In 2014 you could also get a smooth rear bumper. These came on the Sierra SLT All Terrain models. I've only seen them painted.
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14-18 Rear Bumper Swap (No Welding)
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I'm looking at a bracket that appears to be related to the rear spring shackle. This picture is yours, @24 Karat Brown.
What was in the hole that I've circled?
I'm guessing it was a bolt that at one time both (a) held the old bumper to the frame and (b) affixed the upper part of this bracket to the frame. But that's just a guess.
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Stephen
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I won't need to cut that part off as I have a long bed and the spring bracket does not interfere.
What reason would they use?
Greed. Idk, just wondering, I mean if someone rear ended you, as an example, I could see an adjuster saying it wasn’t an approved design or something. I get it that EVERYONE has been modding cars forever, just seems like something they’d try.
But it is an approved design, in fact, it's an improved design. It's a factory bumper...
I get what you're saying, but if an adjuster tried it they'd likely lose in court.
Maybe I should delete my post before a insurance adjuster gets an idea!
Stephen
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I was thinking that also but I did notice that the metal in th enew bumper and the included brackets are a lot thinner so I doubt that would be an issue. If it was then the argument could be made as to how many 2014-18 trucks that were rear ended where the Ins Co denied the claim for repair because of the new bumper?
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