I would make or leave some kind of bracket on there. The stock bracket looks like crap, but If I had to go back and do it I would have left my fog lights on. It does make your bumper all saggy and flimsy, but the worst part is it has no support. The bottom part of my bumper is all cracked now. Shaving the couple pounds is not worth having to buy a new bumper, if your doing it for looks find a way to support it. Trust me you'll regret it in a year if you dont. I can get some pics of mine if you want.