rear step bumper.

f26yrn04558-72 · Post by **f26yrn04558-72** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 7:19 pm

Does anyone know if a step bumper from a 75 will fit on a 72?? I heard a roumer that the frame is a bit wider on the 75.

mrsnicks · Post by **mrsnicks** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 7:29 pm

It's not a rumor... the frame is 5" wider in the rear on the 4X2.. It is the same wide on the 4X4.

Not sure if it will fit though.

Patrick

f26yrn04558-72 · Post by **f26yrn04558-72** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 7:32 pm

mine is a 4x4 72, the bumper is off 75 4x2. the bumper was free I think I will make it fit. Thanks.

flyboy2610 · Post by **flyboy2610** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 7:39 pm

With enough sweat, and a big enough hammer, you can make ANYTHING fit!

rjewkes · Post by **rjewkes** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 1:26 am

or just weld or bolt on and adapter or some support metal that'll bring it down to the size of the 72 frame.

f26yrn04558-72 · Post by **f26yrn04558-72** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 11:08 pm

I was looking at it today, looks like I can weld on a 3/4 inch plate to the inside bumper where the bracket bolts to the bumper, and get some longer bolts. Thanks fo the info!

72hiboy4x4 · Post by **72hiboy4x4** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 9:01 am

I put a '74 2wd bumper on my 4x4 with a couple pieces of scrap 2" rectangular tube and a 1/2 inch plate. I can dig them out for ya and take pics if you like (and I can find them again...I seem to lose things just before I need them....)

EDIT.... come to think about it, I dont think I will use these again, as I will be cutting the rear of my frame off for the wrecker deck. make an offer and if they will work, they are yours.

f26yrn04558-72 · Post by **f26yrn04558-72** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 2:58 pm

Pictures would be awesome. I tend to do things the hard way.

72hiboy4x4 · Post by **72hiboy4x4** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 3:41 pm

here ya go

bracket total length > 15.5 inch
added on 2x3x3/16 tube > top 9 3/4 inch / bottom 9 1/8 inch
drilled 5/8 inch holes to match '74 bracket in tube (spot welded for stability while drilling)

don't mind the bend in the plate, the truck was rear ended before I got the bumper

f26yrn04558-72 · Post by **f26yrn04558-72** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 6:18 pm

Thanks, It looks easy enough.

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