PickupTrucks.com recently posted an article about a Venchurs Park Ranger truck that uses a gas/CNG conversion system on their pickup. With the flick of a switch, they can switch from gas to CNG and then back again. That’s nice and all, but what really stood out to us in the article was the bumpers on this truck. This truck utilizes Fab Fours on both the front and the rear.

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When it comes to finding the perfect company to fabricate your new truck bumper in Texas you will have to do your research. There are many, many fabricators out there and finding one is easy, finding a good one could be difficult.

Here are a couple of recommendations on places that you can get your custom bumpers made in Texas. Texas is of course a big state so a Google search may help you figure out some fabricators that are closer if you don’t want to travel too far.

First up is Monster Bumpers (www.monsterbumpers.com). Monster Bumpers make a variety of bumpers to specifications and I haven’t found any negative reviews of the company out there. If you’re in the area of Monster Bumpers then this is definitely the place to get stealth bumpers, grille guards or anything else that your mind can conceive, as long as it is safe, of course.

Texas Trucks Works (http://www.texastruckworks.com/) also has a lot of varieties when it comes to creating your custom truck bumper. They are located in the Beaumont area so this may be an option for those of you looking for a bumper in the Eastern part of the state.

Remember, do your research if you are looking for a custom bumper in Texas, or anywhere for that matter! You don’t want to go spending all that money on a shoddy job!

When it comes to rear truck bumpers there is an abundant selection. Many of them offer similar features but some can come in handy in different situations.

Ranch hand rear bumpers give users a stable platform and an approximate 10,000lbs towing capacity that, as its name would imply, is perfect for working out on the ranch.

FEY branded bumpers are some of the most popular out there. The rear bumpers from FEY are perfect for older trucks. When it comes to FEY they have three major models that you might want to look into.

First up is the Diamondstep. The Diamondstep is a utility bumper that has become famous for its functionality and reliability. The Diamondstep bumper will fit onto most full-size, midsize and compact trucks. When installed on a full-size this bumper can pull 8000lbs of trailer weight.

The FEY Surestep is a classic style bumper that can easily be installed onto any full-size or compact truck. This bumper, much like the Diamondstep allows full-size trucks to pull up to 8000lbs of trailer weight.

The final FEY bumper we’ll go over in this article is the Surestep Deluxe XLT. If you own an older model Ford pickup, these bumpers are great if you’re wanting to pick up some more towing capacity and not really change the aesthetics of the vehicle. The Surestep Deluxe XLT has the same towing capacities as the other FEY bumpers.

Sometimes in life you may not find what you’re looking for, truck bumpers are no exception. If the truck bumpers that are out on the market don’t appeal to your tastes then you may want to look into getting a custom truck bumper.

Much like anything that is built custom to your tastes there is a cost involved and depending on how crazy you want to go with your custom truck bumper the costs could be big. Of course, the cost is offset when you know that your bumper is made to do what you need it to do and you’re the only one out on the road with it.

Why would you need a custom truck bumper? Well, if you’re pulling something big or even awkwardly sized then custom might be the only way you can go. If you want too get custom emblems embedded into your bumper or special shapes cut out, maybe for company purposes, then investing in a custom truck bumper could also be worthwhile.

If you feel that you want to get your hands on something custom then make sure you do your research and figure out the costs of such a task. Make sure the company building your custom truck bumper has a history of good work and then go ahead and get it made.

Truck bumpers and bumpers in general have evolved right along with the automobile for the past hundred years. In the beginning, truck bumpers were bulky and extremely practical, designed to clear obstacles out of the way and to protect the rest of the vehicle if it ran into something. The truck bumpers were made entirely of metal, usually steel and were bolted in place with a series of large and durable bolts.

Later, truck bumpers became more of an aesthetic accent to the vehicle, usually covered in chrome. In fact, the chrome truck bumper was usually a major feature of vehicles in the 1940s and 1950s. One’s truck was judged on how much chrome it had on it and the truck bumper was the part that usually had the most chrome.

Later, truck bumper were designed for more impact resistance. They were made out of a lighter gauge of steel, still had chrome on them, but also had engineering behind them to absorb shock and lessen impact. Some trucks had elaborate bumpers that extended upward to guard against impacts that could damage the radiator or fan. A standard for a truck bumper on a privately owned vehicle used to be that it should be able to withstand an impact with a large stationary object of equal mass at a speed of six miles per hour with no damage. This was the best type of truck bumper. This design of truck bumper was practical, still had some chrome and could absorb a large amount of force from an impact.

Unfortunately, many of today’s bumpers cannot live up to the six mile per hour impact standard and would be severely damaged in any kind of impact at any speed. Truck bumpers still have some chrome on them, but many are not made out of steel. Today, many vehicles are heavily reliant on airbags in the event of an impact and the emphasis on a practical and strong truck bumper has decreased.