rear bumper trim??
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rear bumper trim??
Ive seen the front trims, but not many rears. I am putting 37s on my 2010 2 door Rubicon with a 2.5 RK max travel kit. I trimmed the flares, but think the bumpers will need some trimming as well. I see a couple companies sell ends for the front, but nothing for the back. I gotta trim it until I can afford to buy or build bumpers. Anyone have any shots of their rear bumper cut?
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It might help to check out the custom fabrication threads for some more specific info on what you are looking for. But, while we're here, I'll give you my $.02.
The problem with 37's is both the rear bumper, but more importantly, the stress that a 37" tire will put on the stock tailgate. I am sure it is relatively easy to cut the rear bumper to fit 37's, as it is basically all plastic right below the tire carrier. However, the weight of a 37" tire in another story and requires some more investigation. Search around the forum for rear tailgate spot weld threads, which tend to break away for some guys when a heavier tire is introduced to the stock tire carrier. This issue leads to a noisier ride, and eventually can lead to a deformed tailgate that will not function properly.
Hope this helps and good luck!
The problem with 37's is both the rear bumper, but more importantly, the stress that a 37" tire will put on the stock tailgate. I am sure it is relatively easy to cut the rear bumper to fit 37's, as it is basically all plastic right below the tire carrier. However, the weight of a 37" tire in another story and requires some more investigation. Search around the forum for rear tailgate spot weld threads, which tend to break away for some guys when a heavier tire is introduced to the stock tire carrier. This issue leads to a noisier ride, and eventually can lead to a deformed tailgate that will not function properly.
Hope this helps and good luck!