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That came out really nice. It looks like a true factory installation.

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Will continue this tomorrow.....

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The gaps on top were ever-so-slightly wider than the old bumper. So if you walk out of the store and catch someone back there with a millimeter ruler, punch him right in the left ear.   Old shot f

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Got the new bumper '14 on my '12 so I thought I'd share before and after pics and some things I ran across.   Pics of '12 bumper. fitment and gaps were a little tighter than the new '14 bumper. For

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Awesome, detailed write up. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

 

Ok, how did I miss this?

 

You gonna tease us or post some pics of this little scalpel?

 

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Tucks in nicely.

 

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Shot of the bracket that supported the old bumper.[/size]

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3/4" space. Gonna fab up some aluminum dowels to wedge in there on both sides. Tap one end and secure with a fender washer.[/size]

 

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New bumper sits up against the bed.[/size]

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Last photo "New bumper sits up against the bed" Could the bumper have been mounted further back? Maybe elongate some holes? Or could the bumper have been notched (and not show) for more clearance? My worry would be a light hit to the bumper would transfer damage to the box (which seem to dent easily)

 

Also, are you able to reach behind the bumper to wash the box corner? It bugs me I can't on my 2011 Silverado.

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Sorry about the delay in responding.

 

No further adjustment back.

 

Even if it was to make a small indentation or rub slightly, I'm not worried about it. I think it's well worth the great utility of the step bumper.

 

I'll try to get another/better picture and post up.

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Truck looks sweet. New stainless bumper really compliments the rear of your white truck. Thanks for posting and updating.

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Thanks guys.

 

Bumper was from a '14 1500 onto my '12 1500.

 

Bumper mounting points were a precise match. I could be wrong but the mounting points shouldn't have changed on the GMT900 series.

 

I could see it not working with a 2500 to 1500 attempt.

 

WAY worth the money for this easy upgrade.

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I'm in the process of this mod, my truck is a nnbs Silverado 1500. The 14 bumper I have is off a Sierra. The brackets do not line up with the new bumper.

 

did you use the brackets of the old bumper? or new ones? I'm assuming new since there was no mention of swapping them.

 

any help is great thanks

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It's odd my old brackets measure 41" spread, the 2014 brackets measure 41.75" spread. So I found the problem just not sure of the solution

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I seem to be having a problem with mounting my 14 bumper on my 07.5 silverado. The inner brackets are hitting the bed and it's about 3/8" from the holes lining up. It seems as if the arms aren't long enough. Any suggestions? I should have taken a picture to show you what my problem is but I got frustrated and abandoned the bumper swap.

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