1973 rear bumper bracket (hoop)

[Laldog]

Do the rear bumper brackets (black hoops) require orientation?

At quick glance, prior to installation, it appeared that the hoops were identical and did not have a top or bottom or left/right.
True to form, after installation was completed, (or at least bolted in) the bumper was definitely sitting wrong. (driver side is 1/2" closer to body than passenger side.)

So are the hoops not symmetrical or is my bumper geometry off due to some other reason?

(I won't even mention the fun I've had with the rubber bumper ends.)

Any installation tips would be put to instant use and greatly appreciated.

TIA

 

[Bert Poliakoff]

My E24 Euro has "hoops" to mount the rear bumper. When we put it on there was a difference side to side. The solution was we put the appropriate hoop in a vice and squeezed it and ended up perfect. The hoop does not show it.

 

[HB Chris]

There are indeed two different part numbers. You may also need to slot the hole at the bumper side to give you some left or right adjustment.