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**WETOWM** · 10-07-2011, 10:01 AM

Ok ,, i talked to 3 differant guys and got 3 differant answers what is the differanct between the brackets for rear sport bumper ?? 2wd w coil spring - 2wd leaf spring - and 4x4 1/2 & 3/4 ton trucks will they all inter change or is each specific to each type of truck ????

brad_man_72 · 10-07-2011, 11:08 AM

I'd imagine that with the same frame and same bumper and same bed they would use the same brackets. Stranger stuff has happened.

**JJorgensen52** · 10-07-2011, 11:37 AM

My understanding is that the shortbed trucks have different attachment points and thus require different brackets which have a reinforcement on them. As a caveat to that, the coil spring trucks are the same short or long. So, upshot is:

2wd SWB leaf and 4wd SWB are the same

2wd SWB coil, 2wd LWB coil or leaf, and 4wd LWB are the same

**leddzepp** · 10-07-2011, 11:42 AM

As far as I know there are only 2 different styles of brackets for the sport bumper. One is for coil sprung trucks, the other is for leaf sprung trucks. LWB and SWB does not make a difference.

57larry · 10-07-2011, 08:47 PM

so, are fleetside and stepside bumper brackets the same?

chopnchaneled · 10-08-2011, 11:01 AM

I know on the rear they are, just did one.

**lolife99** · 10-08-2011, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 57larry

so, are fleetside and stepside bumper brackets the same?

yes

**lolife99** · 10-08-2011, 11:13 AM

Look here for pics of the difference:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451188

57larry · 10-09-2011, 08:52 PM

good to know, thanks

ChevLoRay · 10-09-2011, 09:49 PM

Okay, now I've got to get my brackets and check 'em against the pix. I bought the bumper w/brackets from a friend but never gave any thought to what they came off of...LWB or SWB, coil or leaf. Glad to know there's a difference and the pix are available to show me what I need to know.

10-07-2011, 10:01 AM	#1
WETOWM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: ST LOUIS MO Posts: 2,114	Sport bumper brackets Ok ,, i talked to 3 differant guys and got 3 differant answers what is the differanct between the brackets for rear sport bumper ?? 2wd w coil spring - 2wd leaf spring - and 4x4 1/2 & 3/4 ton trucks will they all inter change or is each specific to each type of truck ????

10-07-2011, 11:08 AM	#2
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Sport bumper brackets I'd imagine that with the same frame and same bumper and same bed they would use the same brackets. Stranger stuff has happened.

10-07-2011, 11:37 AM	#3
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Re: Sport bumper brackets My understanding is that the shortbed trucks have different attachment points and thus require different brackets which have a reinforcement on them. As a caveat to that, the coil spring trucks are the same short or long. So, upshot is: 2wd SWB leaf and 4wd SWB are the same 2wd SWB coil, 2wd LWB coil or leaf, and 4wd LWB are the same __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)

10-07-2011, 11:42 AM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,019	Re: Sport bumper brackets As far as I know there are only 2 different styles of brackets for the sport bumper. One is for coil sprung trucks, the other is for leaf sprung trucks. LWB and SWB does not make a difference. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

10-07-2011, 08:47 PM	#5
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: Sport bumper brackets so, are fleetside and stepside bumper brackets the same?

10-08-2011, 11:01 AM	#6
chopnchaneled Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,050	Re: Sport bumper brackets I know on the rear they are, just did one. __________________ I don't think we get smarter as we get older. We just run out of Stupid things to do.

10-08-2011, 11:13 AM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: Sport bumper brackets Look here for pics of the difference: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451188 __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-09-2011, 08:52 PM	#9
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: Sport bumper brackets good to know, thanks

10-09-2011, 09:49 PM	#10
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Sport bumper brackets Okay, now I've got to get my brackets and check 'em against the pix. I bought the bumper w/brackets from a friend but never gave any thought to what they came off of...LWB or SWB, coil or leaf. Glad to know there's a difference and the pix are available to show me what I need to know. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

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