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Eighty-6 · 03-07-2009, 09:38 PM

I just finished mocking up the sport bumper i received from LMC and there's a big slot in between the bumper and the bed. I thought i read on here that several of you have pulled the bumper in. Can someone post how much we can pull the sport bumper in with out it affecting tailgate functionality and also how did you do it? Pics would help if you have them.

Thanks

tvblazer78 · 03-07-2009, 09:47 PM

BoatPuller did it to his, Hope he can post something for ya..

sierra4x4 · 03-07-2009, 09:59 PM

Their is a filler panel thet fits in there to fill the gap some are plastic and some are metal. I think Blazer ones are the same. But, I know that Suburban ones are different.

Eighty-6 · 03-07-2009, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sierra4x4

Their is a filler panel thet fits in there to fill the gap some are plastic and some are metal. I think Blazer ones are the same. But, I know that Suburban ones are different.

I saw that in the LMC catalog but it seems like they are only long enough to cover the brackets. To me it doesn't look good with the gap that big now if the filler panels run the width of the bed that may work.

OJOE · 03-08-2009, 08:46 AM

i like to move mine in like this

rod86 · 03-08-2009, 08:57 AM

OJOE - how did you move it forward? did you just slot the bumper bracket holes an slide futher forward?

Eighty-6 · 03-08-2009, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OJOE

i like to move mine in like this

Now that's a sweet looking truck

. How far did you bring it in?

OJOE · 03-08-2009, 09:12 AM

while building the truck i had to build a hidden hitch because of a blazer gas tank install. i also modified the bumper brackets to move the bumper in.i welded this all in.
you can pull your bumper in until it looks good to you (about 1/2" from bed corner) and weld in place or redrill and use bolts. be sure to check clearance on tail gate.

bigblock73 · 03-08-2009, 09:20 AM

If you have the HD (longer) leafs, it isn't so simple. The ends of the brackets will have to be trimmed off in addition to drilling new holes or elongating the existing.

Eighty-6 · 03-08-2009, 09:35 AM

Thanks for the info guys. This helps point me in the right direction. I'll let you all know how it turns out.

03-07-2009, 09:38 PM	#1
Eighty-6 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Round Rock, Tx Posts: 249	sport bumper ?'s I just finished mocking up the sport bumper i received from LMC and there's a big slot in between the bumper and the bed. I thought i read on here that several of you have pulled the bumper in. Can someone post how much we can pull the sport bumper in with out it affecting tailgate functionality and also how did you do it? Pics would help if you have them. Thanks

03-07-2009, 09:47 PM	#2
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: sport bumper ?'s BoatPuller did it to his, Hope he can post something for ya.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

03-07-2009, 09:59 PM	#3
sierra4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 308	Re: sport bumper ?'s Their is a filler panel thet fits in there to fill the gap some are plastic and some are metal. I think Blazer ones are the same. But, I know that Suburban ones are different.

03-08-2009, 08:46 AM	#5
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: sport bumper ?'s i like to move mine in like this Attached Images __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

03-08-2009, 08:57 AM	#6
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: sport bumper ?'s OJOE - how did you move it forward? did you just slot the bumper bracket holes an slide futher forward? __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

03-08-2009, 09:12 AM	#8
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: sport bumper ?'s while building the truck i had to build a hidden hitch because of a blazer gas tank install. i also modified the bumper brackets to move the bumper in.i welded this all in. you can pull your bumper in until it looks good to you (about 1/2" from bed corner) and weld in place or redrill and use bolts. be sure to check clearance on tail gate. __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK Last edited by OJOE; 03-08-2009 at 09:13 AM.

03-08-2009, 09:20 AM	#9
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: sport bumper ?'s If you have the HD (longer) leafs, it isn't so simple. The ends of the brackets will have to be trimmed off in addition to drilling new holes or elongating the existing. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-08-2009, 09:35 AM	#10
Eighty-6 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Round Rock, Tx Posts: 249	Re: sport bumper ?'s Thanks for the info guys. This helps point me in the right direction. I'll let you all know how it turns out.

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