cant believe no one in the colorado area would want to free prototype this on their 05-06

idiots!!!

Are you talking about a separate plate that can be bolted to the bottom part of the bumper and to the front skid/cradle? Sure, it could be done, but IMHO, I just think it is a little extra that is not worth the extra amount of $$, and it would completely close off the area that you need to squeeze your arm into to put the pin in the front hitch. As I mentioned in another thread, While testing these bumpers on the fourth most difficult trail in Colorado, Ted beat the living crap out of the front bumper, and the biggest thing that I was very happy with, was when he back up off a boulder that he was hung up on, and the boulder skid down the belly pan, down the cradle, off the lower arms/front skid, right onto the lower plate of the front bumper and slid all the way to the hitch. The bumper did exactly as it was designed to do. The idea for a complete skid is good, but I just don't think the very little extra protection would be worth the extra cost. I do appreciate the input and suggestions, they are definately considered during R&D and I try to take the best ideas and make the best product as if the customers designed the product themselves.

So the rear bumpers will be ready by the end of the year. I maybe interested in one if I decide to keep the KJ. I was thinking of trading it in on a 06 Unlimited, but if I dont get what I want on the trade I am just going to keep it and start to really mod it (bumpers, locker, etc).

Please don't take this the wrong way, as with anything relating to aesthetics, it's highly personal. I like your rear bumper (which is why I ordered it), but for front bumper, I much prefer the TJM one. It follows the curves of the Liberty better. I realize that it's hard to do this when you're cutting the steel yourself (or have a factory do it) ... and besides, you already have the design of your front bumper worked out and it's probably much too late in the game to change plan.

However, if you do manage to come up with something roundish, not angular, I know where my money will go

They're not free, but they are a dang good price. I'm just going to have rent one from Budget for a week (better get the extra insurance.)

The first batch of rear bumpers will be finished in Mid/late September. I only have one available in the first batch at the prepay price that isn't already paid for. It will be about 6-8 weeks for the next batch of rear bumpers after that.

Personally I like the angled look of your bumpers, thats why i can't wait for you to get the out! It gives the KJ a meaner and more hardcore look to it.

To each is his own.

The bumpers will still have the same look and angles, but the bends will be a little more rounded and subtle instead of the sharp bends.

Oh! Mid to late September is a long ways from the original early August. What's the chance it will slip again?

I wish I could move things faster, but 16 hours a day, 6 days a week, working by myself, I'm doing the best I can.

Don't kill yourself over it That kind of work schedule is better left for younger guys working in video games industry.