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Old 01-08-2009, 06:43 PM
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Is it possible to raise or "lift" the FACTORY front bumper so it sits more flush with the fender flares and also provides further clearance for 36" + tires??



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Except the factory bumper doesnt do a thing, except LOOK...sit there.

I spaced mine out 1.5 inches, which doesnt solve your first issue, but my 37's had no problem with it stock, they rubbed the air damn a little though
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the export models have the coverage you are asking for.
maybe ordering euro bumper will get what you are after
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Originally Posted by coltc2000
the export models have the coverage you are asking for.
maybe ordering euro bumper will get what you are after
You think there is a part number?

Maybe some guys on here in London want the US bumper and want to trade???
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Originally Posted by IPvFletch
Is it possible to raise or "lift" the FACTORY front bumper so it sits more flush with the fender flares and also provides further clearance for 36" + tires??
Give yourself some time. You'll be wanting a narrower bumper, not higher. Look on here at some of the stubbies or midwidths (I like the Shrockworks you can get from Screamin' Lizard).

A copule of the aftermarket bumpers do raise up at that location.
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With the factory bumper using the crush cans to attatch to the frame I'm not sure how you could raise it higher. You would have to build something off the mount of the bumper that attatches it to the crush cans.

Hell, I'm not sure that even made sense. Not to mention the bumper would then be covering a lot of the front grill area also looking VERY strange.

Sounds like a new bumper to achieve what you want would be the way to go.
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Oh trust me I do like the LOD its just that I don't have the money now..



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