Bumper Stickers, Car and Truck Bumpers

The car bumper is the first line of defense in the event of a minor collision. They are designed to absorb the energy of a crash while preventing any damage to the vital safety and mechanical systems of the vehicle. In the event of a major collision, the bumpers act in coordination with other safety features, like crumple zones, to minimize the possibility of injury to the passengers.

At Bumperusa.com, we know bumpers. We know how they work, how they’re made and what they’re required to do; and we want to pass this information along to you, the consumer. Our site is dedicated to providing the public with the most up to date information about bumper design, bumper parts, and anything else relating to the car bumper. We offer no endorsements of any particular company or product and our site is strictly for informational purposes only.

The auto bumper has come a long way over the decades. During the 1950’s through the 1970’s, the chrome bumper was king. They were considered an integral part of the aesthetics of the design and could be quite ornate. Many classic cars are considered “classic” because how the front bumper was used to accent the grill, and the back bumper was used to accent the tail end.

The end of the 1970’s saw the government issuing a set of bumper standards for the car industry. These standards, and subsequent amendments during the 1980’s, were to have a significant impact on the look and function of car and truck bumpers. The new safety requirements made it harder to make a visually pleasing bumper that could measure up to the new standards.

In the 1980’s, amendments were made to the government standard that reduced the safety requirements slightly. This allowed car manufacturers to introduce a more lightweight design that was to be covered with a more aesthetically pleasing bumper cover. This cover allowed the bumper to be seamlessly incorporated into the overall look of the vehicle.

During the 1990’s, the growing popularity of car modification made the custom bumper a commonly seen addition to a vehicle. Amateur street racers created completely unique body modifications to their vehicles; which were intended to make them look more like those that were seen on the race track. Additional accessories like bumper lights were often incorporated into the designs as well.

One bumper accessory that has maintained its popularity throughout decades of car design is the bumper sticker. For more than 40 years now, Americans have added a bit of their personalities and opinions through the extensive use of these stickers. They are commonly used to express political and religious opinion of the vehicle’s owner. This past campaign season saw thousands of McCain and Obama bumper stickers, with messages ranging from adoration to abhorrence. Stickers proclaiming the absurd and hilarious are just as popular today as they’ve ever been.

If you’re looking for additional information about anything related to car bumpers, please feel free to peruse though our learning center. Many of the aspects of car bumpers are discussed in greater detail on this part of our website. If you are looking for custom rims for your car or truck, check out Championwheel.com. TruckMaster.com has a great selection of truck tool boxes.

 

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