Parts needed for 08 rear bumper swap

[richphotos]

I am swapping to an 08 rear bumper on my 04.
My dumb a** thought it was just a straight forward swap. take old off, put new on
But it seems that its not so simple?
Someone who has done this, what parts were needed?

Looks like I may be taking another trip to the yard.

Appreciate all the help.

 

[richphotos]

So it seems I will need the left and right side bumper bracket and the support that bolts in the middle since the 04 bumper is a step down and the 08 is not.
Is this correct?

 

[Mooseman]

Depends if you're trying to go to an LT bumper or staying with an LS. The LT has the different headlights without the crossbar and a lower space between the bumper and grill. The regular LS bumper, grill and headlights should be the same. In fact, I used the grill and crossbar from my 02 on my 07.

 

[richphotos]

Depends if you're trying to go to an LT bumper or staying with an LS. The LT has the different headlights without the crossbar and a lower space between the bumper and grill. The regular LS bumper, grill and headlights should be the same. In fact, I used the grill and crossbar from my 02 on my 07.

Oh biscuits, seems I forgot to include this is the rear bumper. Not the front, sorry. I will edit my post

 

[Mooseman]

Haha. No problem. Can't help with the rear. Could have been some changes during the years.

 

[Blckshdw]

I also thought they were direct swaps, except for the center brace to fill in the gap for the center step. Guess I learned something new as well

 

[richphotos]

I also thought they were direct swaps, except for the center brace to fill in the gap for the center step. Guess I learned something new as well

Threw me for a loop too. 08 has notches at the top/sides that snap onto the bracket I guess. Listed as 05 to 09 used that design.


It would still work and mount up but to do it right you need a couple parts from the donor. Going back to the yard soon.


Here is links to the parts and their numbers if anyone needs for future.

2002-2009 GM Rear Bumper Fascia Support 25939880 | GMPartsNow

2002-2009 GM part # 25939880 - Rear Bumper Fascia Support

www.gmpartsnow.com

2005-2009 GM Passenger Side Rear Bumper Fascia Side Bracket 15288410 | GMPartsNow

2005-2009 GM part # 15288410 - Passenger Side Rear Bumper Fascia Side Bracket

www.gmpartsnow.com

2005-2009 GM Rear Driver Side Bumper Fascia Bracket 25939891 | GMPartsNow

2005-2009 GM part # 25939891 - Rear Driver Side Bumper Fascia Bracket

www.gmpartsnow.com