2014 Step Bumper Install on 2012

2017SierraSLT · February 20, 2014

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

Edited February 20, 2014 by 2013sierrasle

white1500 · February 20, 2014

Great results! It fits in very nicely.

cobrajet84 · February 20, 2014

cool project, looks good.

shortnugly · April 10, 2014

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?

SILVERADOSC540 · April 11, 2014

Shortnugly, I've got a few here, but will get more as Iowa begins to thaw out...

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/159313-silveradosc540-no-longer/page-11

Zebrafive · October 27, 2014

Tucks in nicely.

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

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]

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.

shortnugly · January 7, 2015

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.

lancer10285 · March 14, 2015

Did you install the bumper onto a 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton? I tried doing the same install on my 1/2 and the dimensions on the 2014 frame rail bracket would not match.

eddietorn · March 19, 2015

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

Edited March 19, 2015 by eddietorn

shortnugly · March 19, 2015

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.

WilliamBos · March 21, 2015

Thanks for sharing this, love the upgrade. Is the new 14 style bumper strong in the corners where the foot step is?

shortnugly · March 22, 2015

Yeah, strong enough.

You can feel it flex just a little when stepping up.

You'd have to be a 450 pounder to tweak it.

92ss wagon · July 11, 2015

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

92ss wagon · July 12, 2015

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

allwhite_chevy · March 1, 2016

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.

Edited March 1, 2016 by allwhite_chevy