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Re: custom rear bumper help

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Originally Posted by 72kool (Post 6011980)

ok here is what i have now. i have a receiver and itl probly stay on but i want a nice bumper that can pull a heavy trailer if need be.the bumper i have now is worthless in all aspects for me and i just dont like the look

Bumpers with hitches just are not rated as high as receiver hitches for a reason and most of it is mounting to the rails.

The bumper you have is a specialized design of which there are several variations. It is intended to allow the tailgate to be folded down 180* with the straps off so the truck can be docked for loading without putting weight on the gate. It is also popular for livestock haules too.

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Originally Posted by 72kool (Post 6011997)

Thanks jjorgensen52.that one is better than than mine. I looked up in my owners manual and my bumper was a factory option you had to order

Your bumper was not a factory option. It may possibly have been an accessory. But very likely was dealer installed. The factory bumpers were the standard (sport) or a step bumper. They were similar to the stepside bumper shown but fleetsides (widesides) were different. Overall there are a large number of step bumper styles that are period for your truck. Find something you like and use the receiver to actually pull anything heavy.

Re: custom rear bumper help

i love those bumpers SNJ8198 !! where did you get them?? and thats what i meant SS TIM. that they were an option and not from something else later on.i like it a lil more now that ik the reason for the design, for the original factor

Re: custom rear bumper help

Here is my rear bumper, all 1/4" plate

Re: custom rear bumper help

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Originally Posted by 72kool (Post 6012175)

A buddy and I built them. I had stock chromed bumpers prior but the truck was rear ended by a drunk driver in the same spot as in the pic. So i cut off the damage to the bed and bumper and built these. Let's see her try that again.:lol:

Re: custom rear bumper help

That's a Sweet looking bumper Justinr! Do you have any more pics of it from the backside?

Re: custom rear bumper help

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Originally Posted by TBONE1964 (Post 6010465)

I am not sure but I think it is a late model (88-98) Chevy/GMC pickup or tahoe. If any one knows, please chime in.

The bumper I used came off of a 98 Chevy full size truck
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Re: custom rear bumper help

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Originally Posted by 72kool (Post 6012333)

That's a Sweet looking bumper Justinr! Do you have any more pics of it from the backside?

You bet I have a couple more, I can take more once I paint it. I based it off of my front bumper, here is a pic.

Re: custom rear bumper help

That is Sweet! I love the grille guard.what are you using for brackets?