1. The rear bumper WILL have a reciever hitch standard.
2. It will also relocate the license plate to the driver side, Also standard.
4. Provision for rear backup sensors, we will be looking into this.
I love this input please keep the sugestions coming!
RJ Lynn
+1 to all this FOR SURE. I would really like to have an aftermarket rear bumper with a provision for the OEM backup sensors.
I've recently communicated with Fab Fours regarding some issues I was concerned about, and they responded quickly. I think these are by far the best designs we've seen yet, however I've been completely turned off by a recent picture they sent me, which shows exsessive cutouts of the Fab Fours Logo.
The explanation given as far as the front bumper is concerned was that it provides two purposes, branding, and proper air flow to the radiator. I have no problem with a company branding it's products, except when it costs the customer strength in a product that is specifically purchased for that quality. I can do without the many weak points added to a panel in an area that many of us are trying to reinforce with skid plates. As for air flow, I've got a hole saw if I run into any problems.
As far as the rear bumper is concerned, they are just out of control with their branding efforts. To have such large cutouts on both sides just opens the 1/4 panels to the elements, and I would expect much difficulty keeping the area clean of mud and rocks. I want strength, and I don't want a bunch of sharp cuts that will just invite future damage.
The small logos on the first prototype of the rear bumper seen on the Green FJ were certainly more tasteful, and wouldn't be a deal breaker to me.
I've recently communicated with Fab Fours regarding some issues I was concerned about, and they responded quickly. I think these are by far the best designs we've seen yet, however I've been completely turned off by a recent picture they sent me, which shows exsessive cutouts of the Fab Fours Logo.
The explanation given as far as the front bumper is concerned was that it provides two purposes, branding, and proper air flow to the radiator. I have no problem with a company branding it's products, except when it costs the customer strength in a product that is specifically purchased for that quality. I can do without the many weak points added to a panel in an area that many of us are trying to reinforce with skid plates. As for air flow, I've got a hole saw if I run into any problems.
As far as the rear bumper is concerned, they are just out of control with their branding efforts. To have such large cutouts on both sides just opens the 1/4 panels to the elements, and I would expect much difficulty keeping the area clean of mud and rocks. I want strength, and I don't want a bunch of sharp cuts that will just invite future damage.
The small logos on the first prototype of the rear bumper seen on the Green FJ were certainly more tasteful, and wouldn't be a deal breaker to me.
I say a recent post from Co Jeff that says the logo will not be like that on the production model. It would be a deal breaker for me as well I am not going to pay to advertise for the company. I hope that the logo is gone. Also I saw a pic from the side the tire mount on the protype had a large gap from the back of the tire to the window not tight and clean like the stock look. I like the tire mount however it needs to flow with the lines of the truck.
Website says mid Jan for purchase anyone have any clue how long this is going to be delayed?
When I asked about getting a custom version sans logos, they told me they weren't set up for that. I can't see how keeping a few pieces of steel out of the pile to be cut by the waterjet could impede their production flow. If they make me happy, I'll be the best advertising they could imagine for their bumpers. I'll talk them up to everyone I see. At work alone, there are at least 20 FJ's. So far everyone I've spoken to is waiting for a single company to have good looking steel bumpers for both the front and rear so they can replace the useless stock tupperware imitation bumpers.
So far Demello, Fab Fours, Road Armor, and Expedition One are all cutting huge logos into their bumpers. Expedtion One is the only outfit of those I've heard of so far that is willing to let one ship out without their logo, and that may have been only to dispose of an earlier design.
Right now, I'm back to waiting to see what ARB does for the rear, but they've been slow to the launch pad.
Maybe Fab Fours will see the light and come up with a new approach, like a badge or a sticker. They could stamp or engrave their logo. It could even be embossed, but a cutout is offensive.
Advertising is supposed to attract customers, not repel them.
The first pic shown here presents what a good looking design the rear bumper has evolved into. The second picture shows the smaller logo cutout, which I think I'd weld a small plate on the backside of, to keep out mud and debris.(Provided they don't use the larger version of the logo). The next two pictures show the gigantic openings from the logo, on an otherwise fantastic front bumper. The logo, lacking any design change, I can only theorize would have to be excised and have a new plate welded and ground in place. I sure hope they offer this thing naked, because I'd hate to have to pay for paint that was scheduled to be burnt up.
Again, Fab Fours...Couldn't you be satisfied with simply painting your logo on these bumpers? Anyone that sees these, is going to talk to the owner about where he got them anyway.
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