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SaleHammerhead 600-56-0686 GMC Sierra 1500 1988-1998 Flush Mount Rear Bumper
- Part # : 600-56-0686
- Material : 0.250" Steel Plate
- Finish : Black Textured Powder Coat
- Weight : 106 lb
Sale price $1,547.10 Regular price $1,856.52Unit priceFITS YOUR DOESN'T FIT YOUR 
SaleARB 3462030 GMC Sierra 1500 1988-1998 Deluxe Front Bumper Winch Ready with Grille Guard, Black Powder Coat Finish
- Part # : 3462030
- Material : Durable Steel Construction
- Finish : Black Powder Coat
- Weight : 200 lb
Sale price $2,145.95 Regular price $2,320.80Unit priceFITS YOUR DOESN'T FIT YOUR 
SaleRanch Hand GGC881BL1 1988-1998 GMC Sierra 1500/GMC Sierra 2500/3500 Legend Grille Guard
- Part # : GGC881BL1
- Material : Steel
- Finish : Black Powder Coat
- Weight : 103 lb
Sale price $976.95 Regular price $1,172.34Unit priceFITS YOUR DOESN'T FIT YOUR 
SaleHammerhead 600-56-0127 GMC Sierra 1500 1988-1998 Front Winch Pre-Runner Bumper
- Part # : 600-56-0127
- Material : 7 Gauge Steel
- Finish : Black Textured Powder Coat
- Weight : 235 lb
Sale price $2,060.10 Regular price $2,472.12Unit priceFITS YOUR DOESN'T FIT YOUR 
SaleHammerhead 600-56-0185 GMC Sierra 1500 1988-1998 Front Winch Bumper Low Profile
- Part # : 600-56-0185
- Material : 7 Gauge Steel
- Finish : Black Textured Powder Coat
- Weight : 152 lb
Sale price $1,934.10 Regular price $2,320.92Unit priceFITS YOUR DOESN'T FIT YOUR
How to Choose a Bumper for Your 1988-1998 GMC Sierra 1500
Steel grade and gauge are your first decision. All three fronts on this page are formed steel; build profile sets the price tiers.
Most affordable: Hammerhead 600-56-0185 Low Profile Front Winch Bumper at $1,934.10. The Low Profile pairs 7-gauge American steel with a tucked-in winch tray. 152 lbs, black textured powder coat, no brushguard.
Mid-tier: Hammerhead 600-56-0127 Pre-Runner Front Winch Bumper at $2,060.10. Hammerhead builds in Bay Springs, Mississippi to Hol-Mac steel-fabrication standards. 235 lbs of 7-gauge steel, integrated winch mount, formed pre-runner top bar.
Top-tier: ARB 3462030 Deluxe Front Winch-Ready Bumper with Grille Guard at $2,145.95. ARB was engineered off-road from a 1970s Cape York expedition. 200 lbs of formed steel, full grille guard, black powder coat.
Other niche options also stocked: a Ranch Hand Legend grille guard at $976.95 for front protection without a full bumper swap, plus a Hammerhead 600-56-0686 flush-mount rear at $1,547.10 for a cleaner cargo-side profile. Compare in the grid above.
What Fits Your 1988-1998 GMC Sierra 1500
Bumpers on this page cover the 4th-gen GMC Sierra 1500 on the GMT400 platform, model years 1988-1998. C1500 (2WD) and K1500 (4WD) across Regular Cab, Extended Cab, and 1996+ third-door Extended Cab.
Factory parking sensors were not equipped on 1988-1998 Sierra 1500 trucks; Park Assist did not arrive on GM full-size pickups until the GMT900 era. Aftermarket bumpers on this page do not require sensor cutouts. A previous-owner retrofit kit is the only common caveat to check before swapping.
Forward: the GMT800 launched in 1999 with different frame mounts; 1999 Sierra Classic carryover fleet trucks used GMT400 brackets and accept these bumpers. Backward: the 1973-1987 Square Body 3rd-gen C/K is a different platform. RMA returns on this gen come mostly from owners expecting Square Body mounts to match the GMT400 frame.
Nothing from 1988-1998 crosses into 1999; the Sierra 1500 fitment guide draws that line and every one after it.
Other model years? The full GMC Sierra 1500 bumper lineup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this bumper fit both 2WD and 4WD versions of my 1988-1998 GMC Sierra 1500?
Yes for the Hammerhead and ARB fronts on this page. The GMT400 platform shares front frame mounting between C1500 (2WD) and K1500 (4WD) trucks 1988-1998. Verify each listing's fitment notes; the Ranch Hand Legend grille guard fits 1500/2500/3500 across both drivetrains.
Can I keep my factory fog lights when installing this bumper on a 1988-1998 GMC Sierra 1500?
Most GMT400 SLT and Z71 trims shipped with grille-housed fog lights, not bumper-mounted. The Hammerhead 600-56-0185 Low Profile and 600-56-0127 Pre-Runner replace the bumper face, not the grille, so fog lights stay in place. Confirm fog-light location on your trim before swapping.
Powder coat vs paint vs raw, which finish lasts longest on this bumper?
Black textured powder coat ships on the Hammerhead 600-56-0185 and 600-56-0127 fronts and outlasts liquid paint in chip and corrosion resistance. The ARB 3462030 ships in black powder coat. No raw or paint-yourself SKUs on this page.
