I set it up for a front bumper( thats what those funny looking drop brackets are for) i am going to try it with a bumper and if i don't like it, i will take it back off and maybe run an old stile set of tow bar brackets. I have the front bumper trimmed to fit 1/2 from the body all the way across the front, so it looks about right. As far as color goes, i think i am going to go with a candy tangerine color(honda goldwing). I was happy with the silver i painted the frame, even though it won't be seen.Randy