Reviews wanted on Expedition One Rear bumper with tire carrier

[da_jokker]

So initially I found this bumper and liked it because the spare tire is still centered.

I thought it was sketchy that they advertised the sensors "may not work" But when I found even more sketchy was that on their website I can't find a single picture of it actually opened.

Can one of you that have it post a picture with the tire swung open? Does it swing separately or is it always connected to the tailgate?

In addition, what I'm the most curious about is how they handle the wiring for the backup camera and tail light. I'm assuming the factory holder that mounts to the tailgate is just moved to their swing out or do you get rid of that (aka spare tire delete) and your spare, brake light, and camera all amount of some new fixture?

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[Felix808]

Well got the bumper on yesterday. Still need to finish up some wiring and some adjustments when it stops raining . Instructions leave a bit to be desired but definitely a quality system.

Really happy with it .

 

[Felix808]

So initially I found this bumper and liked it because the spare tire is still centered.

I thought it was sketchy that they advertised the sensors "may not work" But when I found even more sketchy was that on their website I can't find a single picture of it actually opened.

Can one of you that have it post a picture with the tire swung open? Does it swing separately or is it always connected to the tailgate?

In addition, what I'm the most curious about is how they handle the wiring for the backup camera and tail light. I'm assuming the factory holder that mounts to the tailgate is just moved to their swing out or do you get rid of that (aka spare tire delete) and your spare, brake light, and camera all amount of some new fixture?

It does not swing open, it attaches to the swing gate and they open as a single unit. Wiring just unplugs, but you need to modify some stock camera housing parts to insert into the new housing. May need to remove 3rd brake light unless you are ready with your spare tire size and make a new mount for it.

 

[Dezertrider20158]

So initially I found this bumper and liked it because the spare tire is still centered.

I thought it was sketchy that they advertised the sensors "may not work" But when I found even more sketchy was that on their website I can't find a single picture of it actually opened.

Can one of you that have it post a picture with the tire swung open? Does it swing separately or is it always connected to the tailgate?

In addition, what I'm the most curious about is how they handle the wiring for the backup camera and tail light. I'm assuming the factory holder that mounts to the tailgate is just moved to their swing out or do you get rid of that (aka spare tire delete) and your spare, brake light, and camera all amount of some new fixture?

APG is using this rear bumper on their Broncos prorunner. If you can check their instagram account, I belive they have a 10 minute video from SEMA that is an entire vehicle walk around. They spend a minute of two towards the end of the video going over the rear bumper. I'd suggest giving that a look over or reaching out to them.

 

[Crash98]

So initially I found this bumper and liked it because the spare tire is still centered.

I thought it was sketchy that they advertised the sensors "may not work" But when I found even more sketchy was that on their website I can't find a single picture of it actually opened.

Can one of you that have it post a picture with the tire swung open? Does it swing separately or is it always connected to the tailgate?

In addition, what I'm the most curious about is how they handle the wiring for the backup camera and tail light. I'm assuming the factory holder that mounts to the tailgate is just moved to their swing out or do you get rid of that (aka spare tire delete) and your spare, brake light, and camera all amount of some new fixture?

Also, the oem tire carrier is discarded and replaced with a steel piece that the tire carrier attaches to. You lose your oem 3rd brake light. You keep the oem rear camera mount but have to trim some tabs off it.

I like that the carrier settings open with the tailgate. Would be a hassle having to open it separately.

 

[Felix808]

Also, the oem tire carrier is discarded and replaced with a steel piece that the tire carrier attaches to. You lose your oem 3rd brake light. You keep the oem rear camera mount but have to trim some tabs off it.

I like that the carrier settings open with the tailgate. Would be a hassle having to open it separately.

Yep. I like that it opens as a unit.

To keep the 3rd bake light you just need to make a couple modifications. I cut the wire as the plug won't go through the grommet & there is a lot of hockey tape to cut through. I didn't have a pin tool & didn't want to hold up my helper while I made one. I'll probably have to make a mount for it, but I will repurpose the factory light as much as I can once I get my spare tire & get it mounted .

