For Those That Have Installed an Aftermarket Front Bumper

Curious to those that have installed an aftermarket front bumper. Looking through pics of others, I haven’t seen this bar (part of the frame from what I can tell). Are y’all cutting it? Or is it hidden somehow that I’m not seeing? Might be a stupid question, but it seems out of place. Thanks.

 

I think it unbolts

 

There are bolts underneath it to remove it. Everybody removes them.

 

Well. I’ll put the cutting wheel down and get out my ratchet. Simple solution. Thanks fellas.

 

2nd gen guy here but the frame is similar on both gens. When I added my Demello bumper, I thought of removing those end pieces for a nice flush look but still wanted whatever strength the boxed end provides. So I unbolted them and cut about 2 inches off the inside of them and re-welded a nut so that I can still bolt it up flush. No pics but can snap some tomorrow if requested.

 

After looking at it when installing my air system, I believe they serve the purpose of protecting your tie rods. Looks weird with a metal front bumper though

 

From what ive read its for offset front crashes.

 

Just chop em off and forget they ever existed. I did when I made my front bumper. Cant even see where they used to be anymore.

 

Definitely looks better. Thanks for the help TW.