yes the second version is much better... it's lighter and a little more appleasing cosmetically... also if you notice on the piece that attaches to the bumper it has three mounting holes for more mounting options.. you can bring it out further or closer to the bumper depending on how far you want to tilt the bracket inwards... i'm sure the OP can fabricate those wholes to make his more adjustable
they rotate, they do not slide forward. but especially with the msp bumper you will get more tilt out of them. but if you want i will make it stick out further for you.
yeah i guess. 1.5 inches or 1 inch. but you wont get much angle with one inch. but id really like to keep it 1.5 so i dont have to buy different 90 degree angle pieces...