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Old 03-09-2019, 02:49 AM   #1
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Shaving Bumper Bolts?

Any tips, Tricks, Or Techniques? Thank You
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Old 03-09-2019, 11:09 AM   #2
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Clean the bumper really good where you weld it.
I did mine about 30 years ago. Take the bumper and have it installed so you get the right angle on the bolts into the brackets and tac them off then pull it off and weld it.






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It sucks not being able to hear!

LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB!
After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.
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Old 03-10-2019, 02:03 PM   #3
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Re: Shaving Bumper Bolts?

I’m a little confused by your last sentence Andy. With bumper installed and lined up, tack weld the bolt heads to the bumper so the bolts will stay aligned. Remove the bumper and weld the bolts to the bumper from the backside. Grind the bolt heads off on the pretty side, weld the gaps shut, grind some more and finish with bodywork.
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Old 03-11-2019, 07:24 AM   #4
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I’m a little confused by your last sentence Andy. With bumper installed and lined up, tack weld the bolt heads to the bumper so the bolts will stay aligned. Remove the bumper and weld the bolts to the bumper from the backside. Grind the bolt heads off on the pretty side, weld the gaps shut, grind some more and finish with bodywork.

Why I said the same thing you did!
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Take the bumper and have it installed so you get the right angle on the bolts into the brackets and tac them off then pull it off and weld it.
If he is shaving the bolts off I think he knows to do all the rest himself. If not I guess he should hire it out.
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It sucks not being able to hear!

LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB!
After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.
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Old 03-18-2019, 08:43 PM   #5
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Re: Shaving Bumper Bolts?

after you tack the bolts in place i always like to put a decent size washer on the backside of the bumper around the square end of the carriage bolt. and weld both together then weld the washer to the bumper. It gives a slight reinforcement and more welding surface. then cut the heads off and weld em up. Hope this helps
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Old 03-18-2019, 08:53 PM   #6
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Re: Shaving Bumper Bolts?

They sell smoothed bumpers . . .
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Old 03-18-2019, 11:21 PM   #7
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They sell smoothed bumpers . . .
Exactly what I was gonna say.
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Old 03-19-2019, 06:00 PM   #8
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Re: Shaving Bumper Bolts?

One more thing; do not over tighten the nut or you WILL dimple the nice side were the weld is.
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Old 03-19-2019, 09:22 PM   #9
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They do now. They didn't back 28 years ago when I built mine.
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Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun!
It sucks not being able to hear!

LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB!
After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.
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