installed my sport bumper, review of vendor - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BShort · 07-12-2016, 12:35 PM

Well, after lowering my '79 that old silver step bumper had to go. I checked several vendors and decided to go with the cheaper one from a vendor I like and trust. I was skeptical, but it fits great and was a nice complete kit. It came with brackets, bolts, bumper, license plate box and light. Complete bolt on package. As you can see from the pics below it looks great! The only odd thing about it is the bulbous chrome bumper bolts that look odd to me, but I kinda like them. I bolted it all together and it lined up perfectly.

The chrome is really nice, but the bumper itself is not perfectly smooth. There are small dents and wobbles. For the price though, I am very happy.

Bumper kit is from Truck Shop of Orange and it cost me $315 shipped to my door.

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/7387.html

BShort · 07-12-2016, 12:39 PM

More pics of the bumper mounted

68Timber · 07-12-2016, 01:12 PM

How does the strength, or thickness, compare to OEM? I read somewhere the LMC bumpers are thin and flimsy.

BShort · 07-12-2016, 01:29 PM

This bumper is pretty thick, I haven't seen the LMC bumper to compare. But I definitely would not be afraid to stand on this one. The brackets are very beefy and thick.

**N2TRUX** · 07-12-2016, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Timber

How does the strength, or thickness, compare to OEM? I read somewhere the LMC bumpers are thin and flimsy.

They are. I ordered one a few years back and it was half the weight of the OEM bumper. I had the stock bumpers rechromed locally and was much happier.

BShort · 07-12-2016, 01:47 PM

I'm glad I did not get the LMC bumpers now. Good to know. They were considerably more money too.

**MikeB** · 07-12-2016, 04:06 PM

Very pretty truck. Bumper looks good, but what are you gonna step on to climb into the bed at the dump?

BShort · 07-12-2016, 05:10 PM

My tailgate, in the down position, is now lower than the step bumper was before I lowered it.

Thanks for the compliment! I do take it to the dump, just not in the rain any more.

BShort · 07-12-2016, 05:15 PM

Proof that I still use it as a truck...

BShort · 07-12-2016, 05:23 PM

More proof! The bed floor of this truck looks like it was used to haul boulders, I have no problem throwing stuff in it.

Red Beard · 07-13-2016, 07:11 AM

Man. You got me so excited about the cost! But found out they don't offer the whole kit for an 81-87, and just the brackets are over twice as much as the 73-80! $135 compared to $65. Sad day.

BShort · 07-13-2016, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Beard

Man. You got me so excited about the cost! But found out they don't offer the whole kit for an 81-87, and just the brackets are over twice as much as the 73-80! $135 compared to $65. Sad day.

Bummer, this means you should go immediately and buy a 73-80 truck.

UKNOWME · 07-14-2016, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

They are. I ordered one a few years back and it was half the weight of the OEM bumper. I had the stock bumpers rechromed locally and was much happier.

You have a good chrome shop there? I don't have anyone close to me.

Red Beard · 07-14-2016, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BShort

Bummer, this means you should go immediately and buy a 73-80 truck.

73-75s are definitely my favorite. I've owned two. I couldn't pass up the deal I got on this 87.

BShort · 07-14-2016, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Beard

73-75s are definitely my favorite. I've owned two. I couldn't pass up the deal I got on this 87.

I like 81-87 as well, I was just looking for a round eye this time. Hell, I like every year Chevy and GMC truck. That is the problem...

07-12-2016, 12:35 PM	#1
BShort Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 104	installed my sport bumper, review of vendor Well, after lowering my '79 that old silver step bumper had to go. I checked several vendors and decided to go with the cheaper one from a vendor I like and trust. I was skeptical, but it fits great and was a nice complete kit. It came with brackets, bolts, bumper, license plate box and light. Complete bolt on package. As you can see from the pics below it looks great! The only odd thing about it is the bulbous chrome bumper bolts that look odd to me, but I kinda like them. I bolted it all together and it lined up perfectly. The chrome is really nice, but the bumper itself is not perfectly smooth. There are small dents and wobbles. For the price though, I am very happy. Bumper kit is from Truck Shop of Orange and it cost me $315 shipped to my door. http://www.truckandcarshop.com/7387.html Attached Images

07-12-2016, 12:39 PM	#2
BShort Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 104	Re: installed my sport bumper, review of vendor More pics of the bumper mounted Attached Images

07-12-2016, 01:12 PM	#3
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: installed my sport bumper, review of vendor How does the strength, or thickness, compare to OEM? I read somewhere the LMC bumpers are thin and flimsy. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

07-12-2016, 01:29 PM	#4
BShort Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 104	Re: installed my sport bumper, review of vendor This bumper is pretty thick, I haven't seen the LMC bumper to compare. But I definitely would not be afraid to stand on this one. The brackets are very beefy and thick.

07-12-2016, 01:47 PM	#6
BShort Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 104	Re: installed my sport bumper, review of vendor I'm glad I did not get the LMC bumpers now. Good to know. They were considerably more money too.

07-12-2016, 04:06 PM	#7
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Re: installed my sport bumper, review of vendor Very pretty truck. Bumper looks good, but what are you gonna step on to climb into the bed at the dump? __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

07-12-2016, 05:10 PM	#8
BShort Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 104	Re: installed my sport bumper, review of vendor My tailgate, in the down position, is now lower than the step bumper was before I lowered it. Thanks for the compliment! I do take it to the dump, just not in the rain any more.

07-12-2016, 05:15 PM	#9
BShort Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 104	Re: installed my sport bumper, review of vendor Proof that I still use it as a truck... Attached Images

07-12-2016, 05:23 PM	#10
BShort Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 104	Re: installed my sport bumper, review of vendor More proof! The bed floor of this truck looks like it was used to haul boulders, I have no problem throwing stuff in it. Attached Images

07-13-2016, 07:11 AM	#11
Red Beard Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Waitsburg, WA Posts: 99	Re: installed my sport bumper, review of vendor Man. You got me so excited about the cost! But found out they don't offer the whole kit for an 81-87, and just the brackets are over twice as much as the 73-80! $135 compared to $65. Sad day. __________________ 1987 R10 Silverado "Farm Fresh" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=703698



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