Dodge Bumper Absorber

It is difficult to miss the front and rear bumpers whenever you are observing both ends of your Dodge. This is not to say that they are the most dominant parts on both ends of the vehicle. Rather, they are hard to miss because they play very important roles both for the stylishness of Dodge vehicles and for their safety. On the styling aspect, Dodge bumpers give both ends of the vehicle a muscular and aggressive look. On the protection side, bumpers absorbs as much energy as they can during low speed collisions, preventing too much damage on various vehicle parts as well as on the passengers.

Here's a question though: do you really know what a bumper is? In Dodge vehicles, for example, many would think that the Dodge bumper is a single component made of plastic or metal. In reality, however, what we call "bumper" is not a solitary component but a system. The front and rear bumpers of your Dodge, as you see them, are not simple pieces of equipments but a system of many components merged together. With this merging, the system can capably absorb shock energy during collision while still looking good.

Among the many parts of your Dodge's bumper system, both for the front and the rear, are the Dodge bumper absorbers. The bumper absorber, or energy absorber, is the cushioning material that can be found between the bumper cover and the reinforcement or beam. Dodge bumper absorbers come in a variety of types and materials. Today, the most common bumper absorbers used are plastic or polypropylene foams and molded plastic honeycombs. Other types of bumper absorbers include composite steel foams and crash-can energy absorbers.

In your Dodge's bumper system, it is actually the bumper absorber that absorbs much of the collision energy. Bumper absorbers are designed to collapse during low speed collisions, allowing the entire bumper system to absorb as much shock yet prevents too much damage on the bumper cover and the reinforcement. After collisions, the bumper absorber would usually return to its original shape and position.

Dodge bumper absorbers protect a lot of vehicle components during collision. They do not only protect the various engine and mechanical parts from damages by absorbing as much collision energy, they also protect the bumper cover and reinforcement from too much damage, all at the same time. Rarely, however, can the Dodge bumper absorber protect itself from the same damage. So after a major collision, you better check for the condition of your Dodge's bumper absorbers. If they are heavily bent and won't return to their original shape, then it may be the right time to purchase replacement Dodge bumper absorbers from Parts Train.

Dodge Bumper Absorber

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