A sincere thanks to this thread. I decided to install the LOD frame tie-in brackets in combination with my OEM modular bumper, both to reinforce the tow bar connection and to give me a connection point for safety cables. I had a couple hiccups, mainly that I couldn't get the bumper to fit back on without cutting some notches in the back where the LOD brackets are. I'm not sure if I missed something, but as you can see it wasn't even close to fitting without the notches cut, and even with the notches its a tight fit. It seems like it will work though.On the modular bumper with factory bash plate the safety hook plate does fit!
My safety hook plate and front bash did bearly touch when the bash is completely tight.
I notched my bash plate about 1/8 inch deep and just the width of the safety chain plate.
As LOD pointed out in a previous post a washer under the bash would get the proper clearance, but I would lose a washer.
Also, the safety hooks fit. Just have to reach under the bumper a little.
1st pic is where everything touched. The next shows with a notch.
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