My new project, 1952 3100 Suburban. I read an older thread & it confused me? (Bumpers) I would guess that the front bumper & brackets are same as PU bumpers/brackets? Are the rear bumpers same as front bumpers? Are the rear bumper brackets same as PU truck rear brackets? Also, are the running boards & brackets the same as on long or short bed truck?
Last edited by OLDSCHOOL CHEV; 08/31/20217:40 PM.
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The bumpers on the Suburban, front and rear, are the same (same also as the front of a pickup). The front and rear brackets, however, are different, and I'm pretty sure (someone will confirm this) that the rear brackets of the Suburban are NOT the same as the rear brackets of the pickup.
The running boards are the same as those on a 3100 (1/2 ton) pickup.
Be careful of aftermarket bumpers (see my recent post).
I can confirm MNSmith's assertions that: 1) Suburban front and rear bumpers are interchangeable - with a slight exception: Original Suburban rear bumpers were heavier gauge steel than front bumpers - 1/4" vs 3/16". Doesn't matter unless you're doing a points restoration. 2) Pickup front bumpers will fit front and rear on a Suburban. The REAR BRACKETS however, will not interchange. 3) 1/2-ton Suburban rear bumper brackets are completely unique; pickup rear brackets won't work on a Sub, nor will 1-ton Sub rear brackets fit on a 1/2-ton Sub. It cost me $125 to learn that last one
My 51 suburban front and rear bumpers were identical and same as 1/2 ton pickup bumpers. Since they were in rough condition I replaced them with a set of 1 ton panel bumpers, which as mentioned above are considerably thicker but otherwise same size and curvature as the 1/2 ton bumpers.
My 51 suburban front and rear bumpers were identical and same as 1/2 ton pickup bumpers. Since they were in rough condition I replaced them with a set of 1 ton panel bumpers, which as mentioned above are considerably thicker but otherwise same size and curvature as the 1/2 ton bumpers.
What's important is the fact that it fits and that you have managed to replace it.
