Where to cut? Rear frame horns - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigbadchev72 · 07-30-2011, 12:38 AM

I am gonna be installing a custom rear bumper on my 72 Jimmy. I know there is a demand for these so people can weld them back on. How far back should I cut? Im thinking between 6-8" back. Sound about right?

warbucket · 07-30-2011, 09:30 PM

Can I be first in line for your rear frame horns? Mine were trimmed for a step bumper. Thanks, John

mcmlxix · 07-31-2011, 01:37 AM

I would think as close to the rear body mounts as possible...
You can see the body mount your pic....

I was thinking of replacing the rear crossmember with section of box tube (2x4 or 3x5.) Then I could tie into that with the rear bumper and hitch... I want a bumper basically like your bumper here but with the receiver in the middle...

hgs_notes · 07-31-2011, 07:55 AM

Most people want the last 11-12" because they are replacing ones that rusted out on the rear body mount. I've bought 2 sets and paid about $20 a set, plus shipping.

**gpat@earthlink.net** · 08-02-2011, 01:27 AM

Before you cut them can you send me a measurement from the end of the horn back to the brace . Trying to reattach a pair to factory specs. Thanks Pat

07-30-2011, 12:38 AM	#1
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Where to cut? Rear frame horns I am gonna be installing a custom rear bumper on my 72 Jimmy. I know there is a demand for these so people can weld them back on. How far back should I cut? Im thinking between 6-8" back. Sound about right? __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

07-30-2011, 09:30 PM	#2
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: Where to cut? Rear frame horns Can I be first in line for your rear frame horns? Mine were trimmed for a step bumper. Thanks, John

07-31-2011, 01:37 AM	#3
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Where to cut? Rear frame horns I would think as close to the rear body mounts as possible... You can see the body mount your pic.... I was thinking of replacing the rear crossmember with section of box tube (2x4 or 3x5.) Then I could tie into that with the rear bumper and hitch... I want a bumper basically like your bumper here but with the receiver in the middle... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

07-31-2011, 07:55 AM	#4
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,122	Re: Where to cut? Rear frame horns Most people want the last 11-12" because they are replacing ones that rusted out on the rear body mount. I've bought 2 sets and paid about $20 a set, plus shipping. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

08-02-2011, 01:27 AM	#5
gpat@earthlink.net Active Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: columbia, SC Posts: 156	Re: Where to cut? Rear frame horns Before you cut them can you send me a measurement from the end of the horn back to the brace . Trying to reattach a pair to factory specs. Thanks Pat



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