There is no visible gap between bumper and skid plate. You can see the hole I didn't put a bolt through. Even if I had drilled it I didn't like how it would end up with the washer and nut.
There is a front to back step but no actual gap.
Driver side bolt to cross member. You can see it sits...
I'm a new member in Las Vegas, NV. I'm impressed with the amount of knowledge here in WAL. I've owned 4x4's most of my life but this is my first jeep and nothing quite compares. My wife asked me to wait to spend lots of money lifting it and throwing on larger tires .. We'll see how long I can...