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mikesacs · 10-28-2012, 09:04 PM

I've read every post I could find about burb rear bumpers. It seemed that my best option was use a front bumper on the rear and adjust for the bolt holes. This will give me a original looking rear bumper. My burb has a non original frame, so I expected to adjust the bumper mounts.

I purchased a repro front bumper and installed it on the front and moved my original front bumper to the rear. I'm having problems with the fit. The rear of the truck is straighter than the bumper. The bumper has more curve. The bumper is also too narrow on the ends. It touches the body before it is as forward as it should be.

I could probably cut (grid) the top of each end of the bumper, see the marker line in the picture. But, of course then I'll lose my chrome plating.

The wooden spacers are 1/4" thick in the pic for reference. I feel that I need a minimum of 1/2" of space.

Big Fenders · 10-28-2012, 10:14 PM

I just checked the clearance on my 60 Sub rear bumper and is about 3/8 of an inch each side [end]. Yes,I used a front bumper too...I had to make new mount brackets but am well satisfied. Just don't back into anything or get hit...
Bob

beefshreadder116 · 10-28-2012, 11:52 PM

there is a guy advertising a chrome suburban rear bumper on CL in Spokane, WA for a descent price if your interesed. i would pic it up but he lives in Bonners Ferry, ID and its to long of a drive for me.

beefshreadder116 · 10-29-2012, 12:08 AM

sorry thought you were in Montana, i always confuse those state abbreviations

padresag · 10-29-2012, 12:14 AM

Lyle will ship it. I have purchased from him . I am quite happy. I have his contact info if you need it
ron

MikeS. · 10-29-2012, 02:54 AM

Ron, I'd be interested in the bumper and Lyle's info if the OP doesn't want it.

Mike

mikesacs · 10-29-2012, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padresag

Lyle will ship it. I have purchased from him . I am quite happy. I have his contact info if you need it
ron

Please PM me the info. thanks!
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mikesacs · 10-30-2012, 10:19 AM

I bought a rear bumper from a guy in California that is shipping it to me. As long as I don't get scammed, then I install the used rear bumper. I'll try to take a few pics to compare the fit.

10-28-2012, 09:04 PM	#1
mikesacs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hallsville, MO Posts: 271	Suburban rear bumper I've read every post I could find about burb rear bumpers. It seemed that my best option was use a front bumper on the rear and adjust for the bolt holes. This will give me a original looking rear bumper. My burb has a non original frame, so I expected to adjust the bumper mounts. I purchased a repro front bumper and installed it on the front and moved my original front bumper to the rear. I'm having problems with the fit. The rear of the truck is straighter than the bumper. The bumper has more curve. The bumper is also too narrow on the ends. It touches the body before it is as forward as it should be. I could probably cut (grid) the top of each end of the bumper, see the marker line in the picture. But, of course then I'll lose my chrome plating. The wooden spacers are 1/4" thick in the pic for reference. I feel that I need a minimum of 1/2" of space. Attached Images

10-28-2012, 10:14 PM	#2
Big Fenders Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 264	Re: Suburban rear bumper I just checked the clearance on my 60 Sub rear bumper and is about 3/8 of an inch each side [end]. Yes,I used a front bumper too...I had to make new mount brackets but am well satisfied. Just don't back into anything or get hit... Bob

10-28-2012, 11:52 PM	#3
beefshreadder116 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 160	Re: Suburban rear bumper there is a guy advertising a chrome suburban rear bumper on CL in Spokane, WA for a descent price if your interesed. i would pic it up but he lives in Bonners Ferry, ID and its to long of a drive for me. __________________ Projects: 66 gmc, SWB ,BBW,76 disc brakes/PS and rearend, pancaked crossmember 2 1/2" drop spindles 1 cut coil, 6" drop coils 2 " blocks c-notch with a 350.

10-29-2012, 12:08 AM	#4
beefshreadder116 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 160	Re: Suburban rear bumper sorry thought you were in Montana, i always confuse those state abbreviations __________________ Projects: 66 gmc, SWB ,BBW,76 disc brakes/PS and rearend, pancaked crossmember 2 1/2" drop spindles 1 cut coil, 6" drop coils 2 " blocks c-notch with a 350.

10-29-2012, 12:14 AM	#5
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: Suburban rear bumper Lyle will ship it. I have purchased from him . I am quite happy. I have his contact info if you need it ron

10-29-2012, 02:54 AM	#6
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: Suburban rear bumper Ron, I'd be interested in the bumper and Lyle's info if the OP doesn't want it. Mike __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

10-30-2012, 10:19 AM	#8
mikesacs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hallsville, MO Posts: 271	Re: Suburban rear bumper I bought a rear bumper from a guy in California that is shipping it to me. As long as I don't get scammed, then I install the used rear bumper. I'll try to take a few pics to compare the fit.



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