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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => 73-87 Chevy & GMC Trucks => Topic started by: SMiller on June 12, 2010, 10:37:50 pm

Title: rear bumper mounts the same?
Post by: SMiller on June 12, 2010, 10:37:50 pm

Are the rear bumper mounts (brace kit) the same between the sport (standard) bumper and the step bumper? I want to install a standard bumper on my truck and it has a step bumper on it now. Are the brackets different between the 1\2 3\4 1tons or are they all the same? Thanks guys!

Title: Re: rear bumper mounts the same?
Post by: VileZambonie on June 13, 2010, 04:25:47 am

The brackets are different and there is also a valance panel that goes between the bumper and the bed.

Title: Re: rear bumper mounts the same?
Post by: SMiller on June 13, 2010, 08:49:51 am

Does the standard bumper not get the valance panel?

Title: Re: rear bumper mounts the same?
Post by: Flamingbig10 on June 13, 2010, 09:15:57 pm

yes the standard bumper gets the valance but most tuck the bumper closer to bed and no need for the filler

Title: Re: rear bumper mounts the same?
Post by: SMiller on June 13, 2010, 10:21:05 pm

So I should leave the "filler" panal that is in between tailgate and the bumper but most take it off because you can hardly see it? Does my 1ton need different brackets then a 1\2 ton or are they all the same?

Thanks again! Buying used, want to do it right the first time.

Title: Re: rear bumper mounts the same?
Post by: Flamingbig10 on June 13, 2010, 10:41:22 pm

there the same brackets

Title: Re: rear bumper mounts the same?
Post by: VileZambonie on June 14, 2010, 08:25:39 pm

If you modify the brackets you can move the bumper in closer to the body.

Title: Re: rear bumper mounts the same?
Post by: SMiller on June 14, 2010, 10:30:52 pm

Thanks again. Any pics or write up on tucking the bumper?

Title: Re: rear bumper mounts the same?
Post by: SMiller on July 14, 2010, 03:17:33 pm

Can anyone tell me how they tucked their bumper? I am going to the junkyard tomorrow to get the standard bumper and brackets including the filler panels off of a 1\2 ton. I am hopping it will fit my 1ton no problem. Thanks!

Title: Re: rear bumper mounts the same?
Post by: SMiller on July 14, 2010, 03:53:40 pm

Am I correct that the Suburban\K50 brackets are different then the truck brackets?

Title: Re: rear bumper mounts the same?
Post by: Captkaos on July 15, 2010, 02:45:21 pm

Suburban outer brackets are the same, Burbs done have inner brackets, (nor do Blazers)

Title: Re: rear bumper mounts the same?
Post by: SMiller on July 17, 2010, 12:23:44 pm

I went to the junk yard today and got perfect brackets, rust free in good shape in Florida! Bolts came right off, not used to that in Indiana! $17 latter, I am happy.

Do all trucks get the valance panel (filler) or does just the 1\2ton get those? I grabbed those as well since they were in good shape but don't know if the 3\4 and 1tons got them.

Thanks guys!