Difference between oem and aftermarket bumper guards? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**nitrosport_5** · 06-21-2016, 03:53 PM

I bought these bumper guards and was told they were original. Is there any way to tell? They have the non ribbed front rubber guard. Abything else to look for? How arethese mounted. I only have these guards.. no extra brackets or anything

**burb71** · 06-21-2016, 10:37 PM

They look like the real deal to me!
All of the GM originals that I have ever seen have the smooth rubber pad.

yuccales · 06-21-2016, 10:58 PM

Yep, they do look real. Nice shape also.

**nitrosport_5** · 06-21-2016, 11:21 PM

Yes, a little fine steel wool and they should come out to like new. Tiny bit of pitting. Was told they were taken off when the truck was fairly new. I didnt pay much for them so i figured either guy didnt know what he had or was giving me a line of BS haha.

notsolo · 06-22-2016, 06:46 AM

Did they come with the 4 rubber channels that are used to cushion them from the bumper? Nice score they look great.

68panelman · 06-22-2016, 08:35 AM

I would think they'll have part numbers somewhere?

**special-K** · 06-22-2016, 09:25 AM

There are no OEM. They weren't an option, so no PN. These are GM accessories that were sold elsewhere as well, just like Ventshades. You have the real deal. The GM ones never came with rubber strips, but they did come with a clamp that grabs the bottom of the bumper that bolts at the hole at the bottom of the guard. I've used w/o and they hold just fine. I have bought these from GM and they had the ribbed rubber. I guess at some point whoever they got them from changed the design. The way you tell is how wide the upper portion is, while others are scooped out and less massive. I am sure these are the same as sold by GM

**nitrosport_5** · 06-22-2016, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

There are no OEM. They weren't an option, so no PN. These are GM accessories that were sold elsewhere as well, just like Ventshades. You have the real deal. The GM ones never came with rubber strips, but they did come with a clamp that grabs the bottom of the bumper that bolts at the hole at the bottom of the guard. I've used w/o and they hold just fine. I have bought these from GM and they had the ribbed rubber. I guess at some point whoever they got them from changed the design. The way you tell is how wide the upper portion is, while others are scooped out and less massive. I am sure these are the same as sold by GM

Thanks for the info! Not 100% sure if these will end up on my k20 or not. Just coudnt pass up the deal.

Would you happen to have a picture of the lower bracket? I may try and build a set.

**special-K** · 06-22-2016, 06:19 PM

I just checked my reference pictures and no 71/72 bumper guards on this computer, sorry. They'd be easy to make and I could describe them. But if you want s close to original as possible hopefully someone will have a picture

06-21-2016, 03:53 PM	#1
nitrosport_5 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: St. John, Washington Posts: 617	Difference between oem and aftermarket bumper guards? I bought these bumper guards and was told they were original. Is there any way to tell? They have the non ribbed front rubber guard. Abything else to look for? How arethese mounted. I only have these guards.. no extra brackets or anything Attached Images __________________ "Rusty" 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super, 496, A/C, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, 4l80e/NP205, 4" Rancho Lift, 35" BFG AT "Ramp Truck" 1972 C30 Ramp Truck 350, Air Bags, Factory A/C. "1968" C10 Shortbed project

06-21-2016, 10:37 PM	#2
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	Re: Difference between oem and aftermarket bumper guards? They look like the real deal to me! All of the GM originals that I have ever seen have the smooth rubber pad.

06-21-2016, 10:58 PM	#3
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,647	Re: Difference between oem and aftermarket bumper guards? Yep, they do look real. Nice shape also.

06-21-2016, 11:21 PM	#4
nitrosport_5 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: St. John, Washington Posts: 617	Re: Difference between oem and aftermarket bumper guards? Yes, a little fine steel wool and they should come out to like new. Tiny bit of pitting. Was told they were taken off when the truck was fairly new. I didnt pay much for them so i figured either guy didnt know what he had or was giving me a line of BS haha. __________________ "Rusty" 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super, 496, A/C, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, 4l80e/NP205, 4" Rancho Lift, 35" BFG AT "Ramp Truck" 1972 C30 Ramp Truck 350, Air Bags, Factory A/C. "1968" C10 Shortbed project

06-22-2016, 06:46 AM	#5
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,458	Re: Difference between oem and aftermarket bumper guards? Did they come with the 4 rubber channels that are used to cushion them from the bumper? Nice score they look great. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

06-22-2016, 08:35 AM	#6
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,455	Re: Difference between oem and aftermarket bumper guards? I would think they'll have part numbers somewhere?

06-22-2016, 09:25 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Difference between oem and aftermarket bumper guards? There are no OEM. They weren't an option, so no PN. These are GM accessories that were sold elsewhere as well, just like Ventshades. You have the real deal. The GM ones never came with rubber strips, but they did come with a clamp that grabs the bottom of the bumper that bolts at the hole at the bottom of the guard. I've used w/o and they hold just fine. I have bought these from GM and they had the ribbed rubber. I guess at some point whoever they got them from changed the design. The way you tell is how wide the upper portion is, while others are scooped out and less massive. I am sure these are the same as sold by GM __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-22-2016, 06:19 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Difference between oem and aftermarket bumper guards? I just checked my reference pictures and no 71/72 bumper guards on this computer, sorry. They'd be easy to make and I could describe them. But if you want s close to original as possible hopefully someone will have a picture __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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