Went with the bumper, while I consider other options... I don't love it but can live with it until I pick up a mesh grill or something to put it behind. Only thing that is permanent is a couple 1/4" holes in the plastic and bumper (Easy to return to stock with a new plastic piece). What do you think?!
A little splice.
A little bracket work. (kind of similar to the factory ones but taller and thicker)
A little off.
A little on.