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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-19-2018, 02:51 PM

I had another thread out there, but it was a mess and no responses, so starting over

My truck is a 2WD, SWB C-10 with rear leaf springs. For what it's worth, the truck had a factory step bumper. The sport bumper brackets I got read for 4x4, but the vendor says they're correct for 2WD as well. From here I don't see what they're for. It's the inner bracket that's the problem, I think all outer brackets are the same.

The images show where I'm at. Makes it difficult not having the right bolt pattern, but I think I'm on the right track. Any input appreciated, especially those with a SWB 2WD fleetside with leaf springs. GMC anyone? - I believe they're primarily leaf springs.

Other than that:

It would go a long way if someone could tell me the distance from the frame rail to the bumper mounting surface. I suspect it doesn't matter leaf spring or coil on a SWB. Seems a SWB 4x4 would be the same. Maybe even a LWB, because my C-20 has a similar bolt pattern used for a step bumper.

Strikes me the brackets for a coil spring truck may be a better option. Thank you.

Some links:

Post 10 shows the brackets mounted. I think it's a SWB coil spring truck. It's mounted consistent with image 2 (bolt patterns A & B): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488496

Some coil spring brackets. One is wrong, the holes in the brackets are supposed to face up for gravel guards, but it probably works without them. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=307775

This guy had the same issue as I d. Appears he ended up using the brackets for a coil spring truck. Post 3 is a mystery, he's using three bolts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634044

Same problem, and he ran with brackets for a coil spring truck as well: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=213260

09-19-2018, 02:51 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Anyone have a SWB fleet, 2WD leaf springs & rear sport bumper? Could use some help I had another thread out there, but it was a mess and no responses, so starting over My truck is a 2WD, SWB C-10 with rear leaf springs. For what it's worth, the truck had a factory step bumper. The sport bumper brackets I got read for 4x4, but the vendor says they're correct for 2WD as well. From here I don't see what they're for. It's the inner bracket that's the problem, I think all outer brackets are the same. The images show where I'm at. Makes it difficult not having the right bolt pattern, but I think I'm on the right track. Any input appreciated, especially those with a SWB 2WD fleetside with leaf springs. GMC anyone? - I believe they're primarily leaf springs. Other than that: It would go a long way if someone could tell me the distance from the frame rail to the bumper mounting surface. I suspect it doesn't matter leaf spring or coil on a SWB. Seems a SWB 4x4 would be the same. Maybe even a LWB, because my C-20 has a similar bolt pattern used for a step bumper. Strikes me the brackets for a coil spring truck may be a better option. Thank you. Some links: Post 10 shows the brackets mounted. I think it's a SWB coil spring truck. It's mounted consistent with image 2 (bolt patterns A & B): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488496 Some coil spring brackets. One is wrong, the holes in the brackets are supposed to face up for gravel guards, but it probably works without them. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=307775 This guy had the same issue as I d. Appears he ended up using the brackets for a coil spring truck. Post 3 is a mystery, he's using three bolts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634044 Same problem, and he ran with brackets for a coil spring truck as well: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=213260 Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details such as OEM identifications& part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 09-20-2018 at 02:04 PM. Reason: Add clarity