Thank you for sharing this! This was my exact plan for whenever I get lights, I just hadn’t had the time to check the clearances behind that piece. Glad to know it works.
I have 285/70/17 on a 2024 Big Bend with stock suspension and no issues. I do light off-roading, still have the crash bars installed, and have not run into clearance issues.
Found a nearly brand new OEM steel rear bumper at an INSANE steal of a price. The swap itself was a breeze. Getting the license plate light connecter clicked back in was a frustrating adventure.