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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 10:20 PM
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Anyone using front bumper spacers?

I have 37's on a leveled 2017 with +10 offset. I have ordered new wheels at -18 offset. This is just over an inch of change. I may have to look into bumper trimming or bumper spacing. I have trimmed front bumpers in the past but I am curious what everyone here has tried. Let's see a few pics of guys running front bumper spacers.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 10:25 PM
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We use the KD Fabworks spacers when needed. They're currently on a brief backorder. But we'd be glad to help get you setup.


 
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Old Feb 27, 2020 | 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 2017F250Diesel
I have 37's on a leveled 2017 with +10 offset. I have ordered new wheels at -18 offset. This is just over an inch of change. I may have to look into bumper trimming or bumper spacing. I have trimmed front bumpers in the past but I am curious what everyone here has tried. Let's see a few pics of guys running front bumper spacers.
I just went through this with 37x12.50 on 20x10 with -18 on a 2" level, factory heavy service coils(snowplow package). I ended up buying both the KD and Wicked bumper spacers just incase I needed them when the 37s went on. But we did minimal plastic trimming of the 2wd valance and plastic cap on back of fender well. All is good except for an occasional little rub when turning into an up hill driveway/store entrance at a decent speed. And sometimes when cutting the wheel L or R when backing up on a hill. Like I said, very minimal to the point I'm not bothering with the bumper spacers at this time. I can take some pics of where i cut later if you want them.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2020 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Spooledsrt
I just went through this with 37x12.50 on 20x10 with -18 on a 2" level, factory heavy service coils(snowplow package). I ended up buying both the KD and Wicked bumper spacers just incase I needed them when the 37s went on. But we did minimal plastic trimming of the 2wd valance and plastic cap on back of fender well. All is good except for an occasional little rub when turning into an up hill driveway/store entrance at a decent speed. And sometimes when cutting the wheel L or R when backing up on a hill. Like I said, very minimal to the point I'm not bothering with the bumper spacers at this time. I can take some pics of where i cut later if you want them.
I'd like to see pics of the clearance areas at steering locks near where you trimmed plastic. If that isn't too much trouble. I got lucky to do zero trimming with the +10 offset so minor plastic trimming is not an issue for normal driving.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2020 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 2017F250Diesel
I'd like to see pics of the clearance areas at steering locks near where you trimmed plastic. If that isn't too much trouble. I got lucky to do zero trimming with the +10 offset so minor plastic trimming is not an issue for normal driving.
I'll take some pics tomorrow.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2020 | 03:09 PM
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The way the OEM bumper mounts, you could easily fabricate some bumper spacers. Easiest way would be to just stack some fender washers to make a spacer.
 
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Originally Posted by Spooledsrt
I'll take some pics tomorrow.
Did you ever get a chance to snap pics of clearance and plastic trimmed?
 
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Old Mar 13, 2020 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 2017F250Diesel
Did you ever get a chance to snap pics of clearance and plastic trimmed?
sorry about that, here is what I trimmed


 
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