First of all, do you know what a car bumper is? A bumper is a structure that is connected or integrated in the front and rear ends of a motor vehicle to absorb the impact of a slight collision and ideally minimize maintenance costs.
Types of car bumpers
Have you ever wondered what types of car bumpers are available and what are their functions as part of the car? As a car owner, you may know where the car bumper is, but the function of the car bumper is far more than you think!
A car bumper has a protruding plastic or metal shield, called a bumper cover, which surrounds the energy-absorbing material. They are designed to absorb the impact on the front and rear of the car to minimize the low-speed collision damage that occurs on the road.
In today's world, there is a rigid steel bar under the shell of a standard passenger car bumper and a compressible foam or plastic part underneath it. Foam or plastic is used as an impact absorber to reduce damage caused by external impact. In the event of an impact, this material will squeeze between the steel bars and the car body. If you are involved in a minor road accident, this helps to improve the safety factor of the car.
The following are some of the basic types of car bumpers available on the market today:
Standard bumper
This is by far the most common car bumper installed on passenger cars. It has no steps or obstacles, only a plastic cover that contains an energy absorption mechanism that matches the paint. Classic examples of Malaysian cars with standard bumpers are Proton Wira and Perodua Viva.
Step bumper
A stepped bumper is a type of bumper whose frame has a built-in step and is used as a step for a large car. There is a stepped cut in the middle of the bumper of SUVs, trucks and some cars, just below the license plate. Although not all pedal bumpers can be used as traction bolts, some devices have mounting holes for bolting balls. Some step bumpers also have a non-slip surface pad in the center of the bumper. The cushion provides more traction for the pedals, so it will not be as slippery when it gets dirty or wet.
Deep Drop Bumper (also known as Cowboy Bumper)
This type of bumper usually appears on older trucks and is usually chrome plated. They are taller than standard bumpers and are mainly made of steel.
They were made to be noticed and towed a heavy trailer. The cowboy rear bumper makes your truck more complete without affecting towing capacity. The stable rear bumper design provides extra protection for on-road or off-road.
Tube bumper
Usually installed on jeeps and crane trucks, the tube bumper dispenses with the plastic cover. Instead, they rely on heavy steel pipe frames to reduce collision damage. This type of car bumper is more common on larger 4-wheel drives or trucks.
Although today’s cars are not required by law to have prominent bumpers, installing a bumper on your car can make you and your passengers safer in the event of a traffic accident. Be sure not to remove the car bumper for aesthetics. Your safety is more than just looking stylish.
Rolling bumper
Rolling bumpers are usually found on custom compact trucks.
Some of us like the smooth and low appearance of our trucks. To this end, we install customized roll cages, droop shafts, flipped leaf springs and many other methods to get the smooth and low appearance we want.
If you use a truck for towing, or you often sit in the back in order to use the bumper as a pedal, then these may not be suitable for you. When you install the reel, it is for one thing: appearance.
