Bob502000
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https://news.yahoo.com/4-killed-high-speed-crash-175808573.htmlHa ha. Yeah that's a pretty good recommendation.
Yes it does. Plastic bumpers are basically a plastic cover over a steel beam. Let's not confuse a plastic bumper with a totally plastic front end. The steel bumper provides a rigid structure at the face (not just the core), and extends beyond the frame rails. A plastic bumper will generally have a honeycomb filler which is used to give the bumper some rigidity, yet still be pliable. The idea is obviously cost savings, but the other big factor is that they're less damaging in to a pedestrian.
The DOT, or more specifically the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) require front and rear bumpers to meet minimum safety standards. A plastic bumper, will offer at least the minimum required protection, while the solid steel should give a little extra.
Also for anyone concerned about your plastic bumper, crawl under your Jeep, and look at the "plastic" bumper from the back side. You can see the steel beam, spanning the frame rails. Don't worry, you're not driving around unprotected.
Check out the crumpling on that one.
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