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CaperCat · 10-19-2004, 11:18 PM

My 1/2 ton 1971 LWB fleetside with coil springs has the original step bumper and auxiliary leaf spring option. I want to change the step bumper to a chrome sport bumper. My question is will the sport bumper brackets fit on the frame even with my auxiliary leaf springs ?

Also, does anyone have a decent used chrome sport bumper for sale in the Carolinas area? Thanks in advance for your replies.

djracer · 10-19-2004, 11:24 PM

they aren't very expensive brand new. less than 200 complete with brackets bolts and a new tag box and light! I'll try to post a pic of my rear frame my bed is off but the brkts are still there.

sactoC10 · 10-20-2004, 11:08 AM

My 71 had the same set up. I ditched the auxiliary springs, but have yet to install a "sport" type bumper (or roll pan, still debating). My guess is that they should work together, but after looking at these pics, maybe they won't! Better measure some brackets and check the mounting holes.

If those aux leaf do-dads have been there since the truck cam off the line, watch out...they can be a BEAR to remove! I cracked a craftsman socket in half while "breaking" one of the nuts to remove mine. Fortunately the nut "broke" loose at the same time the socket broke! Even more fortunate, the socket was replaced at no charge.

1-PU70 · 10-20-2004, 01:05 PM

I have both on my truck so they will fit.

Perchjerker · 10-20-2004, 01:13 PM

DJracer, why is your battery in the back of your truck?

djracer · 10-20-2004, 05:17 PM

Perchjecker
I moved it there for weight transfer and to clean up things under the hood. I like to run the truck at the track.

Huck · 10-20-2004, 06:50 PM

Steve, scoot over to the swap meet in Charlotte and pick up a new bumper for around $120. Any dealer will have it as well as the brackets and plate housing asm. You don't need to remove the overload leaf springs----they are out of the way for the sport bumper mounting.

wnc mountain · 10-20-2004, 11:43 PM

Hey Caper, can't help you with a bumper but thought I would say hi. just moves to the area. Let me know if I can help.

CaperCat · 10-21-2004, 10:59 PM

Thanks everyone for the information and the pictures. Now I am set to find a bumper.

10-19-2004, 11:18 PM	#1
CaperCat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Concord, North Carolina 28027 Posts: 64	Sport Bumper for 1971 Fleetside Question My 1/2 ton 1971 LWB fleetside with coil springs has the original step bumper and auxiliary leaf spring option. I want to change the step bumper to a chrome sport bumper. My question is will the sport bumper brackets fit on the frame even with my auxiliary leaf springs ? Also, does anyone have a decent used chrome sport bumper for sale in the Carolinas area? Thanks in advance for your replies. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne 1/2 ton 2WD Long Fleet (sold) Steve

10-19-2004, 11:24 PM	#2
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	they aren't very expensive brand new. less than 200 complete with brackets bolts and a new tag box and light! I'll try to post a pic of my rear frame my bed is off but the brkts are still there. Attached Images __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-20-2004, 11:08 AM	#3
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,056	good question My 71 had the same set up. I ditched the auxiliary springs, but have yet to install a "sport" type bumper (or roll pan, still debating). My guess is that they should work together, but after looking at these pics, maybe they won't! Better measure some brackets and check the mounting holes. If those aux leaf do-dads have been there since the truck cam off the line, watch out...they can be a BEAR to remove! I cracked a craftsman socket in half while "breaking" one of the nuts to remove mine. Fortunately the nut "broke" loose at the same time the socket broke! Even more fortunate, the socket was replaced at no charge. __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000

10-20-2004, 01:05 PM	#4
1-PU70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,036	I have both on my truck so they will fit. __________________ 1970 CST/10 402,700R4,3:73 posi,AC,PS,PB,TLT,PW,Buckets with heaters

10-20-2004, 01:13 PM	#5
Perchjerker Beer Power!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nacogdoches, TX Posts: 280	DJracer, why is your battery in the back of your truck? __________________ Rather be fishin'

10-20-2004, 05:17 PM	#6
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Perchjecker I moved it there for weight transfer and to clean up things under the hood. I like to run the truck at the track. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-20-2004, 06:50 PM	#7
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Steve, scoot over to the swap meet in Charlotte and pick up a new bumper for around $120. Any dealer will have it as well as the brackets and plate housing asm. You don't need to remove the overload leaf springs----they are out of the way for the sport bumper mounting.

10-20-2004, 11:43 PM	#8
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	Hey Caper, can't help you with a bumper but thought I would say hi. just moves to the area. Let me know if I can help. __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

10-21-2004, 10:59 PM	#9
CaperCat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Concord, North Carolina 28027 Posts: 64	Thanks everyone for the information and the pictures. Now I am set to find a bumper. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne 1/2 ton 2WD Long Fleet (sold) Steve



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