05-19-2024, 12:42 PM | #1 |
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Rear Bumper Brackets
Hi, I'm wondering if I have my rear bumper brackets on correct? Truck is a 1969 GMC SWB with leaf springs. This is the only orientation that I could find that works for the brackets, and matched a picture that I found on an older thread.
Is the bumper supposed to stick this far out past the tailgate? There is a huge space there. Not sure if I have an incorrect combination of bumper/brackets? Any feedback on if this is how it is supposed to look or if I'll need to buy a different bumper/brackets? Thanks, Jacob |
05-19-2024, 08:43 PM | #2 |
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Re: Rear Bumper Brackets
Looks correct to me.
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Re: Rear Bumper Brackets
Member 71CHEVYSHORTBED402 has put significant time into tracking down the correct rear bumper brackets for a shortbed frame with rear leaf springs. They aren't reproduced, so he ended up modifying some other brackets to get the fit right.
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...umper+brackets |
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Re: Rear Bumper Brackets
Thank you, I did read that thread and it was helpful. I used the same holes as this image for my brackets. I did not realize the bumper is supposed to stick so far back from the tailgate.
Are there aftermarket bumpers/brackets that pull the bumper closer to the bed?
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Re: Rear Bumper Brackets
Can anyone confirm these measurements look right? From tailgate to top of bumper
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Re: Rear Bumper Brackets
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That looks excessive to me. My '67 SWB doesn't look like that. Hth, -Kevin
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Re: Rear Bumper Brackets
Thanks, yeah that's why I'm confused. Looks like the brackets match up to the frame fine but the bumper looks like it sticks out way too far.
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Re: Rear Bumper Brackets
Take a look at post #240 in 71CHEVYSHORTBED402's build thread. He lists how much each hole needs to be moved in the bumper brackets.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...730025&page=10 |
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Re: Rear Bumper Brackets
He also has a photo of the bumper and bed installed in post #306
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...730025&page=13 Look at post #389 too http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...730025&page=16 |
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Re: Rear Bumper Brackets
From my angle and best guess, the bumper mounts (literally) approx. 8" from the frame rails.
My sport bumper's top is 8/10” behind the bed’s body, located below the tail lamp bezels, and 4/10” below each tail lamps bezel phillips screw center. That's a guide only, I had to modify the brackets shown in the OP to fit the frame rails, and slotted the bracket bolt holes to allow for small adjustment. My frame rails in a 2WD, SWB, with leafs has a 5.3" bolt pattern for the brackets. Most rails are 5" or 7.1", IMO. My brackets are not reproduced, and I wouldn't want reproductions anyway. Is your truck 2 or 4wd?
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If they are the 5" 'coil' style brackets, I'm concerned that the modification to slot or re-drill 3/10" toward the rear will still not bring the bumper in close enough. Will take some measurements/pictures this week. Thank you for the help
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