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BB72CHEVKT · 05-05-2010, 07:30 PM

Although I am going to put a sport bumper on my SWB truck the only one I currently have one on is my 72 LWB. I was going to put a different tailgate on it and it looks like I have to drop the sport bumper. Am I missing something or do I really have to drop the bumper?

rsavage · 05-05-2010, 07:39 PM

I have a sport bumper on my 70 SWB 4X4 fleet with a tail gate. Maybe you have the wrong brackets?
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oldblue1968chevy · 05-05-2010, 07:41 PM

maybe a step bumper? I have one too...didnt do anything

cdowns · 05-05-2010, 07:47 PM

i never had a problem with bumper tailgat interferance// if you do try swapping side for side the brackets to see if that makes a difference

**El Jay** · 05-05-2010, 08:21 PM

We put one on Jerry's truck without a problem.

usmcchevy · 05-05-2010, 08:48 PM

Do both trucks have the same suspention? Brackets are different between coil and leaf suspention.

71 super · 05-05-2010, 09:01 PM

Think he means does he have to drop the bumper to install the new gate. The answer is yes and no. You can install the new gate but the lower bolts are hard to get in with the bumper in place, so it is easier with the bumper removed, especially if the dust shields are there.

BB72CHEVKT · 05-06-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 71 super

Think he means does he have to drop the bumper to install the new gate. The answer is yes and no. You can install the new gate but the lower bolts are hard to get in with the bumper in place, so it is easier with the bumper removed, especially if the dust shields are there.

You nailed it. Sorry I did not make it clear.

05-05-2010, 07:30 PM	#1
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	sport bumper/tailgate question Although I am going to put a sport bumper on my SWB truck the only one I currently have one on is my 72 LWB. I was going to put a different tailgate on it and it looks like I have to drop the sport bumper. Am I missing something or do I really have to drop the bumper? __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

05-05-2010, 07:39 PM	#2
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: sport bumper/tailgate question I have a sport bumper on my 70 SWB 4X4 fleet with a tail gate. Maybe you have the wrong brackets? "" __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

05-05-2010, 07:41 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: sport bumper/tailgate question maybe a step bumper? I have one too...didnt do anything __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-05-2010, 07:47 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: sport bumper/tailgate question i never had a problem with bumper tailgat interferance// if you do try swapping side for side the brackets to see if that makes a difference __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-05-2010, 08:21 PM	#5
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: sport bumper/tailgate question We put one on Jerry's truck without a problem. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

05-05-2010, 08:48 PM	#6
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: sport bumper/tailgate question Do both trucks have the same suspention? Brackets are different between coil and leaf suspention. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

05-05-2010, 09:01 PM	#7
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: sport bumper/tailgate question Think he means does he have to drop the bumper to install the new gate. The answer is yes and no. You can install the new gate but the lower bolts are hard to get in with the bumper in place, so it is easier with the bumper removed, especially if the dust shields are there. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle



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