Could I damage anything driving without a front bumper?

I'm going to cut my bumper so I can put on my new one, but I'm having to wait a week or two to get it powder coated. Is there anything that could be damaged if I drove around with it like in the picture in the mean time?

 

Depends if you rear end something.

 

Some states require a front license plate to be attached at all times while operating a vehicle on public roads.

 

An insect could get in there. Ewwww, gross.

 

Nothing a couple zip ties or self tapping screws can't fix!

 

Oh absolutely!

Just a reminder for the OP

 

You’re good.

 

I have had numerous vehicles with missing body panels without issues. Issues with law enforcement was another story LOL

 

Just don't hit anything and you're good.

 

Im curious why you removed the bumper without having a replacement ready.

But for your real question, if a rock gets kicked up and hits the front of your truck it could pop the ac condenser. But you should be just fine.

 

i didnt do the cut yet. i live in an apartment where i cant really work on the truck, so my situation is i'm trying to pick up the bumper when its ready and install it at a buddies house the same day.

 

I live in one.

I never got the front plate mount in Dec 2019 when I bought my truck.

If I do anything it'll be like this:


Otherwise, zip ties for inspection.

 

Guess we will find out soon enough when a bird poops on an elephant causing GameStop to explode into a walrus tusk.

 

You could damage what you hit. And if you injure people you may be additionally liable since you removed a government-required bumper and substituted...nothing. (Don't make one out of wood, either. That's usually not legal. Ask me how I know.)

 

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