Hey, guys. Finally got moved to Colorado and put my office back together, and I'm back to the drawing board. I've spent a lot of time lately finding new steel, plastic, packaging, and hardware suppliers, and the last thing is a new manufacturer. I have some of my old product designs out at several local manufacturers so they can do their bid war, and should have one decided on by the end of next week. Ted (USAFCOP) lives just down the road from me, so I have a guinea pig KJ to play with designing up bumpers. He was over here the other day with his rear bumper off, and I am real excited with the ideas, and this shouldn't be too tough. My rear bumper will have the 3/4" thick shackle tabs and a swing away tire carrier, and more than likely a receiver hitch. The tire carrier will have an actual two stage latch, just like a regular car door, and the tire carrier will be adjustable in height. Prototyping will begin in the next few weeks, along with the front bumper. I can't give time to production, because it all depends on how the prototyping goes, but start saving your money now.
I hope to have atleast the front bumper ready within four to six months and the price at or under $600. The rear bumper will be slightly more, but I can't even begin to think of an estimate right now. I will have intro sale prices when they first come out and package specials when purchased together. That's all I have for you guys right now, but I am still working on it.
So, who's interested.
I don't need a list of so many buyers or any commitments, because I am making these no matter what, just like to see a show of hands. If you need me to post original CAD design pics again, then let me know if you haven't seen them.
as for a rear tire carrier we would still be able to just open the rear glass correct 
without opening the door,also wieght estimate for each 
, plus the reciever hitch will have a plate at the back end of it that will bolt to the front crossmember. That's the plan so far. It shouldn't go anywhere.
