The rear bumper was raised using 2x2" stock, the bottom portion of the rear clip was cut off (the section that used to wrap around the bottom). Custom brackets were then welded to the bottom of the rear clip/hitch, and new longer bolts were installed.
The bumper end caps tilted down for some reason once it was installed, some washers were put behind the top tow hook bolt (behind bumper) to shim it straight. I'm guessing there must be some variance between the inside of the stock rear clip vs. the 2x2" steel stock, or cause the bumper is right up against the bottom of the new bracket... whatever the reason is, it's straight now.
Bottom of custom brackets.
Bracket bottom had to be notched to clear bumper's contours.
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2x2" steel stock.
