I'm working on a couple different concepts for the "corner armor" all of which will work with the tire carriers already out in the world. Right now I have 3 different ideas and want to hear some of your feedback.
Idea 1: Corner armor completely replace the bumper plastic and integrates with the existing frame mount. This would be the middle of the road on cost and weight. pictured without the spindle.
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idea 2: Full corner replacement. This is essentially a bumper but without the long piece going across the truck. it would gain more clearance than idea 1 and be the strongest and most protection while also strengthening the tire carrier. It also will be the most expensive and heaviest of the current ideas. I don't have a great model to take a picture of yet but it would look similar to above but gain about 1.5 to 2 inches of clearance. It would replace the frame mount for a 1 piece unit.
Idea 3: Reuse the frame mount and plastic but trim the bottom of the plastic to gain clearance and add a plate to the bottom that would protect the corner if you drop into a hole/rock. This would go along with the theme of keeping the stock look but add the protection needed all while staying mostly light. This option would be the cheapest and lightest of the three. It could look something like this underneath the plastic.
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The plastic would be cut levelish with the frame, something like this
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What are your thoughts/preferences??