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72kool 04-13-2013 10:32 PM

custom rear bumper help
 
im trying to decide what rear bumper to use for my 72 c20. want something agressive and heavy duty due to alot of pulling with truck. any ideas or pictures of your custom bumpers please! thanks :)

TBONE1964 04-13-2013 11:02 PM

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Here is what I have and it is going away soon. For sale will be the bumper and hitch.

Scott>72-GMC 04-14-2013 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TBONE1964 (Post 6010042)
Here is what I have and it is going away soon. For sale will be the bumper and hitch.

Neat fit what's that off of looks kinda like a later model s10
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TBONE1964 04-14-2013 05:31 AM

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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.

sumtercleaner 04-14-2013 06:17 AM

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Looks like my wifes 02 tahoe other thans hers is chrome
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72kool 04-14-2013 09:58 AM

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its either a tahoe or a short box stepside from early 2000s. probably a tahoe thoe cuz i tried a stepside bumper on mine and it wouldnt fit

SCHRUMGMC 04-14-2013 10:02 AM

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You made a good decision to chunk it :lol:

Mayo 04-14-2013 10:47 AM

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TBONE1964, that is definitley a 99-07 GM truck bumper.

Here is a pic of mine. I am guessing it was custom built, its a solid bar with a hitch built in.

72kool 04-14-2013 12:24 PM

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nice bumper MAYO . i like how solid it is.any body else have more photos please?!?

JJorgensen52 04-14-2013 12:49 PM

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Am I the only person in the world that refuses to use a bumper hitch??

I have a factory sport bumper over a 2" receiver on my truck.

72kool 04-14-2013 01:58 PM

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No that's what I have now but I like the look of the bumper hitch and the more original factor of it as opposed to a reciever hitch

SCHRUMGMC 04-14-2013 02:14 PM

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I like the Truck Mayo

Scott>72-GMC 04-14-2013 04:49 PM

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Mayo has inspired me
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Shyguy 04-14-2013 05:36 PM

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I have pulled a lot of trailers over the years and like to use a hitch mounted to the frame instead of pulling with a bumper.

I like the ability to use a drop if I need to, to get the trailer more level.

I just bought a '75 C-30 with a real heavy duty rear bumper, but I am going to install a receiver hitch to the frame under the bumper.

I just feel more comfortable that way.

Scott>72-GMC 04-14-2013 06:06 PM

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My uncles bumper fell off while pulling his trailer then he found it convenient just to take my brackets off my truck I had stored there to fix it now I have no rear bumper
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Scott>72-GMC 04-14-2013 06:07 PM

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SCHRUMGMC 04-14-2013 06:12 PM

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It'll rip the Bumper off :lol:

72kool 04-14-2013 07:27 PM

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I like a receiver too but its not only pulling that I want a good bumper.I also wantg something different than factory. I don't like the way they look and how it wraps around the sides of the truck.

TBONE1964 04-14-2013 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayo (Post 6010750)
TBONE1964, that is definitley a 99-07 GM truck bumper.

Here is a pic of mine. I am guessing it was custom built, its a solid bar with a hitch built in.

Thank you Mayo

SS Tim 04-14-2013 07:47 PM

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First off show what you have. The factory step bumper is compact compared to some aftermarkets. If your wraps around then it is an aftermarket bumper. If you plan on doing towing then a receiver hitch is very strong and really the only way to go. I've made a couple of bumpers from 2x6 heavy box tubing and with finished ends they look better than a typical channel bumper. Plus they position nicely above a receiver hitch and give good flat protection.

JJorgensen52 04-14-2013 09:34 PM

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This is my original bumper - factory step / hitch bumper (this is correct for trucks from the East Coast so far as I know)

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...0/100_2291.jpg

72kool 04-14-2013 09:36 PM

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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

72kool 04-14-2013 09:42 PM

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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

Scott>72-GMC 04-14-2013 09:59 PM

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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

Ya ur bumper is made so the tailgate can go all the way down and back up to dock doors that's why the wrap around so it bumped against that and not the lights or tail gate personally I like that bumper and love ur tailgate I have a chevy tailgate on my gmc
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snj8198 04-14-2013 10:12 PM

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My front and rear bumpers

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