Bumper & Bed ...interference

[hefftone]

When I got my truck it had a roll pan. It was beat all to so I cut it off. I also had to take the bed off several times to deal with fuel tank,sender, and pump issues.

A couple years ago I snagged a rear bumper from a 97 that had the bed removed. It sat until now, when I finally enlarged two frame holes. But it look like I need to lift the bed up to get the bumper brackets in (or maybe i should put the brackets on first?)

What's the easiest way to get this bumper on?

 

[someotherguy]

Brackets first, or at least just loosen them should be enough. I've removed plenty of them complete with brackets, while bed is attached. It just takes some wiggle.

Richard