Her rear end just doesn't feel right

Two things are important in the near term:
1) that rear cross member is rusted out and falling apart; needs to be replaced;
2) there is nothing between the front bumper of the jerk following too close behind me, and my rear lights.

So after spending a couple of days grinding rivets off the frame-to-cross member and cutting a couple of bolts (okay, 8 bolts!) the draw bar and cross member came off.  Above is the original.

The new one is just a C-channel steel with some holes and other cut outs drilled, and a little bit of bending and shaping.  turns out a guy in North Carolina makes a perfect replica for a very reasonable price ($100).

But for added protection (?) I decided to add a bumper to the rear end that would extend out beyond the tail lights and provide a modicum of protection.  I looked around and decided brushed steel tube looked best.  Of course, that was of the choices I had that would fit.

I'm not 100% happy with the look as it's not stock nor is it appropriate.  If I can find a similar bumper for the front, to balance the look, I'll stick with it.

Thanks for looking...