Lower front pieces off crash bar

i know i have seen it before but i can't seem to find the thread but the outside pieces that bolt into the sides of the front bar where the tow hook is. the ones that slide in an out. they are used for shipping purposes only and can be removed, correct?

 

Waiting for the answer . . . . .

 

I believe it helps with the airbag sensors in the event of an accident. I might be wrong but that’s what I’ve heard.

 

I removed mine years ago. No regrets yet...

 

how if it is a hollow piece...just asking because there is not a firm answer

 

The littles ones with the single bolt on the bottom? In front of my brake picture? They serve no purpose that I am aware of.

 

i didn't think they did anything except for shipping purposes and just wanted a firm answer

 

yes , correct. yours are missing in that picture

 

I don’t want to spread false information but what I was told is that it just extends the crash bar.
And will bend it enough to set off the airbag if necessary. Also keeping you from driving on top of the car you rear ended.

 

Yes took them off when I put on front bumper. They just stick out and ruin the look.

Dan

 

that makes more sense ... appreciate the input

 

^^^ The answer that makes the most sense so far.

I thought they had something to do with pushing objects away from being climbed on by the tire. Trivial items, nothing serious obviously. Like keeping a coon from being wrapped around your cv joint and stinking 4 days later...
I too, would remove them if i had a high clearance front bumper. Spoils approach angle for the tire itself.