truckabilly Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Hi fellows. I wonder what is the reason for using the cut-off style bumpers like those in the photos. Is there any practical reason for that or is it just a fashion? I plan to use this feature on a beat up Mack DM 600 truck. But if I do I´d like to know why do some trucks look like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastic trucker Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 One reason is to lighten the weight and the other is in case of an accident the steer tires won't get cut when the bumper gets pushed into them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I had heard years ago that the handling was better at highway speeds. I also heard it was cheaper to just cut the ends off after minor accidents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 This 83 Freightliner came with a full size bumper. It was replaced with this short bumper to save weight. The wheels were also changed from steel to aluminum and a shorter stack (after this picture) was installed to save weight. So, I know that weight was a factor sometimes. IMG_2168 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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