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GeorgeF · 04-10-2009, 10:15 AM

I have this monstrosity on the rear of my new-to-me 1970. I want to get an OEM style rear bumper. Does any one have any experience with the LMC rear bumpers and brackets? Are they bolt-up or should I expect some cutting and welding etc on to make it fit?

PS, anyone want to buy this one?

bouncytruck · 04-10-2009, 11:06 AM

I'm looking to do the same thing - replace a big ugly step bumper with a sport bumper. Used brackets bracket should be fairly easy to find and probably cheaper than repops. You may need the two sets of brackets (inner and outer) since it's a 70, but I'm not positive - someone else will pipe in on that.

I have seen some repops that bow in the middle. I'd go to one of the more quality board vendors and ask them about their replacement bumpers.

Blazn C5 · 04-16-2009, 12:55 AM

You will need both inner & outer brackets. Just make sure they are for a 4x4 with leafs.
My 70 didn't have a rear bumper when I bought it so I just ordered repops and they also included new hardware. Think it was around $65. The only problem I had bolting them on was that the last bolts at the end of the frame on both sides were to close to the rear body mount bolts. The nuts couldn't clear the body mount bolts to tighten all the way up. So I had to get 2 longer bolts, added a spacer, flat washer, lock washer, and finally the nut.

04-10-2009, 10:15 AM	#1
GeorgeF Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Johnston, Iowa Posts: 17	Rear Bumper Questions I have this monstrosity on the rear of my new-to-me 1970. I want to get an OEM style rear bumper. Does any one have any experience with the LMC rear bumpers and brackets? Are they bolt-up or should I expect some cutting and welding etc on to make it fit? PS, anyone want to buy this one? Attached Images

04-10-2009, 11:06 AM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Rear Bumper Questions I'm looking to do the same thing - replace a big ugly step bumper with a sport bumper. Used brackets bracket should be fairly easy to find and probably cheaper than repops. You may need the two sets of brackets (inner and outer) since it's a 70, but I'm not positive - someone else will pipe in on that. I have seen some repops that bow in the middle. I'd go to one of the more quality board vendors and ask them about their replacement bumpers. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

04-16-2009, 12:55 AM	#3
Blazn C5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orangevale, Ca Posts: 347	Re: Rear Bumper Questions You will need both inner & outer brackets. Just make sure they are for a 4x4 with leafs. My 70 didn't have a rear bumper when I bought it so I just ordered repops and they also included new hardware. Think it was around $65. The only problem I had bolting them on was that the last bolts at the end of the frame on both sides were to close to the rear body mount bolts. The nuts couldn't clear the body mount bolts to tighten all the way up. So I had to get 2 longer bolts, added a spacer, flat washer, lock washer, and finally the nut.



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