Had a North Shore Rack installed. They are made in Canada with North American steel and are less than 900 CAD $. No plastic and bomb proof off-road. 50 lbs and can carry 200 lbs total.
Yes, I agree would be cheaper to get an R but do not want to do any frame chop as it is illegal in Canada and won't pass insurance. I think V8 swap with all other appropriate parts/upgrades will. Also would be awesome to have Bronco Raptor with 5.2 from factory!
I have PPF and ceramic coat over top. I can still get them but not worried about the paint. I had a branch drag, gauge, and scratch the front of the hood (with old PPF). Took the PPF off and no damage to paint only to PPF.