1972 Blazer Front bumper supports - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

scoyote · 02-06-2010, 07:04 PM

Ok....I gotta think there are different sizes of support for the front bumper because the ones I have are just too long....or something.

It had a homemade bumper when I bought it so I didn't have the original supports.

I bought some from a guy out east here and they just don't fit!

The only place I can see for them to bolt to the frame is where the front springs bolt....there is a perfect hole right there but that makes them too long to fit the hole in the bumper.

So, I'm wondering.....maybe 2wd and 4wd are different sizes and possibly I have a set for a 2wd?

Anyone know for sure?

Something is going on....and it's driving me nuts ;-)

HuggerCST · 02-06-2010, 10:13 PM

Yes the outer front bumper brackets for a 4x4 are different. I don't have a pic, but I think they are a little shorter, and I know that the left one has a notch to clear the spring perch. Maybe the right one too, but I'm not sure. My right one is missing.

*sharpie1972* · 02-06-2010, 10:20 PM

Yep, the 4x4 brackets bolt near the radiator support bolts. Here's afew pics of the ones you need. Sharpie

scoyote · 02-06-2010, 11:49 PM

OK.....well then....anyone wanna trade?
Sigh.....

02-06-2010, 07:04 PM	#1
scoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the shores of Bull Shoals, AR Posts: 509	1972 Blazer Front bumper supports Ok....I gotta think there are different sizes of support for the front bumper because the ones I have are just too long....or something. It had a homemade bumper when I bought it so I didn't have the original supports. I bought some from a guy out east here and they just don't fit! The only place I can see for them to bolt to the frame is where the front springs bolt....there is a perfect hole right there but that makes them too long to fit the hole in the bumper. So, I'm wondering.....maybe 2wd and 4wd are different sizes and possibly I have a set for a 2wd? Anyone know for sure? Something is going on....and it's driving me nuts ;-) __________________ 1972 Blazer - Bronco Orange - In the werks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=323444 1991 F250 - Hunting truck w/ Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front and rear winches .... and more.... 1997 Grand Cherokee - fun jeep - Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front winch, 411 gears, lots of lights ;-) 2004 Hot Rod DuraMax - Dnyo'd at the wheels with 525 HP and 1100 lbs torque.....mustang killer.

02-06-2010, 10:13 PM	#2
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: 1972 Blazer Front bumper supports Yes the outer front bumper brackets for a 4x4 are different. I don't have a pic, but I think they are a little shorter, and I know that the left one has a notch to clear the spring perch. Maybe the right one too, but I'm not sure. My right one is missing. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

02-06-2010, 10:20 PM	#3
sharpie1972 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Powell, Wyoming Posts: 4,973	Re: 1972 Blazer Front bumper supports Yep, the 4x4 brackets bolt near the radiator support bolts. Here's afew pics of the ones you need. Sharpie Attached Images

02-06-2010, 11:49 PM	#4
scoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the shores of Bull Shoals, AR Posts: 509	Re: 1972 Blazer Front bumper supports OK.....well then....anyone wanna trade? Sigh..... __________________ 1972 Blazer - Bronco Orange - In the werks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=323444 1991 F250 - Hunting truck w/ Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front and rear winches .... and more.... 1997 Grand Cherokee - fun jeep - Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front winch, 411 gears, lots of lights ;-) 2004 Hot Rod DuraMax - Dnyo'd at the wheels with 525 HP and 1100 lbs torque.....mustang killer.



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