if the bed may be too far forward on the frame.. anyone know the general spacing between the back of the cab and bed? Bumper brackets are origional OEM and in great shape so I'm kind of scratching my head on this one. I'll have a real good look tonight. Tires are 31 inch Hoosiers on 10 inch rims. PO enlarged the rear wheel tubs but I thing it would have been fine without. Attached Images Last edited by dakman; 10-08-2009 at 10:54 AM.

10-08-2009, 01:11 PM	#12
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10-08-2009, 07:56 PM	#13
dakman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 139	Re: Anyone tuck their rear bumper in? Pics? EDIT.. Below Last edited by dakman; 10-08-2009 at 08:49 PM.

10-08-2009, 08:23 PM	#14
dakman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 139	Re: Anyone tuck their rear bumper in? Pics? Got it... did a little research... seems I have brackets for coil spring trucks only! Mine is leafs so guess i need to find the right ones. Small pic are the ones I have which are similar but the hole configuration is not correct for my leaf spring frame that has the shackle hanger in the same location. Large pic is what I need.. also called 4x4 brackets.. probably because all 4x4's were leafs. Hope this helps out someone in the future! Attached Images Last edited by dakman; 10-08-2009 at 08:48 PM.

10-08-2009, 08:55 PM	#15
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10-09-2009, 08:37 AM	#18
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Anyone tuck their rear bumper in? Pics? I was gonna say something about the coil and leaf bumper brackets being different. I am looking at getting a sport bumper on mine and saw the brackets listed that way. They list them as 2wd coil and 4x4 leaf, I got confused because they don't mention 2wd leaf. Now I know what to get thanks to you!!! __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

10-08-2009, 09:00 PM	#19
dakman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 139	Re: Anyone tuck their rear bumper in? Pics? jack away my friend, I'm done with it..... wait that didn't sound right! Hey do me a favor.. if and when you get a chance could you measure the height of your rear tires for me.. floor to top of tread. Thanks Last edited by dakman; 10-08-2009 at 09:01 PM.

10-08-2009, 09:25 PM	#21
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Anyone tuck their rear bumper in? Pics? Stock location with no modification. Attached Images Last edited by hayhauler71; 10-08-2009 at 10:08 PM.

10-08-2009, 11:00 PM	#22
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Anyone tuck their rear bumper in? Pics? Mine still has the factory brackets, but I still didn't like how the bumper fit, so I elongated some holes and with time and patience, I got it to fit nice and snug to the body and just below the tail light bezels. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

10-08-2009, 11:11 PM	#23
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: Anyone tuck their rear bumper in? Pics? Just throw a few pics I took tonight since I was installing my rear bumper and brackets. These are reproduction rear bumper brackets that I purchased from Tuckers. (on a side note I said this place sucks and I went back in to grab a few things for the truck to try and get it on the road and delt with a more then helpful owner) Everyone says how they are cheaper crappy fit etc. These fit like a glove and the second set of holes align perfect when bolted up. Not to mention I took the right outer bracket and put it on my shipping scale and they weighed EXACTLY the same weight right down to the 3.2 pds

10-09-2009, 04:56 AM	#24
dakman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 139	Re: Anyone tuck their rear bumper in? Pics? thanks for the pics. Are you sure they are installed that way though? The catalogues show youre inner and outter brackets are reversed (long ones go on the inside of the frame) and they also appear to be upside down? They are the right ones though because you have a coil spring truck.

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