Maybe there's a reason for that. Oh, I know, to get as much clearance as possible for... rocks. Big rocks.
I hear you, sort of. There has been a shift to this type of design in recent years and people were making it over rocks before then.
I think we’re also seeing the results of new manufacturing techniques like CNC benders which allows for the multiple folds. Plus the evolution of the overlanding/off-roading sport.
This looks way low and way too heavy. Sort of like a cattle guard or what ever that low bumper was on the front of coal fired steam engines on the rail road. Keep em high and tight bro!!
When I am wheeling or traveling a long way, I bring tire plugs, complete valve stems, a giant can of slime and my compressor I use for airing up after trail rides. I do carry a spare as well. This way you are set for anything.
If you have a stick in the side wall its a perfect opportunity to use the plug. It gets you out of a jam and the tire is junk anyway. Unless you haul your rig on a trailer and it has high dollar BFG super sticky's or Maxxis Trepador M8060's on it then plug as often as you can to get the use out of the tires. A plugged sidewall will get you home. Go prepared either way. spare or no spare.
. I want a bumper that looks like it could be factory but with better function.
Probably easier to put a sharp bend in the metal than however they make gentle curves (rolling? stamping with a big press and a die?)Why does every aftermarket off-road bumper have to look like it's doing its best stealth bomber impersonation? So many faceted surfaces
probably needed for camera relocation but...
