Where's the best place to buy bumpers? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**CC69Rat** · 09-21-2015, 05:30 PM

I need new front and rear bumpers for my 68. Who has the best quality as far as chrome plating, longevity, etc. ?

Xeen · 09-21-2015, 06:26 PM

The fleetside rear bumper from LMC is junk I wouldn't buy it, the steel is weird it is flexible like spring steel and doesn't hold it's shape and bows in the middle when installed.
I have heard this complaint over and over and I'm not sure what brand it is and if you can even get another brand but I wanted you to be aware.

In The Ten Ring · 09-21-2015, 06:37 PM

I'd check the parts forum for junkyard parts and then get it rechromed. GMC Paul's is supposed to be good along with Classic Heartbeat but seriously, with so many originals out there, I'd get one of those.

**leddzepp** · 09-21-2015, 07:36 PM

Get ones that are triple chrome plated. They are all made overseas nowadays. I have bought several from Brothers over the years and am very happy with them. I am sure there is another vendor closer to you that carries the same style.

Mator · 09-21-2015, 08:37 PM

I just bought front and rear from GMC Paul's very happy with the product I received and the customer service.

PanelDeland · 09-21-2015, 10:42 PM

Make sure when you install it, that you follow torque instructions. Overtorqing will cause cracking of the chrome at the bolt holes and allow rust to start.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-22-2015, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

I'd check the parts forum for junkyard parts and then get it rechromed. GMC Paul's is supposed to be good along with Classic Heartbeat but seriously, with so many originals out there, I'd get one of those.

Where is this parts forum?

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-22-2015, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Make sure when you install it, that you follow torque instructions. Overtorqing will cause cracking of the chrome at the bolt holes and allow rust to start.

Yep, I threw a fresh rear bumper on decades ago, and I managed to jack it up immediately. Two dents from the brackets. Probably didn't have the the brackets lined up correctly in the first place, and may have even been the wrong parts (coil Vs leaf springs differ).

Don't know what the torque is yet, but will a have fresh front and rear before long. Can't fk it up this time.

Nitis · 09-22-2015, 03:29 AM

ordered one from Brothers for the front of my nephews 71 gmc 4x4 and it worked fine looks great.

Dad wants one of the ones from LMC with the exhaust cutouts

Xeen · 09-22-2015, 06:32 AM

I wonder if there is more than one company making the rear bumper or if it's just one company rebranding the part for everyone.
I purchased the "premium" triple nickle rear bumper and like I said earlier it was like spring steel and it flexed and bowed in the middle as soon as I installed it.
I'm sure the chrome plating itself will be excellent I am just questioning the steel they used to construct it.

chefk85 · 05-09-2016, 08:39 PM

Brothers looks great and I don't mind spending money on my truck, but by the time you buy all the parts its getting pretty spendy for a DD truck. Maybe a gently used one from a board member?

XwalkerX · 05-09-2016, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xeen

The fleetside rear bumper from LMC is junk I wouldn't buy it, the steel is weird it is flexible like spring steel and doesn't hold it's shape and bows in the middle when installed.
I have heard this complaint over and over and I'm not sure what brand it is and if you can even get another brand but I wanted you to be aware.

ill vouch for the LMC stuff being crap

JWSmith · 05-09-2016, 10:25 PM

this is a great question...
I have been searching everywhere and cannot find a decent quality bumper. And when I come across an original, no one will ship it, even though I am willing to pay not only shipping and packaging, but for their time to box I up and take it to UPS.

In The Ten Ring · 05-09-2016, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JWSmith

this is a great question...
I have been searching everywhere and cannot find a decent quality bumper. And when I come across an original, no one will ship it, even though I am willing to pay not only shipping and packaging, but for their time to box I up and take it to UPS.

You'll run into that. Take a couple days off and go get it yourself. I've done that before. I once drove 1000 miles round trip for some parts.

In The Ten Ring · 05-09-2016, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Where is this parts forum?

Click on "Forums" at the top left of each page. Scroll down, reading as you go. It's below "trucks for sale."

09-21-2015, 05:30 PM	#1
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,216	Where's the best place to buy bumpers? I need new front and rear bumpers for my 68. Who has the best quality as far as chrome plating, longevity, etc. ? __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

09-21-2015, 06:26 PM	#2
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Where's the best place to buy bumpers? The fleetside rear bumper from LMC is junk I wouldn't buy it, the steel is weird it is flexible like spring steel and doesn't hold it's shape and bows in the middle when installed. I have heard this complaint over and over and I'm not sure what brand it is and if you can even get another brand but I wanted you to be aware. __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

09-21-2015, 06:37 PM	#3
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Where's the best place to buy bumpers? I'd check the parts forum for junkyard parts and then get it rechromed. GMC Paul's is supposed to be good along with Classic Heartbeat but seriously, with so many originals out there, I'd get one of those.

09-21-2015, 07:36 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,058	Re: Where's the best place to buy bumpers? Get ones that are triple chrome plated. They are all made overseas nowadays. I have bought several from Brothers over the years and am very happy with them. I am sure there is another vendor closer to you that carries the same style. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

09-21-2015, 08:37 PM	#5
Mator Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Clinton Iowa Posts: 337	Re: Where's the best place to buy bumpers? I just bought front and rear from GMC Paul's very happy with the product I received and the customer service. __________________ Build sheet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7277491

09-21-2015, 10:42 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Where's the best place to buy bumpers? Make sure when you install it, that you follow torque instructions. Overtorqing will cause cracking of the chrome at the bolt holes and allow rust to start. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

09-22-2015, 03:29 AM	#9
Nitis Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NOR-CAL Posts: 1,134	Re: Where's the best place to buy bumpers? ordered one from Brothers for the front of my nephews 71 gmc 4x4 and it worked fine looks great. Dad wants one of the ones from LMC with the exhaust cutouts

09-22-2015, 06:32 AM	#10
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Where's the best place to buy bumpers? I wonder if there is more than one company making the rear bumper or if it's just one company rebranding the part for everyone. I purchased the "premium" triple nickle rear bumper and like I said earlier it was like spring steel and it flexed and bowed in the middle as soon as I installed it. I'm sure the chrome plating itself will be excellent I am just questioning the steel they used to construct it. __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

05-09-2016, 08:39 PM	#11
chefk85 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Bellevue, Id Posts: 173	Re: Where's the best place to buy bumpers? Brothers looks great and I don't mind spending money on my truck, but by the time you buy all the parts its getting pretty spendy for a DD truck. Maybe a gently used one from a board member? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...25#post7532025 71 Cheyenne K10. 283/Th350/NP205. 3.07s non posi. 31x10.5 Bighorns.L31 350 Vortec swap in progress. 79 Suburban K20. 350/350. 6" lift. 35x12.5 Toyos. 93 Burb K1500. 350/4l60e Parting out. 2001 Tahoe LT, 5.3, autoride, 265/75s, leather, loaded, family hauler, 243k miles!

05-09-2016, 10:25 PM	#13
JWSmith Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Godfrey, IL Posts: 220	Re: Where's the best place to buy bumpers? this is a great question... I have been searching everywhere and cannot find a decent quality bumper. And when I come across an original, no one will ship it, even though I am willing to pay not only shipping and packaging, but for their time to box I up and take it to UPS.

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