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02-11-2016, 06:00 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Erlanger, KY
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Buckstop Bumpers?
Anyone here have a Buckstop on their squarebody? I contacted the company to ask if they could make one from my '78 but all I got in reply was they don't make one. Any idea what would have changed from '78 to "mid 80s" that would stop direct mounting one on a older truck?
Tactical Armor Group has a very similar bumper which I like as well but I prefer the proportions of the Buckstop.
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02-11-2016, 06:38 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Deadwood SD
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Re: Buckstop Bumpers?
Will need to make a small adapter plate as the 81-87 frame ends are differant from73-80. but otherwise should work.. should be pretty simple really.
Now that i look at the pics.. i bet they just slide in and bolt in from the side..don't know if you would need to do anyrthing but drill some holes.at least thats all that i can see ,without looking behind the bumpers themselves. |
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03-20-2016, 12:35 AM
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In the Forgotten far North.
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
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Re: Buckstop Bumpers?
I ordered a front bumper from buckstop and rear bumper from tactical armor the same day on June 16th of last year. The front one I ordered is the BAJA MODEL with provisions for 4 rectangular 4" rigid lights, front hitch and winch mount. Powder coated hammer-tone black. I was told 6-8 weeks for delivery. I got it in 7 weeks.
The rear bumper from Tactical Armor Group I ordered with swing out spare tire mount w/provisions for mounting 2 jerry cans and a hi-lift jack. I ordered it bare because they don't do powder coating only painted or spray on bed liner. I've seen both of these peel and start to rust. As I said I ordered both in June and received the front one on Sept 10th,2015. The rear just showed up this past Thursday, Saint Patrick's day March 17th 2016. And I still have to get it powder coated for another $600.00
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03-20-2016, 12:38 AM
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In the Forgotten far North.
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
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Re: Buckstop Bumpers?
Also, I have yet to mount either one but intend to get the front one mounted up in the next week or so.
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03-20-2016, 02:05 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Louisville,Ky
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Re: Buckstop Bumpers?
Yeah pass on Tactical Armor Group/blue lake fabrication its the same company and known for taking forever and making crappy stuff.Have you looked at http://diy4x.com/ http://www.totallynakedauto.com/default.asp http://www.totallynakedauto.com/default.asp http://www.ironbullbumpers.com/default.htm http://trailready.com/bumpers/gm_88-99.html http://www.chassisunlimited.com/product/bumpers.html
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03-20-2016, 05:38 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Lester West Virginia
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Re: Buckstop Bumpers?
The bumper is shaped a little different from 73 to 80 is straight across and 81 to 87 has a slight v shape using a 81/87 bumper on a 73/80 takes a little adjustment to keep the bumper from rubbing sheet metal and you have a slight gap right in the center
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