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GmcSS · 04-05-2008, 07:14 AM

I think this has been covered before yet i cannot find it. I am having troubles mounting my front bumper the drivers side bracket is hitting the power steering gear box... Do I need to cut the bracket??? If so anyone have a photo of how much should be cut?? Sorry if this is a repost.

JayDubBlazer · 04-05-2008, 07:33 AM

Did you buy an after market bracket? It should miss our box, im sure someone will chime in.

**LockDoc** · 04-05-2008, 04:16 PM

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Yes, I think it needs to be notched on some year trucks. I don't know how much.

By the way, welcome to the board from Iowa.

LockDoc

GmcSS · 04-06-2008, 09:55 PM

I had the brackets switched.....fix the issue when i changed them to the right side

72armyswbtruck · 04-07-2008, 12:35 AM

See you had it in you the whole time
BTW

from Idaho

Rod · 04-07-2008, 04:38 PM

There are a few differences between the applications. For example a 67 bumper bracket on drivers side typically was not recessed for the PS box as PS was a different style and used a different box than a PS box..67 used ram assists PS.

68-72 2 wd GMC should be the same.
68-70 2 wd Chev should be the same as the 68-72 GMC 2wd.

4x4 are unto themselves and 68-72 gmc 4x4 are same as 68-70 Chev 4wd.

4x4 71-72 chev are their own style also...longer due to signal lights in bumper.

You may run into brackets that dont have a recessed clearance for the PS box because the truck was shipped with brackets not originally ordered with PS option.

Rod

GmcSS · 04-07-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rod

There are a few differences between the applications. For example a 67 bumper bracket on drivers side typically was not recessed for the PS box as PS was a different style and used a different box than a PS box..67 used ram assists PS.

68-72 2 wd GMC should be the same.
68-70 2 wd Chev should be the same as the 68-72 GMC 2wd.

4x4 are unto themselves and 68-72 gmc 4x4 are same as 68-70 Chev 4wd.

4x4 71-72 chev are their own style also...longer due to signal lights in bumper.

You may run into brackets that dont have a recessed clearance for the PS box because the truck was shipped with brackets not originally ordered with PS option.

Rod

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The Brackets came of a 71 gmc with ps, and went on a 68 with ps. Thanks for so much info it is great to know!!

04-05-2008, 07:14 AM	#1
GmcSS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Whittier, Ca Posts: 156	Front bumper brackets help? I think this has been covered before yet i cannot find it. I am having troubles mounting my front bumper the drivers side bracket is hitting the power steering gear box... Do I need to cut the bracket??? If so anyone have a photo of how much should be cut?? Sorry if this is a repost.

04-05-2008, 07:33 AM	#2
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Re: Front bumper brackets help? Did you buy an after market bracket? It should miss our box, im sure someone will chime in. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

04-05-2008, 04:16 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,647	Re: Front bumper brackets help? - Yes, I think it needs to be notched on some year trucks. I don't know how much. By the way, welcome to the board from Iowa. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 04-05-2008 at 04:18 PM.

04-06-2008, 09:55 PM	#4
GmcSS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Whittier, Ca Posts: 156	Re: Front bumper brackets help? I had the brackets switched.....fix the issue when i changed them to the right side

04-07-2008, 12:35 AM	#5
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Front bumper brackets help? See you had it in you the whole time BTW from Idaho __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!" Last edited by 72armyswbtruck; 04-07-2008 at 12:36 AM.

04-07-2008, 04:38 PM	#6
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: Front bumper brackets help? There are a few differences between the applications. For example a 67 bumper bracket on drivers side typically was not recessed for the PS box as PS was a different style and used a different box than a PS box..67 used ram assists PS. 68-72 2 wd GMC should be the same. 68-70 2 wd Chev should be the same as the 68-72 GMC 2wd. 4x4 are unto themselves and 68-72 gmc 4x4 are same as 68-70 Chev 4wd. 4x4 71-72 chev are their own style also...longer due to signal lights in bumper. You may run into brackets that dont have a recessed clearance for the PS box because the truck was shipped with brackets not originally ordered with PS option. Rod __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.



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