Flipping a TF front bumper? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tri5Nerd · 04-20-2009, 10:40 PM

I this has been done many times, I see trucks with the bumper flipped.
I've been trying to flip the bumper to pull it closer to the body without success.
Can someone give me a how to on doing this?
Should I leave the brackets the way they are or should I flip the brackets also?

Tri5

chevyrestoguy · 04-21-2009, 10:33 AM

If you flip the bumper, the brackets have to flip also because the shape of the bumper is not consistent from top to bottom. I flipped my stock bumper after I installed the Camaro clip, and it was more work than I was expecting. That stock bumper is very heavy, and getting it in place and gapped correctly from side-to-side was a pain. It wanted to flop everywhere, so get some help from a buddy. It's a nice look, though.

1-ton of fun · 04-21-2009, 10:43 AM

anybody have a pic?

CAL 58 GMC · 04-21-2009, 10:46 AM

To get the bumper in closer on my truck I shorten the end off the frame rails and re-drilled the bracket holes.

Tri5Nerd · 04-21-2009, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

To get the bumper in closer on my truck I shorten the end off the frame rails and re-drilled the bracket holes.

CAL,

Did you flip it when you shorten the frame rail? You have a camaro clip right?
Which is what I have, it's just a pain get it to go over the lower valance, maybe that is sitting too high.

Tri5

04-20-2009, 10:40 PM	#1
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Flipping a TF front bumper? I this has been done many times, I see trucks with the bumper flipped. I've been trying to flip the bumper to pull it closer to the body without success. Can someone give me a how to on doing this? Should I leave the brackets the way they are or should I flip the brackets also? Tri5

04-21-2009, 10:33 AM	#2
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Flipping a TF front bumper? If you flip the bumper, the brackets have to flip also because the shape of the bumper is not consistent from top to bottom. I flipped my stock bumper after I installed the Camaro clip, and it was more work than I was expecting. That stock bumper is very heavy, and getting it in place and gapped correctly from side-to-side was a pain. It wanted to flop everywhere, so get some help from a buddy. It's a nice look, though.

04-21-2009, 10:43 AM	#3
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04-21-2009, 10:46 AM	#4
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Flipping a TF front bumper? To get the bumper in closer on my truck I shorten the end off the frame rails and re-drilled the bracket holes. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4



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