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Just got my DV8 modular bumper. This thread will have a few parts, spread out a bit and will conclude with an install video completed by some budding auto techs and videographer from my school. Here are photos of the unboxing to get things rolling. No instructions to be found online or in the box - got a note out to DV8, but we are going with some good old logic and reasoning to figure it out for now.

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Two issues upon unboxing - both my end caps were scraped down to bare metal at the edges. Very visible when in place so going to have to deal with that for sure.

Ends of the bull bar were covered in rust looking dust and a bunch of it came out of the tube while unboxing mixed with some black powder. I don't see any signs of rust - thinking non issue, just odd.

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Good luck. I had the DV8 Tub mounted tire carrier for my JK. Put it on in the summer. rusted by mid-winter in Ohio salt covered weather. Customer service was great during install though. They were very responsive to my questions.
 
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Good luck. I had the DV8 Tub mounted tire carrier for my JK. Put it on in the summer. rusted by mid-winter in Ohio salt covered weather. Customer service was great during install though. They were very responsive to my questions.
Thanks - salty roads are minimal around here. Hopefully won't run into the same issues down the road.
 
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Sadly, this will be the final update. Started the install process and ran in to fitment issues with the factory LED fog lights. Once installed the cover does not fit into place. Luckily figured this out prior to pulling everything apart. This one is headed back to DV8.

I imagine this bumper could work with non factory fogs that are a bit smaller or if grinding out the cover and repainting is within your skillset (not mine).

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