'88-'98 front bumper on '73-'87 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shenk10 · 12-14-2010, 10:25 PM

My truck is an '82 with the turns in the bumper. I am thinking of putting a '89-'91 suburban front on it to get the turns out of the bumper and not behind the grille. I have noticed that some places make smooth front bumpers without license plate, or the bolts that hold ours on due to having different tabs in '88-'98 bumpers. Has anyone seen this done on our style trucks or know if the '88-'98 brackets will bolt on to our trucks or if there would just have to be new holes drilled? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

87GMCChris · 12-14-2010, 10:33 PM

I think.... they have a geater angle/v-shape to them. Don't qoute me, lol.

*nbpro* · 12-14-2010, 10:34 PM

Can't say that I have seen one. But with the right tools and enough time, anything can be done. I think the smooth bumpers look a lot better. I smoothed mine on my '81 but didn't move the lights.

87chevy.com · 12-14-2010, 11:23 PM

http://image.truckinweb.com/f/101286..._side_view.jpg

JohnC · 12-15-2010, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 87chevy.com

http://image.truckinweb.com/f/101286..._side_view.jpg

That looks like the stock bumper flipped over and smoothed. Looks really good.

**N2TRUX** · 12-15-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

That looks like the stock bumper flipped over and smoothed. Looks really good.

I'm not sure exactly what has been done, but that is not a stock 88-98 bumper on the truck. I have seen it in person and its a nice truck, but there have been several mods to the bumper.

JohnC · 12-15-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I'm not sure exactly what has been done, but that is not a stock 88-98 bumper on the truck. I have seen it in person and its a nice truck, but there have been several mods to the bumper.

No I meant it looked more like a stock bumper for the truck that it was on. 83-87 bumper flipped over and shaved.

benoit454 · 12-15-2010, 12:21 AM

that pic looks very good. They do have a pretty good v shape to them I got an 88 k1500 and dad has an 84.

benoit454 · 12-15-2010, 07:11 PM

no way is that an 81-87 bumper it looks exactly like the stock 88-98 trucks just not as much v shape to it. I bet they cut it in half, took out all or some of the v shape and then welded it back together.

low88burb · 12-15-2010, 07:29 PM

i put one on the suburban i used to have . i just cut the top and bottom and ground the ends where it wraped around the finders . made my own brackets.

12-14-2010, 10:25 PM	#1
shenk10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Park, PA Posts: 312	'88-'98 front bumper on '73-'87 My truck is an '82 with the turns in the bumper. I am thinking of putting a '89-'91 suburban front on it to get the turns out of the bumper and not behind the grille. I have noticed that some places make smooth front bumpers without license plate, or the bolts that hold ours on due to having different tabs in '88-'98 bumpers. Has anyone seen this done on our style trucks or know if the '88-'98 brackets will bolt on to our trucks or if there would just have to be new holes drilled? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. __________________ Jordan 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer, 6" Lift, 35x13.5R15, 6.0/6L80E/NP205 1982 Chevy C10 SWB, 2006 LS2/4l70e In progress.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=439860

12-14-2010, 10:33 PM	#2
87GMCChris Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: London, Ontairio Posts: 163	Re: '88-'98 front bumper on '73-'87 I think.... they have a geater angle/v-shape to them. Don't qoute me, lol. __________________ 1987 GMC Wrangler - 305TBI/TH400/Duals 1968 Camaro - Resto 2010 Ranger I only drive truck 6 months a year... Dam Canadian winters.

12-14-2010, 10:34 PM	#3
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: '88-'98 front bumper on '73-'87 Can't say that I have seen one. But with the right tools and enough time, anything can be done. I think the smooth bumpers look a lot better. I smoothed mine on my '81 but didn't move the lights.

12-14-2010, 11:23 PM	#4
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,266	Re: '88-'98 front bumper on '73-'87 http://image.truckinweb.com/f/101286..._side_view.jpg __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress

12-15-2010, 12:21 AM	#8
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: '88-'98 front bumper on '73-'87 that pic looks very good. They do have a pretty good v shape to them I got an 88 k1500 and dad has an 84. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

12-15-2010, 07:11 PM	#9
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: '88-'98 front bumper on '73-'87 no way is that an 81-87 bumper it looks exactly like the stock 88-98 trucks just not as much v shape to it. I bet they cut it in half, took out all or some of the v shape and then welded it back together. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

12-15-2010, 07:29 PM	#10
low88burb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sidney iowa Posts: 62	Re: '88-'98 front bumper on '73-'87 i put one on the suburban i used to have . i just cut the top and bottom and ground the ends where it wraped around the finders . made my own brackets.

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