winch bumper

[rydamoots]

I have seen a bunch of K5s on this site with a classic warn winch bumper on the front. From what I can tell, Warn doesn't make a model specifically for the early model blazer. I am wondering which model works best on an '71 Blazer. I really like the looks of these bumpers and I am planning on installing a winch soon.

Also, pics of the install would be awesome.

[K5KRAZIE]

Not sure about the Warn bumper, but I used a KMA bumper and modified it to fit my needs......

[special-K]

I bought a Western Plow for a`71.They only listed a universal kit that required cutting the core support and no was just awkward and stupid looking.My partner had one on his,then new,`84.We measured his frame and the plow mount and decided to take the universal crap back and get that application.It basically bolted right on.The 81-87s are straight across the front and the 67-72 is peaked a bit.So,we moved the mount out a bit and had to drill one hole on each side and weld a stop because it was intended to rest against the shackle perch.So,I`m sure the winch bumper would be the same.

[muckmuck]

i have the same problem. i cant seem to find them either. i think that the chrome warn bumper looks awesome on the front.

[Bluegoose972]

I'm going to be using a "RoadArmor" bumper from a 81-88 Model. It's at the body shop being fitted up right now. I'll post pictures once the truck is completed. Very expensive bumper, but it gives the look I wanted.

[rydamoots]

I do like the KMA, but dang that's pricey. The turn signals are a nice touch though!.

[special-K]

The`81-`87 works.Find a used one fer cheap.

[Medicanman71]

used a KMA bumper and modified it to fit my needs......

What did you have to mod?

[garedclay]

Here's a Warn winch bumpter I bought on ebay as fitting 67-72. Never installed it.



Here's a link to what I think is the matching directions in PDF, though it says 73-80.

[ian villeza]

I had the warn classic winch bumper on mine when I bought my 72 Blazer, It was a bolt on application. If you look in the how many 4 wheel blazer thread You can see a picture of it. I took it off as soon as I could afford to buy the stock bumpers. I was amazed that it weighed 90 pounds(without the winch) when I shipped it to it's new owner after an ebay auction. I was about to dump it until I found out that they retail For $600.00. One mans junk is definetly another mans treasure. Pretty sure it's the exact bumper on the warn site.

[redz 1970 K5]

Originally Posted by rydamoots

I have seen a bunch of K5s on this site with a classic warn winch bumper on the front. From what I can tell, Warn doesn't make a model specifically for the early model blazer. I am wondering which model works best on an '71 Blazer. I really like the looks of these bumpers and I am planning on installing a winch soon.

Also, pics of the install would be awesome.

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[tnblazerk5]

i had a warn bumper on the front of my blazer for a while then i junked the bumper, i didnt like the warn bumper, it was a way to weak for what all i was doin with it and kept bending it and riping the ends off it
so i built this one ,and it hasnt bent or broke yet and i have gave it he**

[1976K5CHALET]

My father in laws 71 has a bumper just like garedclays...
Offroad design makes one also that fits gen 1's and gen 2's.
I'm having them install one on my 79 while they have it doing some mods that are long overdue....

I think buckstop makes a model for the 81-87 crowd...expensive but damn fine looking...maybe they could modify the mounts to fit a gen 1.

DW

[Yukon Jack]

tnblazerk5 - when you can, get a different front shot of your bumper that shows it off a bit better - I am still figuring out what kind of bumper to do for my K20. Thanks!

[Bluegoose972]

Still waiting for my bumper to be installed on the blazer (Blazer is still in the paint booth), but here is a pic of the bumper on a newer style blazer.

[Southedisto]

Originally Posted by garedclay

Here's a Warn winch bumpter I bought on ebay as fitting 67-72. Never installed it.



Here's a link to what I think is the matching directions in PDF, though it says 73-80.

A friend of mine has that bumper on his 72 k20. Looks good, other than it being so

[Medicanman71]

Offroad design makes one also that fits gen 1's and gen 2's

which?

[Burt4x4]

Here is my KMA....1999 version so they don't look exactly like mine anymore...

At that time I think I paid just under 300 bucks....
but again they were just getting started on making them for our rigs..

[Medicanman71]

i've seen your blazer around online a bunch before and yours for sure looks awsome

[Burt4x4]

Originally Posted by Medicanman71

i've seen your blazer around online a bunch before and yours for sure looks awsome

Cool thanks
It's like a new truck to me know that I got the 454 running...I don't have much seat time yet so still re-learning how to drive it
Burt

[Yukon Jack]

So do I take it that the frame dimensions between the 69-72 K5's (67-72 trucks) is the same as the 73-87? Never have had a chance to measure to know the answer.

[Burt4x4]

Don't know for sure but I think they are the same...but, our body style is more of a V at the front were as 73+ are flat ___ straight accross. So a bumper made for a 73+ will have big gaps at the corners as the grill slants inward toward the sides.... you dig?
Burt

PS ~ Hope all is well with you and yours YJ

[Yukon Jack]

That makes sense - I'm still fighting with myself over what type of bumper to go with - a stock would be easy and quick but I'm sure leaning towards a custom one - I have a friend who will build it so I am sure that is the way I will go eventually.

PS - doing great and so is the family - hope the same for you too.

[vtblazer]

Custom made by the previous owner.

Winch was installed by me though.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by special-K

I bought a Western Plow for a`71.They only listed a universal kit that required cutting the core support and no was just awkward and stupid looking.My partner had one on his,then new,`84.We measured his frame and the plow mount and decided to take the universal crap back and get that application.It basically bolted right on.The 81-87s are straight across the front and the 67-72 is peaked a bit.So,we moved the mount out a bit and had to drill one hole on each side and weld a stop because it was intended to rest against the shackle perch.So,I`m sure the winch bumper would be the same.

The same would be true for a winch bumper.