snugger brackets from MidFifty
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snugger brackets from MidFifty
Has anyone used the snugger type rear bumper brackets from Midfifty? I ordered a set last week to hopefully tuck the bumper some. I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with these. Thanks.
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Rodney, I trial fitted and painted a set of those black...though I"m using a pros-pick bed(it is a nice bed though..) , If I can remember right, the brackets pulled the bumper up to within 1/2" of the rear rail or bed crossmember. I liked the way it looked so much, I then went up front and whacked off about 2 1/4" off the frame horns,re-drilled mounting points, to tuck the front bumper in also...
I recommend the Mid50 brackets for a little different look. They are also a quality part, heavy enough to take a hit...but I'd be pretty pissed if that happens...LoL! You will be happy with them.
I recommend the Mid50 brackets for a little different look. They are also a quality part, heavy enough to take a hit...but I'd be pretty pissed if that happens...LoL! You will be happy with them.
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I thought about that but the ears of my current brackets are kinda screwed up, until now I have been able to keep the bumper straight by giving the brackets a attitude adjustment.
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Rodney,
I put a set on my truck last year. They work fine no problem. If you want I can post a picture tomorrow. Hey Got a buddy up this way looking for a 56' cab do you have any good ones back there around Ardmore?
I put a set on my truck last year. They work fine no problem. If you want I can post a picture tomorrow. Hey Got a buddy up this way looking for a 56' cab do you have any good ones back there around Ardmore?
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Rodney, I trial fitted and painted a set of those black...though I"m using a pros-pick bed(it is a nice bed though..) , If I can remember right, the brackets pulled the bumper up to within 1/2" of the rear rail or bed crossmember. I liked the way it looked so much, I then went up front and whacked off about 2 1/4" off the frame horns,re-drilled mounting points, to tuck the front bumper in also...
I recommend the Mid50 brackets for a little different look. They are also a quality part, heavy enough to take a hit...but I'd be pretty pissed if that happens...LoL! You will be happy with them.
I recommend the Mid50 brackets for a little different look. They are also a quality part, heavy enough to take a hit...but I'd be pretty pissed if that happens...LoL! You will be happy with them.
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[quote=tacson;7246164]Rodney,
I put a set on my truck last year. They work fine no problem. If you want I can post a picture tomorrow. Hey Got a buddy up this way looking for a 56' cab do you have any good ones back there around Ardmore?[/quote
Thanks Don, the tailight bracket may be a issue after seeing all these replies (Thanks everyone) but I can handle that. I know where there are 2 complete 56 trucks about 2 miles from the shop, one looks solid but a long wheelbase and the other is flatbed but the top looks like someone did the cha cha on top but the bottom end, hood, and grill looks tight. I will check on them when I get back into town.
I put a set on my truck last year. They work fine no problem. If you want I can post a picture tomorrow. Hey Got a buddy up this way looking for a 56' cab do you have any good ones back there around Ardmore?[/quote
Thanks Don, the tailight bracket may be a issue after seeing all these replies (Thanks everyone) but I can handle that. I know where there are 2 complete 56 trucks about 2 miles from the shop, one looks solid but a long wheelbase and the other is flatbed but the top looks like someone did the cha cha on top but the bottom end, hood, and grill looks tight. I will check on them when I get back into town.
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That will do just fine, looks great. I am running 53 /54 tailights on my 56 though, I should have enough clearance.
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I tried cutting down my original brackets which were terribly pitted, but wasn't satisfied with the way it sat. I ordered the huggers from Mid Fifty and am completely satisfied with the quality and fit. They are being powder coated as we speak. Just make sure to attach the bumper to the bracket before installing unless you have an extremely small hand (ask me how I know!) I too cut the frame horns back for the tucked look up front. I am running a rool pan and rear bumper so mine is kinda different. Still in the building stage but that part is finished and looks great. Hope this helps. ps I'm old and technology challenged or I would attach pictures! Have fun, Steve
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Pictures do tell a thousand words(or give a thousand ideas)...
Wayne,..What did you do, or how did you mount your tag?
Custom bracket mounted to bottom of bumper? I"ve been tossing around a couple of ideas on building one,...but so far everything that"s gone thru my mind and onto paper in a sketch is WAY to over built...Not "simple" enough...yours looks gooand is the right place...I"ll drill into the bottom of a chrome bumper if need be..
Joe, What did those tailites come off of? what type stands? Looks Great!....just a little differentalso it"s a little hard to tell from that pic, but are those rear fenders widened??
...thoughts from the darkside, fuel for the cliff jump...
Chris
Wayne,..What did you do, or how did you mount your tag?
Custom bracket mounted to bottom of bumper? I"ve been tossing around a couple of ideas on building one,...but so far everything that"s gone thru my mind and onto paper in a sketch is WAY to over built...Not "simple" enough...yours looks gooand is the right place...I"ll drill into the bottom of a chrome bumper if need be..
Joe, What did those tailites come off of? what type stands? Looks Great!....just a little differentalso it"s a little hard to tell from that pic, but are those rear fenders widened??
...thoughts from the darkside, fuel for the cliff jump...
Chris