Hi Gts_Evilution, I didn't need to cut my front bar reinforcement to fit the FMIC, and as you can see in the photo supplied in the original post, that guy didnt need to chop up his reinforment either to fit the FMIC. As for aftermarket bumper bars, that is why they are aftermarket... Just because they need to be modified to fit aftermarket front bars doesn't make it any better. It WILL increase the risk for greater damage to your vehicle in a a front end accident and it is there as it's name states to "reinforce", ie. make it stronger.