body lift bumper brackets - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cochino12 · 01-24-2005, 05:58 PM

Wow try and say that 3x fast ha ha.

I decided it would be too big of a pain to take the body lift off my '73, but I still hate the bumper gap. Does anyone know if body lift brackets are available?

Prerunner1982 · 01-24-2005, 06:12 PM

i am sure they are.... some come with the lifts... try contacting a reputable off road shop.. or you could have some made if you know someone or have access to that kind of stuff.

Destructo · 01-24-2005, 07:01 PM

I have not found any bumper brackets for 73-87, from what I have seen you pretty much have to make your own, or modify the existing brackets, shouldn't be too hard of a job. I think with the rear you can flip the factory brackets and do a little work and make them work, but I have never done it myself.

redz 1970 K5 · 01-24-2005, 07:14 PM

For the front of my 82 4x4 GMC, my 71 K5 and my old 80 F150, I had the front bumper brought up by the only means available- cutting and rewelding. They cut the front 3-4" of the frame horns off, weld on a flat plate to the existing frame, and weld the frame horns up 3". I have paid anywhere from $40-150 to have this done (depending on who you know) No brackets are available for these years.

I think the reason being, the bumper mounts DIRECTLY to the frame. In later model years, there are brackets between the bumper and the frame, which allow companies to make lift brackets.

As far as the back goes, I have had good luck just flipping the stock mount brackets and getting the bumper up 3" with some convincing.

01-24-2005, 05:58 PM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	body lift bumper brackets Wow try and say that 3x fast ha ha. I decided it would be too big of a pain to take the body lift off my '73, but I still hate the bumper gap. Does anyone know if body lift brackets are available? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

01-24-2005, 06:12 PM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	i am sure they are.... some come with the lifts... try contacting a reputable off road shop.. or you could have some made if you know someone or have access to that kind of stuff. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

01-24-2005, 07:01 PM	#3
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	I have not found any bumper brackets for 73-87, from what I have seen you pretty much have to make your own, or modify the existing brackets, shouldn't be too hard of a job. I think with the rear you can flip the factory brackets and do a little work and make them work, but I have never done it myself. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

01-24-2005, 07:14 PM	#4
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	For the front of my 82 4x4 GMC, my 71 K5 and my old 80 F150, I had the front bumper brought up by the only means available- cutting and rewelding. They cut the front 3-4" of the frame horns off, weld on a flat plate to the existing frame, and weld the frame horns up 3". I have paid anywhere from $40-150 to have this done (depending on who you know) No brackets are available for these years. I think the reason being, the bumper mounts DIRECTLY to the frame. In later model years, there are brackets between the bumper and the frame, which allow companies to make lift brackets. As far as the back goes, I have had good luck just flipping the stock mount brackets and getting the bumper up 3" with some convincing. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more



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