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moregrip Enthusiast

moregrip

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Just finished taking the HD bumper off the truck and took some picks of a used Joe Gibbs front bumper positioned for evaluation purposes, looks pretty good to me, but I must ask, whadda ya'll think? and, should I green-light this conversion?

 

It's going to take a little bit of work to fit, however, its not going to be that big of a deal. The biggest problem is the fact that everything hanging off the front end on an HD sits 2" lower than a 1500series truck because of the taller frame, no worries though, I'll just have to massage the stock bumper mounts a bit :fume::confused:

 

anyway

 

 

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silverad03 Enthusiast

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I think it looks good! Smooths out the lines up front really well...kinda reminds me of the one-piece front bumper look coming out on the 07 Tahoe.

 

If you can get the mounts to line up properly...I say go for it!

 

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If you decide to to do it...make sure you put some pics up when you're done! :confused:

moregrip Enthusiast

moregrip

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Update:

 

Finished the brackets, I'm using stacks of washers for now, need to get some aluminum spacers machined up at the correct measurements. Bracket relocation is rock solid, I can shake the entire truck quite well from one bracket alone, front to back strength seems good as well. enjoy:)

 

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moregrip Enthusiast

moregrip

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Heres a pick with the actual bumper bolted up to the modified brackets:

 

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and a couple of pics with the JG bumper resting on it:

 

 

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moregrip Enthusiast

moregrip

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I'm on the flip side of the coin and say that I like the stock bumper better than the JG. But that's me. You do what you want.  :fume:

 

 

 

 

thanks for your input :fume:

 

Final mock-up pics, heat exchanger and intercooler pump relocated, bumper firmly in place, everything clearanced and fitting well :judge:

 

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Now that I look at it, I kinda like the chrome grill, and I think the JG bumper looks more proportionate with the "power dome" hood over the 03-05 non HD hood.........hmm........what should I do, any recommendations are welcome at this point :confused:

SS Crew Enthusiast

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Go for a painted or SS grille, paint the mirrors, go with Escalade door handles and paint the tailgate handle. Leave the body side moulding, since that keeps some of the road noise out plus it ties the bright wheels in with the bright strip in the moulding and the chrome bumper.

 

Just my $0.02

 

SS :fume:

moregrip Enthusiast

moregrip

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Go for a painted or SS grille, paint the mirrors, go with Escalade door handles and paint the tailgate handle.  Leave the body side moulding, since that keeps some of the road noise out plus it ties the bright wheels in with the bright strip in the moulding and the chrome bumper.

 

Just my $0.02

 

SS :fume:

 

 

 

 

sounds like you've done this before, got any pics of your setup?

SS Crew Enthusiast

SS Crew

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Go for a painted or SS grille, paint the mirrors, go with Escalade door handles and paint the tailgate handle.  Leave the body side moulding, since that keeps some of the road noise out plus it ties the bright wheels in with the bright strip in the moulding and the chrome bumper.

 

Just my $0.02

 

SS :fume:

 

 

 

 

sounds like you've done this before, got any pics of your setup?

 

 

 

 

I can't post any pics on this site since I don't have a website to host my pics.

I have posted some pics on Performance Trucks website.

 

I've got pix at QuadrasteerClub.com, but you have to be a member to see the posted pictures.

 

I'll figure out a way to get them on this site!

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I like the JG bumper, I have a 2004 2500HD CC D/A how much trouble would it be for me to raise my stock bumper and get a 2006 painted bumper cap. Been wanting to do this since I bought my truck.

 

If anyone has do this before your info would be appreciated.

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