Stepside Rear Bumper Brackets - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cbbeard · 12-10-2014, 05:29 PM

So I'm a month away from my son's 16th birthday and trying to finish up our 84 GMC stepside project. I'm working on the bed and realized that I don't have the rear bumper brackets. Check LMC and they are out of stock. I've checked a couple of online places and they are pricey (180 to 200 bucks a set) and I've never dealt with the companies I've found.

So, bottom line question, anybody have good leads on a company that sells these? If they are pricey, I guess I'll have to bite the bullet, but I wanted some advice from those of you in the know.

Thanks in advance.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-10-2014, 08:51 PM

in texas your best bet is try the wrecking yards and get a set there have me coated or painted

cbbeard · 12-10-2014, 09:58 PM

Thanks Rusty, I may have to do that. I was hoping not to have to go on a chase for the brackets though, there don't seem to be a lot of stepsides salvaged in my area. Thanks for the reply.

*JonnyC10* · 12-10-2014, 11:30 PM

Ebay.

cbbeard · 12-10-2014, 11:44 PM

So far no luck on Ebay Jonny. And the few places I've contact don't have them in stock even though they have them on their website.

I'm starting to get nervous.

Greenlee · 12-11-2014, 12:21 AM

I bought mine from a member on this forum. Keep an eye on the parts section as they show up every now and then. Seems like when I bought them I remember reading that either the 73-87 stepside bumper or brackets or both was the same as the 67-72 trucks??? If you can verify that's true maybe it will expand your options a little.

I also remember seeing them in the LMC catalog and thinking they were crazy expensive.

**brakenit** · 12-11-2014, 02:00 AM

Does anyone know the GM part number for them? I think the NOS fleetside sport bumper I bought is actually for a stepside and I need to figure out if the brackets are as well. I may sell the bumper and brackets if they both end up being for a stepside as I dont see myself having any use for them in the future.

Greenlee · 12-11-2014, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by brakenit

Does anyone know the GM part number for them? I think the NOS fleetside sport bumper I bought is actually for a stepside and I need to figure out if the brackets are as well. I may sell the bumper and brackets if they both end up being for a stepside as I dont see myself having any use for them in the future.

It's easy to tell them apart. The fleetside sport bumper has two rows of mounting bolts (top and bottom), and the stepside bumper has one row of mounting bolts.

**brakenit** · 12-11-2014, 09:29 AM

So the brackets will only have 1 hole on the bumper mounting side? The bumper I have is definitely for a stepside at least, I'll have to go out to the garage and look at the brackets.

Greenlee · 12-11-2014, 09:48 AM

Yes

cbbeard · 12-11-2014, 10:37 AM

Let me know what you find out brakenit, I'll make you an offer you can't refuse!

**brakenit** · 12-11-2014, 10:51 AM

It's definitely all stepside stuff, I don't know what it's all worth or if it's smart to split it up at this point.

It's somewhat unfortunate considering what I went through to pick it up and I sold the new aftermarket fleetside sport bumper brackets I had thinking I had this stuff to use.

Excuse my messy workbench I have too many projects going on at once.

cbbeard · 12-11-2014, 10:59 AM

P.M. sent my man!

Tilt · 12-11-2014, 03:43 PM

I found mine, in the classifieds here. Now I just need to find a bumper to put on them.

**1774btcrew** · 12-11-2014, 04:08 PM

They do show up pretty often in the classifieds here. They usually run $100-125 a set for used. We don't have many stepsides here either but they do show up.

Tilt · 12-18-2014, 11:33 AM

Here is a set in the classifieds if your still needing them.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653271

aggie91 · 12-18-2014, 11:45 AM

Just an FYI for people looking for these brackets. If you do not care that they are OEM brackets, you can order the brackets for a 67-72 stepside (the rear bumper is the same thru '87 for the step side). With a little bit of modification they work fine. I did that on the '82 I built for Korbin. It is in my link below..."Sunburn"

Unfortunatly there are not any good pictures of what we did to make them work. Short story is the outer brackets work without any changes, the inners require some cutting on the end that attaches to the frame to make them fit/work correctly.

cbbeard · 12-18-2014, 12:13 PM

Thanks everybody, I did get a set from a member of this forum, but I'm sure others will be searching as well.

I've been amazed at how many stepside parts are so hard to find!

Greenlee · 12-18-2014, 09:52 PM

The fuel filler hose for a stepside is impossible to find. I had to "make" something for mine.

12-10-2014, 05:29 PM	#1
cbbeard Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 34	Stepside Rear Bumper Brackets So I'm a month away from my son's 16th birthday and trying to finish up our 84 GMC stepside project. I'm working on the bed and realized that I don't have the rear bumper brackets. Check LMC and they are out of stock. I've checked a couple of online places and they are pricey (180 to 200 bucks a set) and I've never dealt with the companies I've found. So, bottom line question, anybody have good leads on a company that sells these? If they are pricey, I guess I'll have to bite the bullet, but I wanted some advice from those of you in the know. Thanks in advance.

