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Totally agreed. I just ordered stage 4 Budbuilt skids. Once those go on, I’m going back to the fab shop to put on a skid in this area and have them blend seamlessly.
200 Front Bumper Chop
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Totally agreed. I just ordered stage 4 Budbuilt skids. Once those go on, I’m going back to the fab shop to put on a skid in this area and have them blend seamlessly.
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Had to cut off the front of the stock skids to accommodate the new bumper mounting.
Also removed the tow hooks for some slippery approach angle smoothness.
Living in Phoenix my biggest hazards are giant rocks so I’m thinking without a skid blocking this hole will do ok until I can get one.
All washed up!
Also removed the tow hooks for some slippery approach angle smoothness.
Living in Phoenix my biggest hazards are giant rocks so I’m thinking without a skid blocking this hole will do ok until I can get one.
All washed up!
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I found an app to measure angles on pictures (realizing it’s not 100% accurate but in the ball park) and measured the new approach and departure angles.
Much better than stock!
And when those angles aren’t enough, I can scraaaaaaape along. Haha
My ground clearance improved 7 inches for the front and 9 inches (directly behind rear tires was most dramatic) in the rear.
The ground clearance is now an even 24 inches at the bumpers.
I’m curious what everyone else’s ground clearance is with traditional bumpers (arb/ dobinson), lift and 33s is?
Much better than stock!
And when those angles aren’t enough, I can scraaaaaaape along. Haha
My ground clearance improved 7 inches for the front and 9 inches (directly behind rear tires was most dramatic) in the rear.
The ground clearance is now an even 24 inches at the bumpers.
I’m curious what everyone else’s ground clearance is with traditional bumpers (arb/ dobinson), lift and 33s is?
On a related note, here's a hybrid tube bumper with skids I found from a Speedhunters article:
Pretty neat.
Pretty neat.
TexAZ
NEW???? It's BETTER than new!!!
Hey Nate, saw the truck on the 101 this morning! Looks awesome. Totally factory looking. Very clean.
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Front and rear bumpers worked exactly as planned in Moab!
@FlightMedic178, your bumper chopping/custom fab work was a bold move. You win the day, clearly. Awesome mod, hat tip for sure. I love mods that allow for improved capability without seriously compromising the ‘daily driving’ of the rig. You win the prize.
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Revisiting this thread. Very seriously considering same operation on my LX. How do you like it a year on @FlightMedic178
Here's a bumper chop on a '16+ from Facebook:
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It’s great! No issues at all. It even came in handy getting me unstuck recently! Highly reccomend!
If anyone on the front range of Colorado wants to try a front bumper chop with no risk, I have a stock bumper off my 2010 that I'll give you. It's black and located in Colorado Springs.
I'll be tossing it in the dumpster in a few weeks if nobody wants it. Last call.
I'll be tossing it in the dumpster in a few weeks if nobody wants it. Last call.
Might take you up on that. Hadn't considered going this route.
Just PM me if you decide you want it. 
LOVE these bumper chops (as many others do also). I was wondering if you could share pricing/cost for the fab work.
I’m new to the LC200 and don’t like any of the aftermarket bumpers available for the front and don’t want to commit to a swing out just yet.
you’ve had it for a year and a half now, any issues?
Also, how did you paint them?
thanks!
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The rear was 870 and the front was 1400.
Absolutely no issues.
I originally painted them with rattle can, for touch ups I use a can of rustoleum flat black (using can and brush).
I beat them up to often to powder coat.
I assume this is gone?
Brilliant modification. Very practical and kept the overall stock design. Great job. Much easier repainting the tuning rather than the bumper
Loooong gone.
Sorry.
