MOD bumper enjoyers - Have you removed the end cap loops? Did it matter?

[l88m22vette]

There are a lot of average modular bumper enthusiasts in the 6G Bronco crowd, and many of us have (or plan to) install lighting in left and right mod bumper pockets. However, that creates an issue if/when you want to remove the end cap loops for extra clearance, since that makes it easier to smash the bumper lights.

And, that brings me to my poll. Has anyone really seen a difference with the MOD bumper loops removed? I know the idea is clearance, but I'd love to hear from any owners where having them removed actually mattered; 100 internet points to anyone with scrapes on the modular bumper end cap loops!

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[‘21OBX]

I’ve taken mine off. It does give you a little more approach clearance. It’s one of the main reasons I won’t put lights down there. The crash bar mount is still there so it’s not a wide open even with them taken off.

 

[Tricky Dick]

I'll collect my internet points now, thanks. Although I probably get a deduction for only half a light set installed.

 

[Merc4x4]

Ideally the lights should be mounted to the end caps and use a single plug so you can remove all when you want/need the extra clearance.
I have lights installed, so I'll never take the end caps off. I guess I need some coil overs and 37's now...

 

[JackTripper]

Mine will have the module bumper. No desire to remove the end caps.

 

[The Beaz]

I took my endcaps off day one, added the lights day 3, and have never put the caps back on. Only dinged the lights 1 time in over 25k miles with plenty of off-roading adventures.

 

[pandasloth]

Those that took them off, any chance you're willing to sell them? Dinged my left side.

 

[KDWright5407]

Never thought about it until now....but would taking the wings off make installation and aiming of the pocket lights easier (more room)? Any issues with installing lights without the wings, then putting them back on?

 

[JR23]

Never thought about it until now....but would taking the wings off make installation and aiming of the pocket lights easier (more room)? Any issues with installing lights without the wings, then putting them back on?

This is how I worked on mine, and tidied up the harness with zip ties etc before replacing. Everything bolts to the main bumper not the wing.

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