12-10-2014, 08:51 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	Re: Stepside Rear Bumper Brackets in texas your best bet is try the wrecking yards and get a set there have me coated or painted __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-10-2014, 09:58 PM	#3
cbbeard Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 34	Re: Stepside Rear Bumper Brackets Thanks Rusty, I may have to do that. I was hoping not to have to go on a chase for the brackets though, there don't seem to be a lot of stepsides salvaged in my area. Thanks for the reply.

12-10-2014, 11:30 PM	#4
JonnyC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: NH Posts: 280	Re: Stepside Rear Bumper Brackets Ebay.

12-10-2014, 11:44 PM	#5
cbbeard Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 34	Re: Stepside Rear Bumper Brackets So far no luck on Ebay Jonny. And the few places I've contact don't have them in stock even though they have them on their website. I'm starting to get nervous.

12-11-2014, 12:21 AM	#6
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: Stepside Rear Bumper Brackets I bought mine from a member on this forum. Keep an eye on the parts section as they show up every now and then. Seems like when I bought them I remember reading that either the 73-87 stepside bumper or brackets or both was the same as the 67-72 trucks??? If you can verify that's true maybe it will expand your options a little. I also remember seeing them in the LMC catalog and thinking they were crazy expensive.

12-11-2014, 02:00 AM	#7
brakenit Active Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 198	Re: Stepside Rear Bumper Brackets Does anyone know the GM part number for them? I think the NOS fleetside sport bumper I bought is actually for a stepside and I need to figure out if the brackets are as well. I may sell the bumper and brackets if they both end up being for a stepside as I dont see myself having any use for them in the future.

12-11-2014, 09:29 AM	#9
brakenit Active Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 198	Re: Stepside Rear Bumper Brackets So the brackets will only have 1 hole on the bumper mounting side? The bumper I have is definitely for a stepside at least, I'll have to go out to the garage and look at the brackets.

12-11-2014, 09:48 AM	#10
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: Stepside Rear Bumper Brackets Yes

12-11-2014, 10:37 AM	#11
cbbeard Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 34	Re: Stepside Rear Bumper Brackets Let me know what you find out brakenit, I'll make you an offer you can't refuse!

12-11-2014, 10:51 AM	#12
brakenit Active Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 198	Re: Stepside Rear Bumper Brackets It's definitely all stepside stuff, I don't know what it's all worth or if it's smart to split it up at this point. It's somewhat unfortunate considering what I went through to pick it up and I sold the new aftermarket fleetside sport bumper brackets I had thinking I had this stuff to use. Excuse my messy workbench I have too many projects going on at once.

12-11-2014, 10:59 AM	#13
cbbeard Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 34	Re: Stepside Rear Bumper Brackets P.M. sent my man!

12-11-2014, 03:43 PM	#14
Tilt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dayton, TX Posts: 335	Re: Stepside Rear Bumper Brackets I found mine, in the classifieds here. Now I just need to find a bumper to put on them. __________________ '83 Silverado Step Side '85 GMC short bed. '86 Chevy Step Side Custom Deluxe LQ9/4L80 swap (SOLD)

12-11-2014, 04:08 PM	#15
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,602	Re: Stepside Rear Bumper Brackets They do show up pretty often in the classifieds here. They usually run $100-125 a set for used. We don't have many stepsides here either but they do show up. __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

12-18-2014, 11:33 AM	#16
Tilt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dayton, TX Posts: 335	Re: Stepside Rear Bumper Brackets Here is a set in the classifieds if your still needing them. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653271 __________________ '83 Silverado Step Side '85 GMC short bed. '86 Chevy Step Side Custom Deluxe LQ9/4L80 swap (SOLD)



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12-18-2014, 11:45 AM	#17
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Stepside Rear Bumper Brackets Just an FYI for people looking for these brackets. If you do not care that they are OEM brackets, you can order the brackets for a 67-72 stepside (the rear bumper is the same thru '87 for the step side). With a little bit of modification they work fine. I did that on the '82 I built for Korbin. It is in my link below..."Sunburn" Unfortunatly there are not any good pictures of what we did to make them work. Short story is the outer brackets work without any changes, the inners require some cutting on the end that attaches to the frame to make them fit/work correctly. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square Last edited by aggie91; 12-18-2014 at 11:54 AM.

12-18-2014, 12:13 PM	#18
cbbeard Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 34	Re: Stepside Rear Bumper Brackets Thanks everybody, I did get a set from a member of this forum, but I'm sure others will be searching as well. I've been amazed at how many stepside parts are so hard to find!

12-18-2014, 09:52 PM	#19
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: Stepside Rear Bumper Brackets The fuel filler hose for a stepside is impossible to find. I had to "make" something for mine.

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