Fab Four Bumpers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey guys, how is the fitment for their rear bumper?
I got my eyes on the rears only.

 

I just had a front fab four front installed and already am noticing a lot of issues. First off, the bumper has a huge space on the sides above the bumper and the truck-see pics. Second, the radiator is fully exposed and it looks like I need to build a shielding to protect it-I do a lot of winter driving and rocks are a concern. Lastly- it seems like the rear side of the bumper needs to be enclosed so it can protect the lighting wires and also under the hood to the elements. This is going to be a lot more work that I expected. Anyone else run into these issues? (i know the spacing has been pointed out) ugh...

 

You should be able to close up that gap. I my floor jack and placed under the winch plate to support the bumper while you loosen the hardware and make adjustments. It certainly will be easier if you have a buddy to help you.

 

Thanks Nick54. It's at the shop and they just said they have it all lined up. I will post pics when I get it back.

 

the guys at the shop had to do some work on the connecting brackets to get it to line up but it looks awesome. Fab Four customer service was great through out this and were prepared to go to the max to get things resolved. pics coming soon.

 

I just got the front Fab Fours bumper to match my back bumper. Here are a few pics. I'm waiting on a break in the weather to get some better pictures. Icon Stage 5 is on the way to lift this thing back up!

Thing barely fit in the bed when I picked it up:

 

So had a minor accident, results in me shopping for a bumper. Looking at this bad boy over them all. Did you guys see price options for base bumper no grill protection? Curious on the different levels of pricing.

 

Yes, for Fab Fours, there is:
1) base bumper
2) pre runner bar
3) full hoops (the one I got)

You can also get each in raw steel. Mine was purchased from 4wheelparts.com

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Bumpers-...ts/Front-Bumpers.aspx?t_c=64&t_s=26&t_pt=6410

 

So it seems only like 150$ odd bucks for the grill guards over the base bumper. Was going to fab my own off the bumper but for that price it almost makes sense just to have it come like that.

Thanks dude

 

Sure does. It fits up just like the stock bumper. The only difference is that it didn't have the holes on the top side for the hitch bolts, they are there but just covered up.

 

SO I have had my bumper for about 6 months now. I have been concerned about the radiator not being protected from the elements. Unfortunately we have had no snow in the west yet so I have not seen what snow and ice are going to do to the radiator since it is SO EXPOSED. I hit a pretty nasty bunny in the middle of NV one morning. Guts went all over the radiator and it was a hassle to clean. Anyone else had issues?

 

Sub'd

Have had mine on for 4 months know. Absolutely love it.

 

How is your radiator not protected!!?? Pics?

 

Considering one myself but wondering how much heavier it is than the stock one? Wondering how much the rear suspension will sag.

 

So I hit a deer a few weeks ago and need some repairs, well the body shop is working with me, insurance covers it anyways, and I asked about them putting on the fab4 instead of factory original and they said I would just have to pay the difference in cost of product as long as it doesn't involve any kind of crazy fabrication. I really think I'm going to green light it. What do y'all think?

 

I took the plunge and so far really happy with it:

 

I love mine'! You can fit some rotopak cans behind the tire carrier. I mounted my lift jack behind it plus the cb antenna mount is nice! I'll throuw up come pictures in a bit

 

Green light! GO

 

I gave them the go today. I argued with the guy about color matching it but he claimed he talked to fab4 and they don't make a raw steel version. I suspect him a liar but whatever. I'm slightly disappointed because I wanted to get bronze rims but with the powder black bumper on pyrite mica I feel it will be too many colors and clash, now I'll have to get black rims I spose.

 

Dead-thread resurrection time.

Question regarding the rear bumper, my slug does not have a factory hitch at this time - is the factory hitch necessary, or does it use the hitch mounting points on the frame itself? If not, would an aftermarket frame-mount class 3/4 suffice?