Do I need to protect my rear corner panels?
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Do I need to protect my rear corner panels?
So I need some opinions.
I've removed my plastic rear bumper and I really like the look. I'm considering adding Evo D ring mounts that slide into the exposed frame ends. Question is, how vulnerable will my metal rear corner panels be while off-roading? I have 33" tires and a TF leveling kit. I do mild to moderate rock crawling. Any pics of carnage and accompanying stories would be great.
I am considering getting an aftermarket bumper to protect the corner pockets but I want your opinion regarding the above.
Thanks!
I've removed my plastic rear bumper and I really like the look. I'm considering adding Evo D ring mounts that slide into the exposed frame ends. Question is, how vulnerable will my metal rear corner panels be while off-roading? I have 33" tires and a TF leveling kit. I do mild to moderate rock crawling. Any pics of carnage and accompanying stories would be great.
I am considering getting an aftermarket bumper to protect the corner pockets but I want your opinion regarding the above.
Thanks!
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I really like the look without a rear bumper and those d ring mounts are really cool.
I can't talk to the rear quarter panel survival without a bumper. My experience has been that the stock bumper does a great job protecting them. I have 35" tires and my spare fits nicely in the back - my rear seat is long gone! I see no reason to ever add any more weight to the rear end!
I can't talk to the rear quarter panel survival without a bumper. My experience has been that the stock bumper does a great job protecting them. I have 35" tires and my spare fits nicely in the back - my rear seat is long gone! I see no reason to ever add any more weight to the rear end!
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You don't need them, it's really personal preference. Unless your wheeling t hard on some big rocks I'd say your safe, there are tons of guys on here running no rear bumper
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Originally Posted by 08jkfreak
i've been running sans bumper for quite some time with no issues yet....EVO D-rings are coming. Going with this set up to Moab EJS so i'll let ya know how it goes...running 35" Toyos on TF 2.5" btw.
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