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K5 Rear Bumper Questions
The PO removed the rear bumper and installed a roll pan. It makes me cringe everytime I walk by and look at it. I'm looking to go back to an original chrome bumper.
![]() While inspecting underneath I notice the brackets for the OEM bumper are gone because of the roll pan. Also the rear frame doesn't have horns and just a straight edge. Did the 71 frame have horns? Does it appear my frame may have been cut? It does appear a bracket was in place at one time because of the discoloration/indention by the empty hole. The straight ends seem to be fairly straight and I don't see torch marks. ![]() LMC catalog says only outer brackets are needed for the blazer and four outer/inner brackets for the truck frame. My frame ends don't look like the frame ends on the LMC catalog which pertain to the Blazer below. ![]() Anybody shed some light on this? I really want to scrap the roll pan ASAP and go with the original chrome bumper, but confused about the brackets needed. Also possibly butchery of my frame from a PO. |
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Re: K5 Rear Bumper Questions
LMC catalog is wrong. I just put a bumper on my '71 blazer. Bought inner and outer brackets for a truck and it bolted right up. I'm almost positive frame horns were on '72 only. My frame looks just like yours. I can post pics and find part numbers of my new brackets if you want. LMK.
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Re: K5 Rear Bumper Questions
Also, Classic Industries and many others are less expensive than LMC. You may just be using the catalog for pics like I do but shop around before using LMC. They were the most expensive for the brackets, bumper, and license plate mount I just bought.
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Re: K5 Rear Bumper Questions
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That would be awesome! Pics and part numbers would save me a bunch of time! Much appreciated. |
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Re: K5 Rear Bumper Questions
Here's a screen shot of my order from Classic Industries. I'll get pics of installed brackets when I get home from work. I had to loosen the rear body mounts to get the inner bracket in but everything lined up perfect once I got them in.
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Re: K5 Rear Bumper Questions
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My '71 has no rear frame horns. The end of the frame is straight and uses an inner and outer bracket on each side to mount the bumper. |
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Re: K5 Rear Bumper Questions
Here's a few pics
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Re: K5 Rear Bumper Questions
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Re: K5 Rear Bumper Questions
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Re: K5 Rear Bumper Questions
Awesome! This is a very big help. You all inspired me to go with white lettering on my tailgate letters too.
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Re: K5 Rear Bumper Questions
Yes it is the gravel guard bolted to the brackets but they are not needed for the install. It does give a cleaner look from above though. In my opinion.
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