Ok, so I just finished up installing this set up
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=138
My bumper does feel WAY more sturdy and it did help the corner gaps, def not perfect but I'm also going to install quick release button clips when they arrive and that should take care of any gap that could be fixed. I'd post pics but I have to format them down and even my phone won't format them down enough so maybe I'll just upload them and if anyone is interested in seeing exactly what you saw in above link. ..
Now I feel that my bumper is strong enough to install lip on myself. I don't think there should be any extra issues but only time will tell.
NTHEBRZ
Roseville