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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 09:33 AM
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Found Bumper - what size nut?

I have found a bumper at pick and pull junk yard. What size nut is used on the bumper bolts? I don't want to have to drag my whole tool box to the back of the lot. Thanks.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 10:02 AM
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I started pulling mine yesterday and if i remember correctly, i think its 7/8. Anyone feel free to correct me if i'm wrong.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 11:09 AM
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Last week, I pulled the grill guard off my truck. It was held on via the bumper bolts in the stock location. I had to use an 11/16" socket on my '79. Good luck.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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I started pulling mine yesterday and if i remember correctly, i think its 7/8. Anyone feel free to correct me if i'm wrong.
Oh i was referring to the rear bumper on the '73. Hope that helps clarify.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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front bumper

I forgot to say - it is the front bumper i will be pulling.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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Just put the front bumper back on my 79. Takes a 11/16 socket. but for a pick and pull I would take a can of wd40, a 11/16 boxend and short handle hammer. It is going to be rusted on . good luck.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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Ditto on the 11/16, a wratcheting wrench worked the best for me.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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Thanks for the info everyone. I did get the bumper and it certainly helps the look of the truck. I ended up just shearing off the rusted bolt and picking up new bolts at AutoZone. Total time to remove and install was less than an hour.
 
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