05-08-2019, 03:35 PM
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Don’t really much benefit to cutting up the bumper like that.
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05-08-2019, 03:38 PM
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There are a lot of mods out there don't provide any tangible benefit. I did it because I like the look.
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05-08-2019, 04:01 PM
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I was all about it for a hot minute but I kept backing down from doing it. The more I look at it the less I like the look, especially from the sides. I don't like the idea of the direct exposure of the front-end like that either. No regrets because I never went through with it, but if I had I would have regretted it. That said, I understand why others do it and like it.
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^^^This^^^
Mine only rubs while backing with the wheel at full lock. I had my son drive this way slowly while I examined the rubbing.
It sounds much worse from the inside than it actually is. I could see plainly that there was no danger or the liner being torn free. I doubt the tires will even wear through it over the life of the vehicle.
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05-08-2019, 04:10 PM
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I followed the 2nd body line from fog light. I figured I can always cut more, but not less!
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05-08-2019, 05:06 PM
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Do any of you with the full SSO stage 2 cut have pics you can share from the side? I see a lot of front and 3/4 pics but not many direct side shots. That is the angle at which I am not sure I like it and I am questionable on whether I "need" it so if I do or do not like the look that may make my mind up.
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05-08-2019, 05:51 PM
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Do any of you with the full SSO stage 2 cut have pics you can share from the side? I see a lot of front and 3/4 pics but not many direct side shots. That is the angle at which I am not sure I like it and I am questionable on whether I "need" it so if I do or do not like the look that may make my mind up.
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Found this on the forum.
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05-08-2019, 05:58 PM
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Do any of you with the full SSO stage 2 cut have pics you can share from the side? I see a lot of front and 3/4 pics but not many direct side shots. That is the angle at which I am not sure I like it and I am questionable on whether I "need" it so if I do or do not like the look that may make my mind up.
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IMHO that's the angle that detracts from the overall look of the vehicles lines. The cut as seen from the side in no way flows with any other line on the vehicle and that was what eventually drove me away from going this route. I think it looks good head on depending on how aggressive you get with it.
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05-08-2019, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Tejas
IMHO that's the angle that detracts from the overall look of the vehicles lines. The cut as seen from the side in no way flows with any other line on the vehicle and that was what eventually drove me away from going this route. I think it looks good head on depending on how aggressive you get with it.
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This is exactly my hang up with them. I think it looks great from the front, not so sure I like the look from the side. I am a function over form guy so I wouldn't care if I thought I really needed the clearance. But since I have lifted the truck I am not s sure I need the extra clearance. That being said, more is always better I guess. But I think it would be of nominal offroading value to me now, so the looks have become somewhat important. This is also my daily so mpg, protection from debris, etc. is also important.
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05-09-2019, 05:25 AM
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No regrets.
Before the cut we didn't really notice how scratched up and bashed that part of the fender gets from hitting rocks and such while moderate offroading. Ours were scared beyond belief. I would never do the cut without the protection of the SSO brackets though. That's just asking to get that whole front corner ripped off on a boulder, log, or embankment.
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05-09-2019, 09:51 AM
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Well let's see it!
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+1 for pics of the molded liner! I've been wondering if molding was possible since everyone who seems to do this mod, cuts it, which I don't really want to do.
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Here it is!
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05-09-2019, 09:54 AM
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Found this on the forum.
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HA! that's my ride! got the new rack and RTT. Im away on business, and this is the only other pic I had on my phone, not a great one. I'm still enjoying it a lot and liking the look.
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05-09-2019, 10:03 AM
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Really shows off the molded fender liner, would you just look at it! 
Could someone post some pics showing what's going on in the wheelwell?!?
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05-09-2019, 10:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by familymopar
Do any of you with the full SSO stage 2 cut have pics you can share from the side? I see a lot of front and 3/4 pics but not many direct side shots. That is the angle at which I am not sure I like it and I am questionable on whether I "need" it so if I do or do not like the look that may make my mind up.
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Here you go. Measure twice, cut once!! There is a slight gap as you can see but the bumper overhangs it when looking from the front. Plus the slight gap helps when vehicle flexes. I don't regret it at all. And washer bottle isn't exposed since I opted to get the cover from SSO
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05-13-2019, 11:03 PM
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Thanks everyone for the responses! Great looking trucks!
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