Rear bumper upgrade to new style with steps?

[MAXX IT OUT]

Can the 01-10 trucks use the newer style rear bumpers? My rear bumper rusted to the point where steel part in the middle ripped out. I was debating put a roll pan on, but I need to beable to get up in the bed easily, and corner steps are starting to sound appealing with age.

 

[JoshH]

You can, and they actually look pretty good. A buddy of mine has done it on a couple of trucks, and I have one I plan on putting on my 06.

 

[MAXX IT OUT]

So I ordered aftermarket replacement for a half ton, from what I heard the only difference is the top plastic part and should be a direct bolt on.

 

[lutzjk913]

I thought brackets needed updated also

 

[MAXX IT OUT]

I thought brackets needed updated also

It looks like your correct, I believe the 2500 brackets are taller to hide the bigger frame rails and body mounts. Hopefully I can modify or graft the existing mounts with the new ones and make it work.

 

[lutzjk913]

Make sure to post some pics

when I swapped beds and rebuilt mine from the cab back I damn near swapped to a newer style bumper.

 

[TheBac]

Found this while searching. Does it help?

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vQZbQA-AYg

 

[MAXX IT OUT]

Found this while searching. Does it help?

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vQZbQA-AYg

I didn't see this video, but good to know that it should be able to just slide the 1500 brackets up and drill some new holes.

 

[MarkBroviak]

I did this on my wife's 08 LMM and looks awesome!!! Definitely a great upgrade for the older trucks, the backup sensors though... That is a whole other issue with it lol.

 

[MAXX IT OUT]

Due to my hitch the brackets that came with the bumper didn't work even if I raised them up and drilled new holes. So I cut off the back part that bolts to the bumper, then I was bolted my existing bumper brackets to the other half of the bracket using existing bolt holes. You will need to drill 2 holes and notch the top of the original bracket so you can tie in the step reinforcements properly. I used a eBay 1500 bumper that wasn't exactly the greatest quality, so you might have some different results if you use OE parts.

 

[ironmax]

That looks great!