I guess the winch is probably toast as well?
Glad he's okay.
Glad he's okay.
Jeep Cherokee KL Bumper Purchase Poll
@Len1304, Can you please post another poll?
The purpose of the new poll is to gage public interest for cost points. The more interest, the sooner the development can be completed. Exp-One can have the product available for sale within 4 weeks after production confirmation. All KL bumpers come with winch mount, fog light cut outs, hi-lift jack points and clevis brackets.
More good news from Exp-One ...
Alum/Steel Hybrid
* weight: 60-80 lbs
* est cost: $1600-$1650
[1] not interested, happy with my OEM bumper :frown:
[2] not interested, costs too much
[3] not interested, weighs too much
[4] interested, buy now! :grin:
[5] interested, buy 3-6 mo. :smile:
[6] interested, buy 6-12 mo. :|
All Steel
* weight: 150 lbs
* est cost: $1450-$1500
[7] not interested, happy with my OEM bumper :frown:
[8] not interested, costs too much
[9] not interested, weighs too much
[10] interested, buy now! :grin:
[11] interested, buy 3-6 mo. :smile:
[12] interested, buy 6-12 mo. :|
Availability is interest dependent. Although there is no specific timeline at present, the remaining development steps are in work:
(1) finalize design
(2) build prototype
(3) production confirmation
I'm excited to see your responses.
Happy trails
Originally Posted by @Snowhawk2015 01:08 PM 06-23-2017
example timeline, no commitment :wink:
Phase I - Design Concept
* JAN-JUN, build CAD model to match KL structural points
* early JUL, comment period
* mid JUL, finalize design
* late JUL, commit to design
Phase II - Prototype
* AUG, fabrication
* SEP, installation and field trials
* OCT, design modifications
Phase III - Production
* NOV, production orders
The purpose of the new poll is to gage public interest for cost points. The more interest, the sooner the development can be completed. Exp-One can have the product available for sale within 4 weeks after production confirmation. All KL bumpers come with winch mount, fog light cut outs, hi-lift jack points and clevis brackets.
More good news from Exp-One ...
Alum/Steel Hybrid
* weight: 60-80 lbs
* est cost: $1600-$1650
[1] not interested, happy with my OEM bumper :frown:
[2] not interested, costs too much
[3] not interested, weighs too much
[4] interested, buy now! :grin:
[5] interested, buy 3-6 mo. :smile:
[6] interested, buy 6-12 mo. :|
All Steel
* weight: 150 lbs
* est cost: $1450-$1500
[7] not interested, happy with my OEM bumper :frown:
[8] not interested, costs too much
[9] not interested, weighs too much
[10] interested, buy now! :grin:
[11] interested, buy 3-6 mo. :smile:
[12] interested, buy 6-12 mo. :|
Availability is interest dependent. Although there is no specific timeline at present, the remaining development steps are in work:
(1) finalize design
(2) build prototype
(3) production confirmation
I'm excited to see your responses.
Happy trails
Originally Posted by @Snowhawk2015 01:08 PM 06-23-2017
example timeline, no commitment :wink:
Phase I - Design Concept
* JAN-JUN, build CAD model to match KL structural points
* early JUL, comment period
* mid JUL, finalize design
* late JUL, commit to design
Phase II - Prototype
* AUG, fabrication
* SEP, installation and field trials
* OCT, design modifications
Phase III - Production
* NOV, production orders
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That is heart wrenching to see. 
. I am sure i posted before. Mu exp1 save me from smacking a deer. Meaning zero damage at 45. Just some hair and i did notice 1 of my grill trims is aboit to fall off
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. I am sure i posted before. Mu exp1 save me from smacking a deer. Meaning zero damage at 45. Just some hair and i did notice 1 of my grill trims is aboit to fall offSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Damn, looks like i missed out on an ExpeditionOne bumper. Anyone know if they make one for tech package? OR if theyre planning another run?
Yes, they did make one for the tech package.
No, they no longer offer either bumper. Not enough demand.
No, they no longer offer either bumper. Not enough demand.
That thing is badass, it's too bad their price point was just a little out of most people's budget. I think they could have sold many more, and continue to manufacture them. I would have bought one for my 2019, but not for like just south of what, $2000, plus a small fortune for shipping??? That's a little much.Final tech package bumper. May 2019 View attachment 211513 View attachment 211514 View attachment 211513
Will exp one ever do another run of this bumper? My rro just isn’t cutting it any more, I want more clearance.
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This was just posted : Expedition One Bumper Group Buy is Open!!Will exp one ever do another run of this bumper? My rro just isn’t cutting it any more, I want more clearance.
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Man, nearly 3 years to the day, but it's finally here (loooooong f'ing story).
