All About Car Bumper Accessories

The modern-day car bumpers have evolved with decades of improvisations and now feature decorative yet protective underlays that go seamlessly with the body design and provide a distinct look to each and every vehicle while still maintaining the highest functionality. They exhibit the ability to crumple up in an event of a collision and still retain their shape to an extent and withstand many smaller collisions without much damage. All this is due to the various different bumper accessories that go into making the bumper like the impact absorbers, rebars, mouldings, etc. Other essential and decorative accessories like license plate bracket, bumper mount kits, etc.

The accessories all fit together to make up the bumper on either end of the car.

Here are all the different bumper accessories used in traditional and off-road bumpers:

• LED Bumper Bars
• License Plate Bracket
• Bumper Mount Kits
• Bumper Guards
• Fog light Cover
• Rear Tow Hitch Covers
• Front Bumper Bracket and Retainer and Rear Bumper Bracket and Retainer
• Front Bumper Impact Absorber and Rear Bumper Impact Absorber
• Front Bumper Inserts and Grilles
• Front Bumper Rebar and Rear Bumper Rebar
• Front Bumper Moulding and Rear Bumper Mouldings
• Front Bumper Valance and Rear Valance
• Rear Bumper Step Pad and Front Bumper Step Pads
• Front Bumper Ends and Rear Bumper Ends

The bumper is much like an elaborate jigsaw of car parts that fit together and serve many different purposes. The bumper at first glance doesn’t seem to have many accessories but in fact, they do contain many like the license plate bracket, sensors, covers, inserts, rebars, etc. Bumpers are an important part of every car and even a single missing piece can have an adverse effect on the car in one way or the other. It does all that while still being a beautiful piece of the car's structure.

There are many different components in a bumper all serve a functional operation. The most common way for the accessories to get damaged is when the vehicle is in a collision. The bumpers are designed to absorb the energy of the impact rather than allowing the force to transmit to the engine and other important structures in the car. Most bumpers and their accessories with the exception of the rebar, are made of plastic so as to make it easier and cheaper to replace them in case of damage.

A close inspection of the various components on the bumpers is a definite way of determining any flaws of damage to any of the components on the bumper. The damages are usually pretty evident since plastic has the nature of getting worn or show damage easily.

Tools are crucial for any job so take a look at the tools you would require to replace Bumper Accessories:

• Torque Wrench
• Wrench set
• Gloves
• Screwdriver
• Clip tools

Most of the people have a nature to avoid risk and seek safety. That is the reason why they would go with a familiar auto parts brand than a new one. It would prove to be safe and they know what to expect. Have a look at our top brands for Bumper Accessories which would offer safety and at the same time decrease the risk of disappointment.

Take a look at all the parts associated with the bumper accessories in order for the best replacement and restoration job:

• LED Bumper Bars
• License Plate Bracket
• Bumper Mount Kits
• Bumper Guards
• Off-road Vehicle Lights
• Front Off-road Bumper
• Rear Off-road Bumper

It is necessary to maintain all your bumper accessories in pristine condition so as to prolong the life of the car and hold better against any collisions involving the bumper. A visual inspection can be enough to point out any damage to the bumper and its accessories and replacements can be made with ease. The bumper houses many different accessories and the prices for all vary based on many factors.

In order to remove the accessories, you will most likely need to remove the bumper. This guide will show you a simple technique to remove your bumper:

• Pop the hood and using a clip tool or straight head screwdriver remove the clips holding down the upper shield in the engine bay and mudguard in the wheel well.
• Repeat the process for the under shield or in some cars - the valance if the bumper is attached via the shield. If there are other visible bolts or clips holding it down then only undo them.
• Now using a wrench undo the bolts holding the bumper to the frame and the bumper is ready to come off. The bumper is popped from the bracket under the fender.
• Make sure to remove all electrical connections on the bumper.
• You now have access to the various bumper components from the inside and some on the outside.