Why You Need Custom Truck Bumpers
Manufacturers put bumpers on their vehicles to comply with the Federal Regulations for bumpers. However, that standard was set in 1982 and vehicles of all kinds have greatly evolved since then. Additionally, the last time the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ran tests for the bumper standard was in 1987. So when it comes to bumper standard compliance, manufacturers have a lot of leeway to do things as they like.
At Truck Defender, we want your truck to last you a long, long time and we know a bumper goes a long way in ensuring that it does just that. We’ve compiled this list of reasons for why you should get an aluminum truck bumper. Read on to find out more or come to our dealership in Vale, South Dakota, and talk to us about what’s best for your truck.
Vehicle Protection
Many people wrongly believe that a custom aluminum bumper is an add-on that protects the occupants of a vehicle in case of a low-speed collision. That’s not the reason behind this addition. A truck bumper is a safety feature for your vehicle, not you. It’s meant to protect the hood, grill, exhaust, trunk, fuel and cooling system, and also to absorb the shock of the impact.
Purpose-Built
As you know now, manufacturers can make any sort of bumpers for your vehicle. A custom aluminum bumper is made to suit your vehicle, your driving style and the activities you’ll be undertaking. You can get anchor points for winches, push and pull bars, headlight and grille brush covers or even steps to reach your truck hood with ease. It can better serve your purpose because it’s built to do exactly that.
Greater Durability
A manufacturer can use steel, plastic, chrome, aluminum and even rubber for the construction of their stock bumper. These are usually not built to handle high impacts and are known to break rather easily, especially during off-roading. A custom truck bumper is tougher and more durable as it is built to handle greater impacts and let you go off-road or on uneven trails
More Maneuverable
While a stock bumper might actually hinder vehicle movement, a custom aluminum truck bumper gives enhanced approach and departure angles. The shorter designs protect the front, back and even undercarriage of your truck without interfering with its big wheels. This gives you greater maneuverability on rough terrain and keeps you safer while off-roading.
Long-Term Savings
Some people think of aftermarket bumpers as unnecessary expenditures. This is far from the truth, as well-made aluminum truck bumpers will actually reduce expenses by protecting your vehicle in the event of a collision, saving you money you would have had to shell out on replacement parts and repairs. You also won’t have to spend money on a rental while your truck is in the shop getting repaired.
When deciding whether to get a custom aluminum truck bumper, keep in mind that the standard of 1982 only requires front and rear bumper protection in case of full-width impact speed of 2.5 mph and corner impact speed of 1.5 mph. Your truck needs something more solid to protect you from anything over those speeds.
Come to Truck Defender in Vale, South Dakota, and talk to our trained staff about what kind of protection you want for your truck. We’ll happily discuss all your options and build you an aluminum truck bumper that’s just right for your mean machine. Truck Defender will also ship all across North America!