What I used to do (i run naked all the time now) is remove the front bumper whenever I would go 4x4ing. it's only 4 nuts, all in easy reach. takes less than 10 minutes to remove. Some of the guys on here hacksaw just off the air dam.

02 [color:"red"] Sportie [/color] 5sp 4x4 2dr. 1?" Body + 4" Rocksportgear lifts, 31x10.50 Wildcats M/Ts, Manual Hubs, Yakima rack, basket. Redline gear oils
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My beater, 03 Land Rover Freelander SE3