bumper gap

[nate3531]

Just installed a bumper on my truck in place of the rollpan. Looks like something is missing. The bumper lines up with the body lines perfectly but from the rear there is a gap between the tailgate and bumper. What do I need to fix this?

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[sewlow]

Just they way they are.
Two cures possible. Extend the tailgate metal so that it lines up with the body line. The tailgate will still open & clear the end of the box under/inside.
Or, run the top pad from the 'deluxe' bumper. It has a lip that sticks up a bit to hide that gap.

 

[nate3531]

Just they way they are.
Two cures possible. Extend the tailgate metal so that it lines up with the body line. The tailgate will still open & clear the end of the box under/inside.
Or, run the top pad from the 'deluxe' bumper. It has a lip that sticks up a bit to hide that gap.

Thanks Sewlow, will look into that deluxe bumper pad

 

[sewlow]

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[sewlow]

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/csd/full.aspx?Page=54
Part #33-3330

 

[Aqua]

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/csd/full.aspx?Page=54
Part #33-3330

Hey Sewlow. I couldn't find deluxe pad and part number doesn't bring anything up at link. Any other links. I have the same issue as OP

 

[Aqua]

Does anyone have a workaround?

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

This is what I used along with the other pieces on my 88. Note the lip sticking up towards the tail gate.

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[Aqua]

This is what I used along with the other pieces on my 88. Note the lip sticking up towards the tail gate.

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Thank you!

 

[TechNova]

many years ago I took the one piece pad similar to this only a factory piece

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I cut the outer lip off with a bandsaw and smoothed it by sanding.
This gave me the lip that fills the gap and a pad that did not hang over the edge.