I have factory mudflaps on my 96 trooper, and was on the raod the other day when I saw a trooper the same body style as mine without these. Are there like some really low model metal bumpers that came on these troopers, or is it another variation of the plastic w/o the factory mudflaps. I would like to lose the flaps, but if I take them off I will have a very noticable difference where the factory paint, and the unpainted plastic is. Any and all opinions welcome pics if anyone has any. Thanks JOE>