Just got a call from a freight company to schedule a delivery from Addictive Desert Designs. Looks like the Maxlider bumper deliveries are ahead of schedule, which is a nice surprise. Unfortunately, my Bronco delivery is a month behind schedule...
We don't have rocks in FL. Does that make mine a mall crawler since I have no desire to drive 1 mph over a rock?
To each his own, but rocks are not the only thing present outside.
I am hoping there is a Maxlider bumper in this huge box, and not something I need to bury...
I like very much!!!
Here's the images cropped together. Does the middle top of the bumper look like a protective/security cover for the winch's control unit to you guys?
Will you have a nonwench version? Matching skid plates? Thanks....
They come with a removable cover plate over the winch holes, but I would probably go with a smaller bumper if not using a winch. It comes with aluminum bash plate (painted black) and plates for the crash bars (removable if not wanted). There appears to be good airflow for intercooler, and supports LUX package (ACC, park sensors, and camera).I like very much!!!
Crack it open! Lets see!I am hoping there is a Maxlider bumper in this huge box, and not something I need to bury...
Very nice! That ticks all the boxes and yes I would want to go smaller (no winch) if it would become an option.
I am not sure which you were hoping for, but it was the bumper and a lot of air.
The quality and thought through design really came through. Love to see it once installed.
I was wondering if you would be willing to upload or send the documents that came with the bumper? I am really close to pulling the trigger to get one myself. I just wish there was more info out there, especially a view from the camera.... Also, what winch do you plan to use?I am not sure which you were hoping for, but it was the bumper and a lot of air.
The shipping company was very rough on it and obviously dropped it. Luckily, there was no damage to any of the parts I am planning to use (only winch cover plate and decorative end cap were worn).
Optional aluminum parts. End-cap logo, winch cover plate, and thick crash bar covers. They came attached to the bumper. I might use the crash bar covers, but may need to modify for 37's (not sure).
Skid plate. Painted thick aluminum. I don't know yet if you can use the badlands bash plate instead.
There is plenty of intercooler air flow. The screen can be removed if you want more.
Bumper mounts to frame with 3 bolts per side. 6 large bolts were supplied, but I don't know if they are used here or for the skid plate (apparently some of the factory bolts are reused).
ACC sensor mounting slot and brackets. I think they gave me 2 sets.
The visionX 6" light bar mounts here, but I didn't receive the lights. Maybe they ship separately? There are cutouts for front parking sensors (no plugs are provided).
Some measurements. Winch depth and overall height. See above for frame bolts.
If you are planning to mount a license plate on front, it can't stick out beyond the fairlead if you have ACC. 60 degree spec is met, if measured at center point of sensor (hopefully OK). Based on Ford's drawing, it may be more favorable to mount it in the passenger side slot.
I'm considering these options for front license plate (Rough Country RS138, RS124). Plate must be mounted above fairlead for offroad clearance. I suppose you could flip the RS124 model from down on street and up (or removed) for offroad.
Overall, I am pleased with the bumper so far. My Bronco is supposed to be built on Jan 3 so hopefully it won't be too long before I can install it! Unless someone beats me to it, I will post camera view, approach angle, ride height, and license mounting later.
There were no instructions in the box, but I was their first web order and they may have something planned. I think they are out of the office until after Christmas.
