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Old 12-06-2011, 06:35 PM   #1
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lwb tp swb back bumper

i just took 14'' put of the middle now if i take 6'' out of the back will i be able to put a bumper back on it look it wont, its almost to the back hanger of the leaf spring can some one help me out on this has anyone put a bumper back on after cutting 6'' off the back of the frame
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Old 12-06-2011, 08:43 PM   #2
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Re: lwb tp swb back bumper

I read in an article of a ccsb build that they only cut 3in off the rear of the frame.
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Old 12-06-2011, 11:19 PM   #3
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Re: lwb tp swb back bumper

If you have the longer springs there will only be about 2 inches of frame left but brackets should fit once new holes are located,,, Got any pics of your mods??
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Old 12-07-2011, 12:30 AM   #4
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Re: lwb tp swb back bumper

ok guys i took 3" off the back and the bed fits perfect and ill have room for a back bumper ill post pics tomorrow ....
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Old 12-07-2011, 12:56 AM   #5
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Re: lwb tp swb back bumper

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...lwb_to_swb.htm
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Old 12-07-2011, 01:02 AM   #6
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Re: lwb tp swb back bumper

73-87 trucks are longer than the earlier models. In 1973 they went to a wheel base of 131.5 for the longbeds and 117.5 for the shortbeds.
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