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cajundragger · 02-21-2010, 02:51 PM

I found these supports in a box and I know they came with my truck when I bought it, but I can't figure out where they go.

I imagine they go in the front to support the front fenders but I dont see where.

So if anyone has pics of them installed or anything it would be much appreciated, thanks

blackdiesel · 02-21-2010, 03:30 PM

outer bumper brackets

mbgmike · 02-21-2010, 03:33 PM

they are bumper brackets but not for these years. Look more like 71 to 72 fronts to me

63 & 64 Bowties · 02-21-2010, 03:41 PM

I know you're not doing a S-10 swap, but those look like S-10 bumper brackets to me.

mbgmike · 02-21-2010, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

I know you're not doing a S-10 swap, but those look like S-10 bumper brackets to me.

We do body work for a living and never saw an s10 bracket like that.

The side brace was long but not that shape

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cajundragger · 02-21-2010, 04:12 PM

well that explains why I couldnt figure out where they go

I was hoping they went in and supported the two front curvy brackets that mount the fenders. The whole front of my truck shakes and wiggles a bit as I drive down the road and Im trying to get rid of it.

chevy49 · 02-21-2010, 04:23 PM

do you have the firewall to fender brace ?

cajundragger · 02-21-2010, 05:46 PM

nope, but I have a beefy coresupport so I dont think I need them.

I think Im just going to go ahead and make a brace for the bottom of the grill to the frame or coresupport and see what happens.

cajundragger · 02-21-2010, 08:59 PM

I made two little supports that go from the frame to the bottom of the grille.

I suggest everyone does it, takes 99.9% of the "looseness" out the front.

BlueJeep · 02-21-2010, 10:58 PM

Post up pics so we can see how you did this.

nickp51chevy · 02-22-2010, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbgmike

they are bumper brackets but not for these years. Look more like 71 to 72 fronts to me

Yep, that's what they are.

cajundragger · 02-23-2010, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueJeep

Post up pics so we can see how you did this.

will do when I get home this weekend.

02-21-2010, 02:51 PM	#1
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	what are these and where do they go? I found these supports in a box and I know they came with my truck when I bought it, but I can't figure out where they go. I imagine they go in the front to support the front fenders but I dont see where. So if anyone has pics of them installed or anything it would be much appreciated, thanks

02-21-2010, 03:30 PM	#2
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: what are these and where do they go? outer bumper brackets __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

02-21-2010, 03:33 PM	#3
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: what are these and where do they go? they are bumper brackets but not for these years. Look more like 71 to 72 fronts to me Last edited by mbgmike; 02-21-2010 at 03:34 PM.

02-21-2010, 03:41 PM	#4
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: what are these and where do they go? I know you're not doing a S-10 swap, but those look like S-10 bumper brackets to me. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

02-21-2010, 04:12 PM	#6
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: what are these and where do they go? well that explains why I couldnt figure out where they go I was hoping they went in and supported the two front curvy brackets that mount the fenders. The whole front of my truck shakes and wiggles a bit as I drive down the road and Im trying to get rid of it.

02-21-2010, 04:23 PM	#7
chevy49 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: coal city indiana Posts: 159	Re: what are these and where do they go? do you have the firewall to fender brace ?

02-21-2010, 05:46 PM	#8
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: what are these and where do they go? nope, but I have a beefy coresupport so I dont think I need them. I think Im just going to go ahead and make a brace for the bottom of the grill to the frame or coresupport and see what happens.

02-21-2010, 08:59 PM	#9
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: what are these and where do they go? I made two little supports that go from the frame to the bottom of the grille. I suggest everyone does it, takes 99.9% of the "looseness" out the front. Last edited by cajundragger; 02-21-2010 at 08:59 PM.

02-21-2010, 10:58 PM	#10
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: what are these and where do they go? Post up pics so we can see how you did this. __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler



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