Fab Four Front Bumper

CO-Jeff · Jul 30, 2006

Ok, well I installed my front bumper on Friday in Durango, had a great time, ran into Rod and Robbie of the FJ Trail Team.

Installation instructions will be done on Monday and I will post them.

It Fit like a glove, Fog Lights and Turn Signals are great.

Great approach, matches to the stock skid plate perfectly.

I have 100's of photos, need to resize them.

With the bumper zero sag, added the winch went down 1/4 inch, once I get rid of the cable and go rope I think it will pop back up or I will adjust the DR's if needed.

The powder coat is amazing a new process and mixture really nice, these guys have their act together, they plan on being on this site early next week.

They have front bumpers ready ship, with Hella lights, instructions and powder coated for 1150.00

If you have any questions PM.

The Fab Four Team is outstanding, I had a great time.

One more thing, I installed the winch after the bumper was on, then put the grill back on.

Hanzo · Jul 30, 2006

wow that is a nice looking bumper, very armor Steath fighter looking. It is on the heavier side of the main bumper makers though huh? Would you suggest a bupmer like that for someone who is not lifting their rig? or doesn't have adjustable coilovers?

BTW, your rig looks outstanding.

CO-Jeff · Jul 30, 2006

a few more

CO-Jeff · Jul 30, 2006

Well the FJ team has the ARB, this is a little lighter.

Hanzo · Jul 30, 2006

CO-Jeff said:
Well the FJ team has the ARB, this is a little lighter.

ah good to know, I think it looks better too, but my concern I guess with most heavier than stock bumpers, is that once you get one, will you have to go all the way and get a adjustable coilover to handle the extra weight. The thing with modding is one thing effects the other, so you either go all the way or just leave it be. Even with All Pro or Demello, its almost double the stock weight and then with a winch, it must have an effect on the front suspension.

I guess what Im syaing is, you probably cant have one without the other. Heavier bumper= front suspension that can handle the load.

Blackstone_Cruiser · Jul 30, 2006

Jeff,
That bumper really complements the styling of the FJ really well.

How was the install process, was it a true bolt on kit or was there any drilling / trimming required to get it installed.

CO-Jeff · Jul 30, 2006

I think So

ropedrag · Jul 30, 2006

Nice lloking set up jeff!

This gives us all yet another choice, which is a good thing....

Thanks,
JB

Tranman · Jul 30, 2006

That is a very nice looking bumper. Even though it is a bit beefier compare to some of the others we've seen here, I like the fact that it doesn't leave the FJ's front suspension exposed. With some of the other bumpers, you have a lot of seemingly unproctected parts.

Well done. I think it looks very proportional to the FJ and compliments it well. This is my favorite bumper so far :signed:

tikoys · Jul 30, 2006

I have to have brush guards in my area. That's why I'm looking at the bentup bumper.

CO-Jeff · Jul 30, 2006

you can order it with bush guards, I think they will work with you on that.

They are welded on so will take a few weeks, the initial run is without.

Big Duke 6 · Jul 30, 2006

Jeff,

Looks like it rolled off the showroom like that.....

One of the best looking trucks to date....

Roosterdo · Jul 31, 2006

Fabfour New Bumper

bigbill25 · Jul 31, 2006

Re: Fabfour New Bumper

Here ya go, Roost:

--Bill

bigbill25 · Jul 31, 2006

Re: Fabfour New Bumper

I do like the integrated fog and signal lights... Just not looking for a big 'winch' bumper...

--Bill

FJ #8 · Jul 31, 2006

Re: Fabfour New Bumper

i cant wait to see more tube style bumpers come out

DominicG · Jul 31, 2006

Re: Fabfour New Bumper

imo that is the cleanest/flowing front bumper ive seen.

Tranman · Jul 31, 2006

Re: Fabfour New Bumper

yes, my favorite so far...

4RnrJ · Jul 31, 2006

Hanzo said:
ah good to know, I think it looks better too, but my concern I guess with most heavier than stock bumpers, is that once you get one, will you have to go all the way and get a adjustable coilover to handle the extra weight. The thing with modding is one thing effects the other, so you either go all the way or just leave it be. Even with All Pro or Demello, its almost double the stock weight and then with a winch, it must have an effect on the front suspension.

I guess what Im syaing is, you probably cant have one without the other. Heavier bumper= front suspension that can handle the load.

Welcome to the dilema!

You should never go down the road of modification if you are concerned at all about your credit card!

By the way, once you get the coilovers, sliders, bumper, rear suspension everything else can wait a bit... ie: lights, winch, beadlocks, etc.

F J-LO · Jul 31, 2006

Are the front eyelets strong enough to hook up a tow bar to tow behind a motorhome?

FJammin · Jul 31, 2006

Phenomenal-looking rig. This is my new favorite front end. Beefy, but proportional. Do you know total weight? Did you re-bolt-on the factory skid plate after?

SMEEKS · Jul 31, 2006

Looks awesome. I am so jealous. I installed the GOBI Rack on my Titanium FJ this weekend, but I have to wait till next spring for the bumper. I am just in love with the Fab Four Bumper.

inklove: Looks great.

CO-Jeff · Jul 31, 2006

FJammin said:
Phenomenal-looking rig. This is my new favorite front end. Beefy, but proportional. Do you know total weight? Did you re-bolt-on the factory skid plate after?

yes the factory plate is bolted back on, it aligns perfectly.

The bling plate was removed.

CO-Jeff · Jul 31, 2006

F J-LO said:
Are the front eyelets strong enough to hook up a tow bar to tow behind a motorhome?

Fab Fours is supposed to become a vendor here this week, but have sent your question to them.

Hanzo · Jul 31, 2006

4RnrJ said:
Welcome to the dilema!

You should never go down the road of modification if you are concerned at all about your credit card!

By the way, once you get the coilovers, sliders, bumper, rear suspension everything else can wait a bit... ie: lights, winch, beadlocks, etc.

yeah, Its a long process, if you have other hobbies you like to pursue. I probably need more trail time under the belt before stepping up to all the stuff being talked about here.

TonyB · Jul 31, 2006

Looks awesome,Jeff!One of the best looking FJ's so far!...Besides...it's BLUE:clap:

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