I would like to remove the PO bumper and re-install an OEM bumper. Think I can simply grind off the welds and I will be set?
Removing PO Bumper
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And if I had to guess they hit something hard enough to bend the bumper all the way into this. Then decided to make the mostrosity of what I have now.
That left frame member looks like it has been tweeked inside.
To reinstall the OEM bumper, you'll need to source the triangle pieces to attach the bumper to - 1 on top and 1 on the side of the frame for each side - 4 total. #5, #6 and #7 in the below pic.
I don't blame ya. I'd want to get rid of that bumper also. You could also look into making your own bumper. Lots of ideas and pics here on mud.
I don't blame ya. I'd want to get rid of that bumper also. You could also look into making your own bumper. Lots of ideas and pics here on mud.
I know this is off the subject, but what springs do you have there? The shackle angles don't look good.
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Interesting you ask that, I have been told that before on the rear ones as well.....
BDS 4" Springs and OME shackles. Have been on the the truck for about 5 years and I made sure not to reverse the springs during installation. Any idea why the angles look wrong?
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To reinstall the OEM bumper, you'll need to source the triangle pieces to attach the bumper to - 1 on top and 1 on the side of the frame for each side - 4 total. #5, #6 and #7 in the below pic.
I don't blame ya. I'd want to get rid of that bumper also. You could also look into making your own bumper. Lots of ideas and pics here on mud.
Do #5, #6 & #7 all bolt on or is there welding needed? I assume SOR has these????
#6/#7 are riveted to the frame and #5 bolt on. The factory tow hooks bolt using the back two holes of #5. I just finished making a new front bumper and removed all these pieces. PM me and maybe I can send them to you, I think I saved them.
Hard to tell from the pic, but did he weld over the vin number??? 
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Hard to tell from the pic, but did he weld over the vin number???
Why would that matter? The VIN plate is still on the door sill and the VIN is stamped elsewhere on the frame.
I have 5,6 and 7 that I sandblasted and painted but am not using for mine if you want them.
i think the one on the frame is more important, don't qoute me on that. body's can be changed, i think the dmv wants the correct frame/title combo.
edit: you should be fine. just be careful cutting the bumper off. be careful if you repair that little hole in the frame on that horn. looks like your vin run directly on it or just above it.
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Already had cop come out and inspect the vehicle before registering it here in GA. He simply looked at the VIN plate on the door sill.
Can't remember exactly but I have seen it several other places on the frame (when was comparing it to my non-original engine).
Really? I've never heard of any location other than the front frame for the VIN stamp...please share where you found yours.
Yep - it is the VIN plate that needs inspection, not the engine numbers or frame numbers. Not sure if this varies by state or not but most it is just the plate.
Also, doing the frame off and sand blasting and painting the frame, I never ran across another number on the frame
Mine is a '72.
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Yep - it is the VIN plate that needs inspection, not the engine numbers or frame numbers. Not sure if this varies by state or not but most it is just the plate.
Also, doing the frame off and sand blasting and painting the frame, I never ran across another number on the frame
Hmm, I will look it over this week and confirm where they are or confess my wrongness....
Now back on subject!
Frame look OK for OEM bumper (holes look like 0)?
Whats the deal with my shackles?
Your shackles should be beyond vertical; past the top shackle bolt. If you were looking at the side of the truck, they should look like this / \. Yours are like this \ /.
Are the shackles too tight? Do they flex?
Are the shackles too tight? Do they flex?