I've got 2 weeks off coming up, and the 2nd week I'll be installing this bad boy.
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I've got 2 weeks off coming up, and the 2nd week I'll be installing this bad boy.
@Snowhawk2015 - got any notes about how you got the parking sensors attached? I hear they're tricky, and an email chain w/ExpeditionOne mentioned that I'd have to make the holes and such myself -- which I knew, and is fine, but would appreciate any insights you might have.
I had to have the sensor holes drilled than used sealant from the bathroom section of home depot. You may need to get everything realigned though which the dealership quoted me around 300 and some change.
On a side note, install the winch before you put on the outer shell, it'll save you a little bit of time.@Snowhawk2015 - got any notes about how you got the parking sensors attached? I hear they're tricky, and an email chain w/ExpeditionOne mentioned that I'd have to make the holes and such myself -- which I knew, and is fine, but would appreciate any insights you might have.
@Housekat23 - thanks! was planning to get a winch while I'm at it. Do you have a recommended brand that you like?On a side note, install the winch before you put on the outer shell, it'll save you a little bit of time.
Can you explain a little more about the realignment that needed to be done with the sensors? What did it involve? Before they were realigned, what was the immediate effect on the park sensor's behavior? Do you mean physical alignment (i.e. making sure the sensors are pointed the correct direction), or was it more like software calibration to make sure they worked basically like before, or something else?
Right now all my front sensors and Adaptive Cruise Control are inop as I haven't gotten them aligned yet. Its a weird thing they put on it to align the radar as the shop put it which stinks. Snowhawk may have had better luck as I had to relocate mine to the other side being a 2019. Also a winch is kinda one of those things thats a preference to a person. My main thing with a winch is I could relocate the box and it uses synthetic line. I went with 13000lbs although I think most people go with 10,000 to 12,000lbs winches. Warn is one of the better ones from what i've seen, but pricey, although you pay for quality. Right now my sensors are turned off manually, I think the fuse is F66 though if you want to remove the fuse as the KL did try to Brake on me lol.@Housekat23 - thanks! was planning to get a winch while I'm at it. Do you have a recommended brand that you like?
Can you explain a little more about the realignment that needed to be done with the sensors? What did it involve? Before they were realigned, what was the immediate effect on the park sensor's behavior? Do you mean physical alignment (i.e. making sure the sensors are pointed the correct direction), or was it more like software calibration to make sure they worked basically like before, or something else?
haha, I get this even with stock. I feel like the system is both brake happy (i.e. when someone creeps towards your lane a little bit), but also brakes late when approaching a stoplight (brakes later and harder than I do when driving manually).... I think the fuse is F66 though if you want to remove the fuse as the KL did try to Brake on me lol.
I see there's a winch superthread. I'll go do my research there on that topic. Thanks for the notes.
I don't think @Snowhawk2015 has the Tech Package on his, but don't quote me...😎Right now all my front sensors and Adaptive Cruise Control are inop as I haven't gotten them aligned yet. Its a weird thing they put on it to align the radar as the shop put it which stinks. Snowhawk may have had better luck as I had to relocate mine to the other side being a 2019. Also a winch is kinda one of those things thats a preference to a person. My main thing with a winch is I could relocate the box and it uses synthetic line. I went with 13000lbs although I think most people go with 10,000 to 12,000lbs winches. Warn is one of the better ones from what i've seen, but pricey, although you pay for quality. Right now my sensors are turned off manually, I think the fuse is F66 though if you want to remove the fuse as the KL did try to Brake on me lol.
Just an FYI, I was able to install a 12,000lbs winch in the Expedition One Bumper in case anyone is curious... Its a little snug though and the mounting is a bit weird, but hey, it works and was able to spool it out and wind it back up. Bad note is I can't release the clutch because I have a 2019 and the AC bracket is in the way of the clutch switch, but we just ended up reversing it out which took a while.
Sorry guys, I don't get notifications when you tag me. I out in the wild most of the time (working on easing into retirement) so it's difficult to check the threads.@Snowhawk2015 - got any notes about how you got the parking sensors attached? I hear they're tricky, and an email chain w/ExpeditionOne mentioned that I'd have to make the holes and such myself -- which I knew, and is fine, but would appreciate any insights you might have.
You should be able to reclaim the tech sensors from your original bumper, mount them in the pre-drilled holes in the bumper skin, then reconnect the harness to the lead wire harness going to the computer. I don't have any pictures to share. I did the teardown for the tech package but wasn't present for the buildup.
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More than three years in the making, I finally received this bumper a little while ago, and mostly finished the install. I left the windshield wiper reservoir and parking sensors/radar for another day when I can think through the installation more, but I got this done in my spare time over about a week.
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