 

[Crash98]

Yep. I like that it opens as a unit.

To keep the 3rd bake light you just need to make a couple modifications. I cut the wire as the plug won't go through the grommet & there is a lot of hockey tape to cut through. I didn't have a pin tool & didn't want to hold up my helper while I made one. I'll probably have to make a mount for it, but I will repurpose the factory light as much as I can once I get my spare tire & get it mounted .

I went withthe oracle led ring for a 3rd brake light. Only way I saw to reuse the oem 3rd brake light involved drilling holes in the expy one piece.

 

[Felix808]

I went withthe oracle led ring for a 3rd brake light. Only way I saw to reuse the oem 3rd brake light involved drilling holes in the expy one piece.

That is what it's looking like; cut, drill & bend up a mount. Once I get my spare mounted up I'll know more of what it will take.

Do you have any pictures of your setup?

 

[Crash98]

That is what it's looking like; cut, drill & bend up a mount. Once I get my spare mounted up I'll know more of what it will take.

Do you have any pictures of your setup?

Not currently. I'm out of town for the next week. Here's a pic but no lights on. I fixed my license plate to be proper shortly after this pic.

 

[Samsquanch75]

Installed mine about a week ago. Parking sensors work, backup cam works but was a pain to get out of factory housing, modified third brake light to work lastly the license plate bracket that came with is less than desirable. I ended up buying a DV8 license plate bracket that works great and has a light included, routed wiring thru tailgate along with all factory wiring. As for the bumper itself build quality seems really good, finish on the tire mounting brackets is not so great I’m already seeing rust form along two welds after one week of PNW weather. Also don’t bother ordering the Expo one Geri can and mount. They can only ship white and black cans to a US address and the can mounting points do not align with Rotopax mount points.

 

[toymaster]

......They can only ship white and black cans to a US address and the can mounting points do not align with Rotopax mount points......

When I bought my bumper set in 2009, they had on their website "fuel cans coming soon". I looked over the years and laughed every time. Hey its only been 14 years, soon is a relative term 'ya know.

I have both front and rear ordered for my Bronco, just 3ish more months! Scoured the internets for pics and videos. Very slim pickens for a Bronco with the set on them.
Here is a like to a video, should start at the 4:27 mark. Shows the prerunner and bull bar. RIght at 30 seconds of goodness.






Here is a pic of where I put a 4 gallon, worked great with the soft top, rested right above of the tailgate, would not work with a hardtop. Hoping I can do something similar with the Bronco.

If you got something against the photo, I'll tell you like I did my third wife....I had a life before you, deal with it.

 

[Felix808]

I went with their NATO Scepter mount . It mounts in the corner of the arm.

https://www.expeditiononestore.com/NATOScepter-Can-Mount-Jerry_p_53.html

 

[kodiakisland]

My biggest question is how is the noise? Body and frame (bumper) move independently of each other and being attached to both doesn't seem ideal.

 

[Gtrekker]

Installed mine about a week ago. Parking sensors work, backup cam works but was a pain to get out of factory housing, modified third brake light to work lastly the license plate bracket that came with is less than desirable. I ended up buying a DV8 license plate bracket that works great and has a light included, routed wiring thru tailgate along with all factory wiring. As for the bumper itself build quality seems really good, finish on the tire mounting brackets is not so great I’m already seeing rust form along two welds after one week of PNW weather. Also don’t bother ordering the Expo one Geri can and mount. They can only ship white and black cans to a US address and the can mounting points do not align with Rotopax mount points.

Nice mod to the 3rd brake light! Better than the rings, for sure... Unique!!!

 

[da_jokker]

Yeah I find it ironic that they actually have pictures showing the brake light for this bumper. Borderline misleading/false advertising.

Glad you guys brought that up. I'll pass.

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