Trimming skid plate for 295/70/18's?

I have Bilstein 6112's set at just under 2". Aftermarket front bumper so front plastic isn't an issue. I get rubbing on the OEM skid at full lock. I'm assuming just cut that corner off the OEM skid. I plan to make a skid plate to extend from bumper to OEM skid underneath eventually.

There's no rubbing on the plastic mudflap. However, it's very close. Anyone just use a heat gun to dimple the mud flap away from the tire a little bit?

 

Just cut the wings on each side off the stock skid. It cuts very easily, you probably wont even need to remove it.

I cut mine in the driveway.

Other have just bent the wings up for clearance.

 

Thanks, yeah, was just gonna use cut off wheel, but hadn't thought about bending it up. genius

 

Ended up cutting about 1" on each side. Still rubs just a bit on pass side, and used some channel locks to bend it up. Great idea...

 

What's your wheel and tire setup?

 

OEM pro rims powdercoated black. 295/70/18 Kumho. 6112/5160. fronts are at about 2"

 

Sweet looking setup!

 

That looks really good. I just put on 285/75R18. They rub and I finally determined it is the skid. I was gonna bend that up in the morning. Mines trashed anyways.
What front bumper have you got there?

 

Yeah, I think your rubbing has to do with 75 series tires. I had 285's without an issue, so the width should not be the problem, depending on rim/offset. But 75 is a lot of rubber going up from the rim, which ultimately sticks out further when you're at full lock turns. The trim and bend seems to have solved my issue.