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It's all very complicated math
Modding/Cutting OEM Front Bumper (4 Viewers)
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It's all very complicated math
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Oh it's one of those threads....didn't know this was all a joke. In that case...
I don't get it...
The bumpers cut in this thread have the exact same approach angle as they did before. The only thing that changed would be clearance of the tire on the inside edge of the bumper. In that case, it would be for tire clearance and not off road approach clearance. And if that's the case, then I call BS because my 34" tires never rubbed the front bumper once before I put my ARB on. That's on road and off. Pinch weld, sure, but not the bumper.
Y'all out here hacking up your trucks to look like pre-runners without actually adding any benefit...
The bumpers cut in this thread have the exact same approach angle as they did before. The only thing that changed would be clearance of the tire on the inside edge of the bumper. In that case, it would be for tire clearance and not off road approach clearance. And if that's the case, then I call BS because my 34" tires never rubbed the front bumper once before I put my ARB on. That's on road and off. Pinch weld, sure, but not the bumper.
Y'all out here hacking up your trucks to look like pre-runners without actually adding any benefit...
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Another shot from further away
Prerunner style
Prerunner style
GTV
SILVER Star
Maybe if you took the cut up to the top/outer corner of the bumper it would look right.
I think it looks cool
Not sure about those lines... I think a more natural transition (double/opposing radius) might've looked better. But the material to do that hit the pavement 
Maybe soften the transition a bit - just round out that point
And since you've got the saw out, get the metal blade and...
Maybe soften the transition a bit - just round out that point
And since you've got the saw out, get the metal blade and...
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Not sure about those lines... I think a more natural transition (double/opposing radius) might've looked better. But the material to do that hit the pavement
Maybe soften the transition a bit - just round out that point
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And since you've got the saw out, get the metal blade and...
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Ooh I see what you did there! The only issue is that I would have to completely remove the front crash/crush bar to do that. But I absolutely like it. Appreciate the chop
JunkCrzr89
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Maybe not. The lower 1/4 of that reinforcement bar can be removed. Looks like a few bolts holding the lower strip on (and maybe a rivet or two to drill/cut out). Would get you another inch of clearance and nominal exposure of the rest of the bar below the cover cut line on @Manhattan photo.
If you can still mount a winch in the bumper as @Manhattan pictured, without the thing hanging out of the bottom, then you've got a sweet and dirt cheap alternative to an after market bumper.
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Don't mind the bended part but notice the recovery point and the bar are at roughly the same level. Unless I take the whole bumper off and move the bar up half an inch maybe
JunkCrzr89
Competent Ignoramoose
Your reinforcement bar is a much different design than mine. Weird. Mine has angled wings and a 1-1.5” tall metal strip along the bottom that can be removed.
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I don't mind cutting it and leaving just the middle to protect the radiator and everything behind it. I'm going to take the bumper off and see if I can attach it further up.
What about removing that O.E. bar and replacing it - stout but lower (okay, higher) profile. Note the relative heights...
