Rear bumper area question

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Mar 23, 2011 | 03:53 AM

Zip

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Rear bumper area question

Hello Bronco enthusiasts.

I have a question.

I know a fellow with an 87. There is a gap between the bottom of the tailgate and the bumper. What is it that is used to cover the gap. I had an 81 and seem to recall a rubber piece or something similar that filled this gap. I believe he has the stock bumper. I just don't remember seeing the gap between the tailgate and the bumper being open.

Thanks.

Mar 23, 2011 | 05:17 PM

vtjvt

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My 90 has a plastic filler piece in the gap, I still thinks it looks crappy. I am trying to figure out how to raise the bumper a few inches

Mar 23, 2011 | 06:46 PM

Zip

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That's what I thought. Thanks for the info.

Mar 23, 2011 | 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by vtjvt

My 90 has a plastic filler piece in the gap, I still thinks it looks crappy. I am trying to figure out how to raise the bumper a few inches

I did that to mine. I drilled holes in the bumper below the existing mounting holes and raised the bumper. I also put shorter cables on the tailgate so it doesn't drop down as far when you open it. In this pic the bumper is a little crooked because I backed into something.

I have it straightened out now but I haven't taken any pictures since.
I love broncos to death but the gap between the tailgate and the bumper has always driven me crazy.The gap kind of makes it look like it has a body lift.