Utah Design Foundry Stubby Bumper Closeout Panel

[rocketman]

Leaving a gap seems to defeat the whole point of having covers.

Yeah. I think between that and not knowing if they work with the end pieces still on.. I gots to pass on it. I are sad.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Anyone have issue installing these Utah Design Foundry Stubby Bumper Closeout Panels?
I tried installing mine and would not fit flush, 1/2" gap from fitting flush against back of factory steel bumper, contacted back of factory LED fog light plugs, both sides.
Are you guys just forcing them on, crushing wires at back of plug?
Mine is 2023 XR stock bumper and lights.

I see many have installed these cover plates and I haven't heard any issues?


Any chance mine has odd light plugs or do they look normal?


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Mine seemed to fit just fine. I believe I bent the factory tabs out just a little but didn't spend more than 10 minutes on the job.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Leaving a gap seems to defeat the whole point of having covers.

The point is cosmetic. They really don't need protected from anything.

 

[Viking Jeeper]

The point is cosmetic. They really don't need protected from anything.

I agree. With the factory bumper ends on the wiring is just as exposed to the elements it's just not as easily seen.

 

[MDrums]

looks like debris will get trapped in thee...no go for me

 

[ParadigmDawg]

looks like debris will get trapped in thee...no go for me

I never get any debris in mine and I wheel pretty hard.