Hey guys, like you, I too have only seen the prototypes (in pics) and man they look good. Actually both of the "stealth" type bumpers mentioned look really good! As much as mine sees "civilian" use (I need street and curb appeal), I'm gonna have to leave mine alone (leave the little plastic cover on). I have thought, though, about making a different type of bumper, one that "looks" factory but isn't. Hear me out... the purpose of having a Liberty, at least for me, is to have a Jeep (with the rugged capability) that will easily and safely carry my family around (when necessary) and still be cool for me when I show up at a client's house. They won't think they're doing business with some crazy Redneck... even if they are... just by looking at my vehicle. I can't tell you how many people have already asked me when Jeep started making a "Rubicon" Liberty. They said if they could get one, they'd buy a Liberty cause it's actually pretty stud looking. Anyhow, I'm not a fabricator but look at this pic.
Why couldn't we cut the ends off the plastic cover and reinstall them over "real steal tubes/pipes" that this factory bumper is made to look like anyway. That way, the air bags would still function properly, it would keep the very nice factory turn signals, the great approach angles (but we could remove the tow hooks which we all agree get in the way replacing them with clevis ones welded to the bumper) and still look very clean and "daily driven". Just a thought. I may try it. Any interest??
Matt