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Old Oct 4, 2018 | 09:37 PM
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Hi, Does anyone else have a 1/2" gap between the front bumper and bumper brace assembly? I have check the frame (no damage that I can see), pulled everything off and adjusted all brackets as far forward as possible. I still have the gap. Any suggestions or advice is welcomed. BTW...its a 1970.

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Old Oct 5, 2018 | 09:20 AM
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Post a pic. The horse collar should be up against the front support from the back side and the bumper should be up against the front side of the support.
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Here are some pics. It's a 9/16" gap.

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I thought that they were shimmed, also. Lou.
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Just checked the 69 and it has 3 shims on each bolt and is about half a inch for the three shims .
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Just checked the 69 and it has 3 shims on each bolt and is about half a inch for the three shims .
Thank you checking and giving me that peace of mind!!!.
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Originally Posted by Mike H.
Thank you checking and giving me that peace of mind!!!.
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