OK, guys, good news. I saw my manufacturer yesterday, he's starting on the first prototype next week and should be done in about 3 weeks. Once I get the first prototype, I can see what corrections need made, make another prototype, and hopefully that will be the end of the prototypes, and then start production. I plan to have one KJ (USAFCOP) with both front and rear bumper prototypes at the KJ event in Moab in April for those of you planning on going to that. Wally (allyrand) with the big bad camo KJ will also have the other prototype rear bumper at the Moab event. That will give you guys a chance to check it out in person.
Since my manufacturer got my design plans on the rear bumper, I got my costs today, which means I have prices for you guys. I was thinking about waiting a little longer, but I know you guys are dying to know how much money to save. These prices are pretty much set, although they may go up closer to production time, but by no more than $25. These prices are just for the rear bumper, WITHOUT any of the carriers. I should have the pricing for the carriers in a few weeks, but somewhere in the $250-300 range for the tire carrier, and less for the jerry can carrier. Front bumpers are going to be close to the same price, maybe a little less, but the amount of work adn steel if very close to the rear bumper. I should have prices on the front end of next week.
Ok, regular retail price for the bare steel rear bumper alone is $675. Hold on, don't panic yet. Intro price is going to be $607.50. If you prepay before I change my mind about these prices (read that "up to $25" in previous paragraph), then you get another 10% off that price, so $546.75. If you ask me, any of those are a heck of a price for the only KJ rear bumper going to be on the market. Also, don't forget about the giveaway contest going on as well. Production isn't going to be for a few more months, so you guys have plenty of time to start saving to get in on the prepay plan, so don't stress there. Don't procrastinate though. You know how things happen at the last minute when you are trying to save up a bunch of money. Also, your prepayments help me get these things into production faster, so keep that in mind, because it really helps drop my stress level. Operators are standing by.

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So, expect the first full model rear bumper with carriers near the end of February for your viewing enjoyment.