I came across this thread searching for Hanson Offroad issues. Sorry for bringing back from the dead if the horse is already beat.
I am on the same path with Hanson as most of you have posted. I am surprised how consistent the stories are. I placed an order online in the beginning of May of 2021 and was told 6-8 weeks for a front bumper. I know materials are harder to get due to COVID now, so I was not pressing.
The first week of July I heard nothing and contacted them. Was told it's at powder coating and will be shipped shortly. I waited a week, nothing, called again. My bumper was at powder coated all of July and Aug. I called once a week just to check in. Talked to the same guy each time and it was like a new conversation each time. I get stuff powder coated all the time locally and using multiple different places, they have never been more than a week turnaround.
Finally in Sept. they called and said the bumper is ready to ship, I need to pay. Now I thought I paid when I placed the order online, but apparently not! After calling once a week in Sept., they finally told me a guy named Steve will call me and update me on the bumper. I wasn't sure what needed to be updated other than just shipping the thing!
I'm now in Nov and Steve still has not called. Over 6 months and I don't believe it exists. I paid with Amex, but they usually have a 6 month cancellation policy. Maybe that's Hanson's plan is to drag you out past 6 months. Has anyone gotten their money back after waiting 6 months? I think I got hosed.