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**undertaker72** · 10-10-2015, 01:19 PM

well school me today , trying to install the sport bumper on the short bed and both sets of brackets I have rounded up for this project don't line up with factory holes in frame , do I possibly have 2 wheel brackets , I think I need longer arms , like the last picture I borrowed from one of randys post

bluek5 · 10-10-2015, 03:08 PM

Kevin,
It would appear that you need the longer brackets. My swb 4x4 has the wrong brackets and someone drilled through the spring perch in order to use them.

bluek5 · 10-10-2015, 03:15 PM

My 71 Blazer has the correct brackets. This must be a Blazer and Short Bed leaf spring bracket only. I put a 2 wheel drive bumper and brackets on my 3/4 4x4. Sorry about the bad pictures can't get a good one of the other side withe the gas tank and cross member in the way.
Paul

**undertaker72** · 10-10-2015, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluek5

My 71 Blazer has the correct brackets. This must be a Blazer and Short Bed leaf spring bracket only. I put a 2 wheel drive bumper and brackets on my 3/4 4x4. Sorry about the bad pictures can't get a good one of the other side withe the gas tank and cross member in the way.
Paul

Paul thats kinda whAt I was thinking I guess im stopped for the day , unless you have any long ones , thanks for the help

**jerry moss** · 10-10-2015, 07:43 PM

you need the longer version, kind of hard to see in the last picture but there is a support piece welded in the middle area, extra support on 4x4s i guess.

**undertaker72** · 10-10-2015, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jerry moss

you need the longer version, kind of hard to see in the last picture but there is a support piece welded in the middle area, extra support on 4x4s i guess.

thnks jerry , im thinking the same I swipe that longer pick from randys post I think that's the style I need thanks again kevin

**undertaker72** · 10-17-2015, 04:09 PM

well thanks for all the help guys we got it figured out , forgot to get the panhead screws for the dust shields but the bumper is on it

tommys72 · 10-17-2015, 04:42 PM

Looks good!

**jerry moss** · 10-17-2015, 10:58 PM

Glad you got it done, looks really good.

**DeadheadNM** · 10-17-2015, 11:46 PM

Looks great Kevin!

**undertaker72** · 10-18-2015, 12:00 AM

Thanks for all the kind words , I think l change rockers next , and blend some patina in the paint , trying to keep it together as I mess with it on weekends

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 10-18-2015, 12:16 AM

Rear leaf springs Vs coils differ. which do you have?

**undertaker72** · 10-18-2015, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Rear leaf springs Vs coils differ. which do you have?

The ones in fist pic are 2 wheel drive , I ordered the longer 4x4s and stuck them on this morning

10-10-2015, 01:19 PM	#1
undertaker72 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: nephi , utah Posts: 2,308	72 sport bumper bracket help well school me today , trying to install the sport bumper on the short bed and both sets of brackets I have rounded up for this project don't line up with factory holes in frame , do I possibly have 2 wheel brackets , I think I need longer arms , like the last picture I borrowed from one of randys post Attached Images

10-10-2015, 03:08 PM	#2
bluek5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lehi,Utah Posts: 1,330	Re: 72 sport bumper bracket help Kevin, It would appear that you need the longer brackets. My swb 4x4 has the wrong brackets and someone drilled through the spring perch in order to use them. Attached Images

10-10-2015, 03:15 PM	#3
bluek5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lehi,Utah Posts: 1,330	Re: 72 sport bumper bracket help My 71 Blazer has the correct brackets. This must be a Blazer and Short Bed leaf spring bracket only. I put a 2 wheel drive bumper and brackets on my 3/4 4x4. Sorry about the bad pictures can't get a good one of the other side withe the gas tank and cross member in the way. Paul Attached Images

10-10-2015, 07:43 PM	#5
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,751	Re: 72 sport bumper bracket help you need the longer version, kind of hard to see in the last picture but there is a support piece welded in the middle area, extra support on 4x4s i guess. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

10-17-2015, 04:09 PM	#7
undertaker72 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: nephi , utah Posts: 2,308	Re: 72 sport bumper bracket help well thanks for all the help guys we got it figured out , forgot to get the panhead screws for the dust shields but the bumper is on it Attached Images

10-17-2015, 04:42 PM	#8
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: 72 sport bumper bracket help Looks good! __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

10-17-2015, 10:58 PM	#9
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,751	Re: 72 sport bumper bracket help Glad you got it done, looks really good. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

10-17-2015, 11:46 PM	#10
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,297	Re: 72 sport bumper bracket help Looks great Kevin! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

10-18-2015, 12:00 AM	#11
undertaker72 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: nephi , utah Posts: 2,308	Re: 72 sport bumper bracket help Thanks for all the kind words , I think l change rockers next , and blend some patina in the paint , trying to keep it together as I mess with it on weekends

10-18-2015, 12:16 AM	#12
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Re: 72 sport bumper bracket help Rear leaf springs Vs coils differ. which do you have? __________________ 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



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