I don't think I've gained much departure angle... but I don't think I lost any either. This bumper really is made as compact as possible and sits right up against the rear frame rail; really no room to cut any more material away.

Can't wait to get the "fixed" version on there that matches the body lines a bit better and paint it with some dupli-color perfect match paint to help blend it in. It's so nice having the spare tire our of the cargo area!