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Who makes the nicest rear bumper w/carrier

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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Breaktrack
Well, after looking at the various bumpers in this thread, I'm seriously leaning toward the expedition one.

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You will NOT regret it. Very nice bumper!!
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ChewyGranola
I installed mine and it was pretty easy. It took a little monkeying around with to get the proper tightness but not bad at all.
Mine took awhile, around 6-7 weeks but I am glad that I got it. I just love how it opens with the tailgate.
I went ahead and bit the bullet and ordered an Expedition One even though I haven't sold my Fab Fours yet...Sarah at Expedition One was very helpful. Couple of questions- is the height of the tire carrier adjustable at all?

I will need to get another stock trailer hitch, sold mine some time ago. Would you be able to mount that after the bumper is on, or would it be a good idea to put that on first? Thanks
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by glwood6
I went ahead and bit the bullet and ordered an Expedition One even though I haven't sold my Fab Fours yet...Sarah at Expedition One was very helpful. Couple of questions- is the height of the tire carrier adjustable at all?

I will need to get another stock trailer hitch, sold mine some time ago. Would you be able to mount that after the bumper is on, or would it be a good idea to put that on first? Thanks

the carrier is not adjustable, at least not mine.

I would install the trailer hitch first, much easier
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 266701
the carrier is not adjustable, at least not mine.

I would install the trailer hitch first, much easier
Easier, yes. But is it still possible to mount hitch after in your opinion?

I've got Expedition One bumper on order, FabFours for sale, couple of inquiries that look like they might pan out, no stock trailer hitch since I sold mine when I got my other bumper, so...I'm not sure of the timing on any of this, and was wondering if it is possible to do after the bumper is on if I can't get a replacement hitch before then...

Thanks.

Anyone got a stock trailer hitch you took off and don't know what to do with...?
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by RocksHurt
I have a question about the tire carriers on some of the ones listed in this thread. It appears that nearly all of the bars are so long that they cover up part of the license plate.

Isn't that illegal? Am I seeing an optical illusion?
Several of them do obscure at least the bottom right corner, yes. I don't know if that is illegal or not. Mine does, no one has stopped me or said anything about it in the 10 months I've had it.
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ChewyGranola
I installed mine and it was pretty easy. It took a little monkeying around with to get the proper tightness but not bad at all.



Mine took awhile, around 6-7 weeks but I am glad that I got it. I just love how it opens with the tailgate.

Does the Expedition One have a locking pin that holds it open?
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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saw this one the other week in albuquerque. dont have any info on it except it said "combat rescue" on it. anybody know?

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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by glwood6
Does the Expedition One have a locking pin that holds it open?
No. It stays open all on it's own. It actually takes a bit of effort to close it. No more tailgate swinging closed on you while you load up the back. The only way I could see it swinging closed is if you parked facing down a very steep slope. Other than that it stays open until you close it.


And for everone else, so many pictures popped up of the bumper I didn't bother taking more shots of it, but if there's any part anyone wants to see specifically, let me know.
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 06:33 AM
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Bulldog Fab gets my vote
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by oli~d
saw this one the other week in albuquerque. dont have any info on it except it said "combat rescue" on it. anybody know?

That is a bulldog Fab custom bumper
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