Suburban Rear Bumper

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Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Well... I wouldn't say "fool any expert", maybe fool most people. Regardless of the hole spacing, there is two very specific dimples on an original rear bumper that would not be on a modified front. From that I can tell they do absolutely nothing but it would allow an expert to know the difference.

the "dimples" that are stamped into the suburban rear bumper, are there because the bumper stamping is the same as the front.
the dimples on the front bumper are where the upper bolts go through.

Originally Posted by VictoriaHardware

The stamping itself is the same from front to rear. That includes the stamped dimples. The holes are the only difference between them. The upper inboard holes, the ones at the dimples, are the ones that get welded-in.

correct!

I am surprised that the aftermarket bumper people haven't caught on to this....
maybe their machine stamps the dimple and hole at the same time?

if not it seems like it would be an easy way for them to use their front bumper stamping, with different holes, marketed for the rear of a sub...