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Bumper Brackets-Whats the difference between 2 and 4 wd?
My 71 didnt have any outer bumper brackets or the correct bumper for that matter (Had a 67-70 bumper on it).I found some 71-72 outer brackets in the shed but they are 2wd.My question is,what is different between the 2 and 4wd brackets and can the 2wd ones be modified to work on my 4wd?
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Location: Muskegon,MI,USA
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Re: Bumper Brackets-Whats the difference between 2 and 4 wd?
I suppose modifying 2 wd brackets to 4 wd brackets can be done but with the different ends and angles it may be difficult. My suggestion would be to get some 70 or older 4 wd outer brackets and lengthen them by adding a 2" channel in the middle.
I was unable to locate 4 wd brackets for my 71 so I lengthened a set of the older brackets and they fit very well. Let me know if you want any more detail on how it was done. Jim
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Re: Bumper Brackets-Whats the difference between 2 and 4 wd?
The 4wd brackets give better traction...Looks like jim set you straight.
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