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Old Jun 25, 2015 | 04:58 AM
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I recently just ordered a smitty built xrc mod front bumper with the full width ends with the fog,The question is do the factory fog lights fit in place for the lights that come with new bumper?The reason I ask is because I don't wanna loose the jw led fogs I previously purchased.Any info will help.Thanks in advance guys.
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Old Jun 25, 2015 | 09:07 AM
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I have the crawler end caps and my factory fogs fit just fine. One problem I did have was my tires (35") rubbed on the caps when turning, I took a grinder and trimmed off some metal from the backside. I'm hoping my new lift springs will give me a little bit more clearance as theres still a small bit of rub at full turn.
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Old Jun 25, 2015 | 06:28 PM
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Thank for the info,post some pics if possible.Im stock height with 33's,you think i'll rub?Ddi you have to extend your fog wires?
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Old Jun 26, 2015 | 06:11 PM
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yes I did have to extend the wires, about 10" I think, with 33's you will probably be fine, but the bumper is heavy and will drop the front a bit
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Old Jun 27, 2015 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by joey718
I recently just ordered a smitty built xrc mod front bumper with the full width ends with the fog,The question is do the factory fog lights fit in place for the lights that come with new bumper?The reason I ask is because I don't wanna loose the jw led fogs I previously purchased.Any info will help.Thanks in advance guys.
OEM fogs do not fit in the full width ends, I just tried to do it last night to no avail
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Old Jun 29, 2015 | 03:31 PM
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My lights fit fine in the crawler end caps. Probably have to extend the wires at some point but working for right now. Lost an inch & an eighth and that was before the stinger with 17 front springs. Waiting on the first shipment of my metalcloak/frankenlift to get here so I can get that and more back. Like the look though.

Anybody else' end caps finish differ from the center section?
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Old Jun 30, 2015 | 06:13 PM
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The end caps came and i tried the factory fogs and then didn't fit as good as the fogs that the bumper came with.Pretty turned off,but the bumper is pretty kool,and looked nice,but REALLY HEAVY .So i slept on it and then made my decision and go with the aev.So I did the whole return and exchange thing.Will post pics once I install.
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