A sturdier bumper is going to offer you and your passengers more protection in the event of an accident. However, your truck is initially designed to take the brunt of an accident by easily collapsing, or crumpling, in certain areas known as the crumple zone. This has its advantages, as this allows the truck to take the majority of the impact, rather than your body.

For most drivers, you’ll probably encounter things like fender benders or little bumps and hiccups more often than full-blown accidents. In this case, the crumpling can be more of a financial burden than anything else. This can be especially true if you work in areas where you expect to bump into things fairly often, like off-road areas and construction sites. Upgrading to a sturdier aluminum bumper can be the best way to protect your truck from further damage and keep a little extra money in your pocket.

Back to what we were saying about factory bumpers, they’re designed to be weaker so they can more effectively absorb the impact of an automobile collision. They’re not designed to give you an extra helping hand on the worksite. With a stronger, custom aluminum truck bumper, you can more confidently attach and use other features like winches. You can also attach more lights and generally rely on your custom bumper to be a better mounting device than your standard one.

Let’s be real, the front end that your truck came with is — a little boring. But it’s not designed with style in mind. It’s designed to be functional. By upgrading, you can get the best of both worlds! Choose from a variety of looks to give you an extra edge of no-nonsense and durability to your pickup’s aesthetic. Trust us, once you go custom, you’ll never go back.

Whether you’re looking for more protection, more strength, or more style, upgrading to aftermarket aluminum bumpers for pickups is the way to go. Rocky Mountain Truck Bumpers offers a variety of top-of-the-line bumpers that can fit any need you may have so that you can get the job done right. Browse our selection of bumpers today and find the perfect fit for your pickup.