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3/4 Ton Bumper Brackets
#1365340 06/17/2020 11:49 PM
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Hey-
My 3/4 ton ‘51 Chevy GMC needs rear bumper brackets.
Can I use 1/2 ton bumper brackets (much less expensive) on a
3/4 ton truck?
I’m thinking of maybe a thick shim To make up for extra width of the 1/2 ton frame members.
Just curious ....
Ronusny
Re: 3/4 Ton Bumper Brackets
ronusny #1365344 06/18/2020 12:20 AM
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Ron, it depends if the bumper police find you or not, then you can discuss it with them.

Ed

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Re: 3/4 Ton Bumper Brackets
ronusny #1365356 06/18/2020 1:56 AM
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They kinda fit like crap but you can rig them on there. I had a set on my 3/4 ton for a shirt time until i found a original set of correct 3/4t ones on ebay.

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Re: 3/4 Ton Bumper Brackets
ronusny #1365357 06/18/2020 1:58 AM
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If you’re able, or have a buddy, they are pretty easy to fabricate yourself. This all depends on what’s available for shop equipment.

I’m sure of the specs, but the 1/2 ton flares WAY more than my one ton frame. I wouldn’t shim that.

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Not sure if it helps or not, but I tried 1-ton rear bumper brackets on my 1/2-ton. Wasn't even close.

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Re: 3/4 Ton Bumper Brackets
ronusny #1365624 06/19/2020 9:22 PM
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Thanks everyone-
Guess I’ll bite the bullet and pay big bucks for the correct brackets.
RA

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