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- When it comes to building your truck,
there are few things that make
as big of an impact as bumpers.
And I mean, quite literally, they make an impact.
That was a joke.
No, too early?
Whatever, either way, the fact still remains
that, other than wheels, tires and suspension,
aftermarket bumpers are one of the best ways
to completely change how your truck looks
without too much work.
I'm Dustin with Custom Offsets,
and today we're gonna be sitting down
and going over just why you need aftermarket front bumpers.
Already sold and need a place to buy some bumpers from?
Good news, we have those at customoffsets.com.
We also have wheels, tires, suspension,
headlights, taillights, brake lights,
power steps, third brake lights.
Hell, we even have T-shirts, and who doesn't love T-shirts?
Speaking of T-shirts, if you wanna win some free wheels,
tires and suspension, plus help us support a great cause,
you can do so at customoffsets.com/giveaway.
All right, getting right into it then,
what is an aftermarket bumper,
and exactly why do you need one?
Well, for starters, an aftermarket bumper is,
it's just that.
It's a bumper made by a company
other than your original equipment manufacturer or OEM.
Unlike OEM bumpers, which are designed to be boring,
most aftermarket bumpers are designed to be aggressive,
stylish and completely customizable.
Most companies offer several different configurations
and bumper options for your truck,
oftentimes allowing you to custom tailor your product
so it fits your build exactly how you want.
If you have a farm truck that needs a brush guard
and a winch just in case you wind up
in a less than ideal situation?
They make those.
Needs some extra lights
for when you're burning the midnight oil
and need to see down the road?
They make those, too.
Now, these heavy duty, off-road bumpers aren't just
for off-roading either.
There are companies out there that make smooth,
stylish bumpers purely for aesthetic appeal,
so you can look as tough as possible
while cruising the mall, as well.
Seriously, no matter what application you may have,
you can bet that someone makes a bumper
that fits your needs,
and usually, they look fantastic, to boot.
Not only will your new bumper look good,
but they're also super functional, as well.
For starters, most bumpers have some sort
of cut-out built into the design for LED lighting products,
many of which offer multiple spaces for cubes
or light bars or the likes.
Also, if you're more into the functional reform aspect,
an aftermarket bumper, front or rear, can provide you
with additional clearance on approach and departure angles,
meaning that you'll be able to scale steeper slopes
without worry of dragging your bumpers through the dirt.
Perhaps the biggest advantage of an aftermarket front bumper
is the additional clearance that they offer on the front.
When it comes to wheels and tires.
Chevy guys, we're looking at you.
You're gonna wanna pay attention here
with all those square wheel wells and stuff.
It can be hard to fit bigger tires
without doing significant trimming or just not being able
to turn more than a quarter turn of the steering wheel.
Good news though, most aftermarket bumpers are made
to offer additional clearance,
meaning that you can toss a larger wheel and tire up there
without having to trim the hell out
of your OEM bumper, science.
Couple all of this with the fact
that a steel aftermarket front bumper
is pretty (beep) tough, and you have a recipe for success.
With all of these pros, however,
there has to be at least one con, right?
And while most bumpers are usually a solid investment,
there is one downfall,
and that's that they typically do way more
than your OEM metal and plastic bumpers.
- Woo, that is a big boy. That is a nice, heavy.
It's about a half a Brad.
- This additional weight can change how your truck rides.
However, this isn't always a bad thing,
depending on your suspension setup,
the additional added weight of the aftermarket bumper
may actually help smooth out the rebound on your suspension,
giving you a smoother, more comfortable ride.
Are you running aftermarket bumpers?
Let us know down in the comments below,
and if you're not and you want one,
you can actually pick one up right on our website,
which is customoffsets.com.
And with that, we'll see you on the next one.
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