FAQs

Last Revised: 3.14.11

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  • Airbags: Will my airbags still work with your bumper? Our bumpers are designed to be compatible with the airbag, but we Currently do not claim airbag compatibility because our bumpers have not been crash tested. The more we have researched this specific subject we have found that the only way for true compliance is to do an actual crash test. Because these are costly, we do not at this time claim our bumpers to be airbag compatible. We have had customers report airbag deployment in collisions. Please note however, that the air bag itself is not directly connected to the bumper. The bumper itself may affect the crush rate of the vehicle. The sensors that detect crashes, are independent of the bumper and usually are mounted on the body or in the dash. They detect rapid changes in motion/acceleration. To learn more about how Airbags work please follow this link: How airbags work

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  • Control Arms links are available for the FJ Cruiser.

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  • Dealer: What is the nearest dealer to me? Check under the “Dealer” tab for links to Expedition One dealers across the world or reach out to us at Info@ExpeditionOne.biz
  • Dealer: How do I become a dealer? Please email us at info@expeditionone.biz and ask about becoming a dealer for more info.
  • Deer: Can your front bumpers stand up to impact with a deer? Many of our full wraparound hooped “Bull Bar” bumpers offer protection from impact with animals
  • Discounts: We do offer a discount for military personnel, EMT/firefighters, please contact us for info. Any other specials will be announced on our website home page and social medias.

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  • We can think of a lot of great four-letter words that start with F such as, frank, fast, free, full, fool…should we go on?
  • Fairlead. Fairleads are an accessory to the winch and are not included with a bumper purchase, but are included with your winch purchase. A winch with a steel cable generally uses a roller-style fairlead. A winch with a synthetic line typically uses the aluminum fairlead.
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  • Geri cans: Our unique design and patented Geri brand can holds just over 4 gallons of fluid. Designed to be stacked flat and will not leak. Has multiple mounting points if you’re using it on a rack or atv. Fuel comes in red, yellow, and black and water comes in white and black and is FDA approved for drinking (meaning plastic is comprised in a somewhat different manner than the fuel containers). Currently, fuel cans are not available for sale in the US unless you are planning to take or ship the can to another country, thanks to new EPA regulations.
  • Geri mounts: available for all our tire carrier systems -mount up to 2 on a single swing style arm or up to 4 on a dual arm.

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  • Hi-Lift Jack Mounts :Horizontal design sits behind the spare on our carrier system available for single swing arm systems. Vertically mounted brackets are available for dual swings.
  • Hours of operation: Expedition One hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm MST excluding major holidays.

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  • Install: Instructions and some supplemental install videos are on our website under the “resources tab” or videos can be found on You Tube (we recommend searching for “expedition one install” ).  We can occasionally perform in-house installations for customers but int he event we are unable to we can make recommendations for installers in the area.

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  • JK Spare Tire Lift bracket: Max recommended tire size is 35” although technically can support a 37” tire. JK Rear bumper/tire carrier smooth motion system: The original smooth motion system. Rattle-free and holds up to 40” tire.

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  • Lights, aux.: FJ/JK bumpers have mounting tabs for up to two, 7” round auxiliary lights. We carry various PIAA auxiliary light options, our personal favorite is the PIAA ATP series in fog or driving. The Expedition One Tundra front bumper can fit up to three, 8” round auxiliary lights . FJ rear bumper light options include the PIAA 510 driving or fog light (installing PIAAS in the FJ rear bumpers require you to remove the black plastic grill i order to properly fit), or the Hella driving light. Lights, in-port: We carry PIAA and Hella lights. If you are looking for a specific type of PIAA or Hella light and do not see it on our website, send us an email or give us a call-we may have it in stock or be able to have it shipped directly to you.
  • Lights: Do you recommend a driving light or a fog light? Just depends on personal preference really. The PIAA fogs have an amber lens and are good in fog (of course), snow, and rain driving conditions. Super White driving lights are nice for nighttime driving/areas with lots animals that like to hang out in the road or jump into it real quick as you drive by.
  • Lights, JK front bumper: Can I do a custom light in the JK front bumper? Our full width front bumper is set up to utilize your stock fog lights however, a custom port can be done at an additional cost if you would like to use the PIAA 510 light. Please contact us for details.
  • Light ports: Can I order a bumper WITHOUT the light ports? Bumpers may not be ordered without the light ports because to do so would require a major revision in manufacturing process.
  • License Plates: We don’t have a particular spot on our bumpers for your license plate due to the fact that every state has different regulations on plates. We know several customers have chosen to use magnetic clips if they prefer not to drill into the bumper.
  • Location: Where is Expedition One located? We are located about 30 minutes north of Salt Lake City, UT in Ogden, UT.

