yeah, you can trim it, you can remove it, or you can put some bigger tires and a little lift on it and get it off the ground. there are a few bumpers available out there, but they are pretty much the same size as the stock one.

95 Sportage w/welded and 5.89 geared dana 44's on 38.5" TSL's.- SADLY SOLD
CURRENTLY - 2000 sportage, 5.38 gears, welded diffs, 35" tires, 5.5" lift

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