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Location: Lubbock, TX
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Rear bumper opinions
I need to change out my rear bumper but not sure which one to go with or which one will fit it. The one that's on there now came from a late model & does not fit properly, I can see where they took a torch & cut the ends to make it fit & some of the brackets are not even bolted to the frame. I like the original ones that look like the chrome front bumper but they are not safe at times to be stepping on, especially if it's wet outside. I like the step bumpers ones that came on the 73-76 models & I recently saw a truck on the interweb somewhere that had one from a 80-86 chrome model. It looked great but I had one of those on my 82' Chevy and the slightest bump into something and it was distorted beyond repair. So I am guessing it all depends on form, function or esthetics is the way to go? Any good suggestions & pics for ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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If U use your truck for a truck I would say go for the step bumper hands down. I use mine all the time even though I don't haul a lot of stuff in the bed because of the cover. When I do though it's nice to have it.
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The bumper is mounted to the frame with all the brackets. I have pulled my 18' trailer with it with a golf cart on it. It's on there. I used grade 8 bolts as well.
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 ![]() Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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Re: Rear bumper opinions
the bumper that is on the white truck in the post above is called a drop bumper. Most drop bumpers were 8's 10's were common to but on the 3/4 ton trucks it was not strange to see a 12. Of course the more drop the heavier the bumper and the more expensive. I would not want to go over a 8 on a regular truck, they are plenty strong to pull a car hauling trailer, I have many times with lots of different trucks.
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