Vertically Driven Products Stubby End Cap Install and Review

[Snarf77]

If you're looking for a first mod or a simple and cost effective mod that will improve the looks of your jeep, then check out the VDP Stubby End caps. VDP's caps involve cutting the OEM bumper and a little drilling, but not much else. The end result is a stubby, almost mid-width front bumper that give you the look and function of a purpose built rig.

It was one of the first mods I did to my jeep and I loved it!

Starts out looking like this:

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Measure in and mark the width according to instructions

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Mark with blue tape - you'll use this as a cutting guide for your reciprocating saw.

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[Snarf77]

Cut along the tape lines

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Clean up the edges a bit:

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Slide cap over, notice a bit of interference with the factory splash guard which I chose to trim.

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A bit of a difference!

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[Snarf77]

Trim splash guard.

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Drill into OEM bumper on markings.

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Pop in clips.

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Enjoy how badass your new bumper looks!

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[JeepLab]

This really was done well.

It would have been a perfect light weight option if you wanted to stuff big tires in and cut the stock flares.

[Snarf77]

Didn't you initially have some issues with your duratracs hitting the stock bumper while turning with a tire stuffed? This would have eliminated that issue I believe.

[Pznivy]

Thats a good mod for big tires.

IF your trying to keep your nose light. Maybe chop those flares next....as the addiction takes hold.....