Trim the Front Bumper

A little trick I picked up in my Jeeping days: 30 minutes and a Dremel gain about 4 inches of clearance to the front tires. Even better, the lines of a 2003-2004 model look like it was designed for this. When you’re finished, it’s a good time to install swaybar quick disconnects up front as you will have just freed up a ton of room to work. Yes, the factory fog lights can be retained after doing this, I have them out for other reasons…

Horizontal SeamVertical SeamPassenger side doneDriver's side doneQuick Disconnects installed

I’ve also moved my washer fluid reservoir in anticipation of a new aftermarket bumper. It doesn’t hang down below the remaining bumper area though, so if you want to keep it there it can just be painted black (in stock form it is white).