Does anyone regret cutting their front bumper for clearance?

[ryguytheman]

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.

Found this on the forum.

 

[Tejas]

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.

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.

 

[familymopar]

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.

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.

 

[WanderlostOverland]

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.

 

[moshie]

Well let's see it!

+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.

Here it is!

 

[stephan07]

Found this on the forum.

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.

 

[IanB]

Here it is!

Really shows off the molded fender liner, would you just look at it! hwell:

Could someone post some pics showing what's going on in the wheelwell?!?

 

[SR5Bart]

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.

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

 

[familymopar]

Thanks everyone for the responses! Great looking trucks!