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  • Orders: Orders can be placed one of three ways 1) On our website –get a FREE gift when you complete your order online   2) Via email at info@expeditionone.biz or 3) By calling toll free 1-877-366-3099 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm MST.

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  • Powder Coat (some also refer to it as “paint”): We use a textured black powder coat on all our products but it’s not too heavy of a texture. We do have pictures of the coat we can email if it is requested. The standard powder coat warranty is 30 days. A one year warranty on defect in coat can be purchased for an additional cost. We do recommend buying bare metal and powder coating locally whenever possible in order to get the best warranty coverage for your region.
  • Powder Coat: Can I get a custom color?  Any of our products can be ordered without powder coat (see pricing for info). We do not do custom powder coats as it takes longer and is more expensive, but recommend that customers wanting a custom coat order our products without coat (“bare”) and have them custom coated locally.
  • Pulley Block: Also referred to as a snatch block. Using a pulley system, allows you to double the strength of your winch

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  • Receiver Hitch: You can utilize your stock receiver hitch on most of our rear bumpers.
  • Receiver hitch, FJ Rear integrates with your stock FJ.

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  • Sag: Will the bumper weight cause my vehicle to sag? Sag will likely occur over time. Our show vehicle has approx ¾” of sag over the year and a half it has been on. If you want to stick with a stock set-up, coil spring spacers can be easily added. Otherwise, a spacer lift will even your vehicle out. If you’re using an OME suspension, we recommend you use medium springs. If you are using a coil over, the shocks will be adjustable.
  • Skid Plates: There is a skid plate that comes with our FJ front and JK front bumpers. On the FJ you can replace the stock aluminium skid plate after installing our bumper, but you don’t really need it and it might look a little funny. The Basic DX bumper does not come with a skid plate, but the Expedition One Rubi Skid, was designed to work with all the Expedition One JK front bumpers.
  • Shipping we generally ship  common LTL carrier, or FedEx ground for small parts which takes anywhere from 3-10 business days, depending on your location in the lower 48. We can and do ship international and can provide ocean and air freight quotes.
  • Synthetic Line: Stronger and safer than a steel cable. We recommend them for anyone planning on using their winches in recovery very often.

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  • Towing: We have not tested for towing with motor homes or using tow bars attached to the front bumper. We currently do not recommend bumpers for that use.  A company that installs tow bars would be a good source of information. We could supply any pictures or information about our bumpers if that would be helpful. We have a customer who did his own modifications to add a tow bar and posted his modification and install online:  Customer Mod thread : http://jk-forum.com/showthread.php?t=42932
  • TJ: Front and Rear options available, check out our website and webstore.
  • Touch Up Paint: We recommend Rustoleum Textured Black Outdoor Paint available at your local hardware store. Anyone with a glossy finish should go with the Rustoleum Satin Black.

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  • Warn: The Powerplant/Dual Force will fit in the Expedition One JK full width front bumper & Tundra front bumper. Will NOT fit in the Basic Series, or the FJ front bumpers. The Warn 9.5Ti will fit as well.
  • Winches: Most bumpers on our webstore will include a recommended winch for best fit. We recommend and carry ComeUp winches
  • Winch Plate Covers: Customers who will not be utilizing a winch often ask if we have a cover or plate for the winch hole. We currently have FJ covers available

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  • YJ bumpers: Most of our TJ bumpers will work with your YJ. Call us for details.

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