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I cut my bumper! let me know what you think.

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Old 10-01-2008, 09:41 PM   #1
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I cut my bumper! let me know what you think.

Alright I got board today and decided to do away with my fog lights and cut my bumper for a more agressive look and I think it worked. I like it alot-kinda has the baja look to it. You guys dont have to like it but let me know what you think.

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Old 10-01-2008, 09:43 PM   #2
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kewl..
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Old 10-01-2008, 09:44 PM   #3
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Actually that does work fairly well.

I like it




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Old 10-01-2008, 10:23 PM   #4
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Oh man! Nice work...




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Old 10-01-2008, 10:24 PM   #5
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Thumbs up! I like it.




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Old 10-02-2008, 12:57 AM   #6
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looks good but has your bumper always been black?
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Old 10-02-2008, 02:25 AM   #7
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looks good so far




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Old 10-02-2008, 05:39 AM   #8
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It definitely make the front end look more aggressive. I like it




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Old 10-02-2008, 10:43 AM   #9
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looks good but has your bumper always been black?
-The bumpers and plastics are hurculined.
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Old 10-09-2008, 09:04 PM   #10
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yea looks good I want to have my flares and bumpers rihno lined!




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Old 10-10-2008, 08:52 AM   #11
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Could you post a couple of close ups?

Mainly near the mounts

I may have to cut mine in a similar fashion to fit my fairlead on
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Old 10-10-2008, 10:22 AM   #12
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i like it, nice work




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Old 10-10-2008, 11:13 AM   #13
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Looks Good
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Old 10-27-2008, 02:12 AM   #14
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that's awesome
can you post some closer pics

side note where did you get those fx4 decals at




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Old 10-27-2008, 02:43 AM   #15
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I also like the FX4 logos on your explorer. explorer looks great




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