Shaved - er Trimmed - er Front Bumper Modification

[chris@bigjranch.com]

Here's a modification I started on my Bumper yesterday, and a picture of my inspiration. It's not finished but I think you get the look I'm going for.

[chris@bigjranch.com]

Here are some more pictures!

[benoit454]

nice work, now you need a filler piece.

[chris@bigjranch.com]

Originally Posted by benoit454

nice work, now you need a filler piece.

How true. Workin on that

[1badgmc]

If you move the bumper back up to where it should be, you won't have to worry about filler panels. Anytime I've ever seen a sectioned front bumper done like this, fillers have never been needed.

[scotts62]

I like the looks of the brown truck but it kinda looks like it got punched in the nose

[dragginmetal]

Originally Posted by 1badgmc

If you move the bumper back up to where it should be, you won't have to worry about filler panels. Anytime I've ever seen a sectioned front bumper done like this, fillers have never been needed.

Those are 94-98 grilles. They are alittle longer. With 88-93 if you dont use the filler, you have to raise the bumper up from the stock location.

I tucked this one 1.5". The side filler does fit, just not installed in this pic.


this one .75"

[1badgmc]

Originally Posted by scotts62

I like the looks of the brown truck but it kinda looks like it got punched in the nose

I agree. That bumper is taken back a little too far for me.

Originally Posted by dragginmetal

Those are 94-98 grilles. They are alittle longer. With 88-93 if you dont use the filler, you have to raise the bumper up from the stock location.

You know, I never noticed that before.

[gmtec93c1500]

what did you do to your bumper brackets to move the bumper back... this looks awesome and whats the point of the frame mod dose it move the bumper up more?

[chris@bigjranch.com]

Originally Posted by gmtec93c1500

what did you do to your bumper brackets to move the bumper back... this looks awesome and whats the point of the frame mod dose it move the bumper up more?

Right now, I just have the outer brackets done, I'll try to take some pictures today. The outer brackets were done by cutting a pie shape out and bending back 3 inches, and drilling a new hole for the bolt.

Because of the rounded shape of the bumper, to bring it back three inches the frame had to be brought up a little. Doesn't raise it. Just keeps it the same height three inches back. :-)
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[gmtec93c1500]

i was thinking if i did this i would bring it up to make up the differance of the filler piece i got a 93 style grille same as you whats the measurement between the top of the bumper and how much more will i have to clearance off the frame?

[chris@bigjranch.com]

Here are some more pictures

[chris@bigjranch.com]

and some more, last picture is what is sticking out from the side. gotta shove that under neath next.

[dragginmetal]

It's comming along nicely. It's definitely alot more work than most people think.

[chris@bigjranch.com]

Originally Posted by dragginmetal

It's comming along nicely. It's definitely alot more work than most people think.

Thanks, and you're right!

[gmtec93c1500]

cant wait to see the results man ... you have inspired!!!

[chris@bigjranch.com]

Originally Posted by gmtec93c1500

cant wait to see the results man ... you have inspired!!!

Thanks, and I can't wait either.