Car Bumper reinforcement

Support bar is a framework to which the shock absorber is fixed. That is why the support bar is sometimes mentioned. Shock absorber is a standard in all cars today. Support bar is made of metal and partly absorbs shocks in case of a collision. If it is a light collision, bumper is mainly damaged. In the result of a serious collision support bar can also be damaged.

Support bar failure is usually caused by an accident. In older cars another reason may be corrosion. If the support bar is damaged, it is necessary to replace it. In addition, it is also necessary to remove the apron. It is either bolted or secured with barbs on the support bar. Depending on your vehicle must also have the side parts of the body are removed. Depending on the car model, it is also necessary to dismantle the side parts of the car body. It is not difficult to replace the support bar - even a shade-tree mechanic can do it. However, be careful with modifications that play an important role in tuning.

In the result of support bar modifications, insurance can not be available any more. In the worst case operating license can become invalid. Therefore, alterations and modifications of the bumpers and support Bumper beams should be performed only after consultation with a specialist from a workshop or from the Technical Inspection Association. Thus you will be sure that a new support bar won’t become a costly affair. Do you want to buy a central locking, spoiler, guide / deflection roller, tensioner roller, wheel bearing, oil dipstick, fog lamp, air filter or any other car part? In our online store car owners will find all necessary car parts.

How to detect malfunction of the cross beam reinforcement

This component may be diagnosed without help of professionals. To do so, visually inspect it. Special attention should be paid to checking the car body for gaps between its components and any irregularities, and to checking the condition of joints between the parts. For more in-depth diagnostics, visit a service station. Professional equipment will allow specialists to scan the geometry of the car body and to detect the slightest distortions and other damages.

You may notice that the bumper reinforcement needs diagnostics by the following signs:

• the car body vibrates excessively during driving;
• visible damages;
• the car body creaks;
• squeaks are heard in the passenger compartment.

Reasons of the crash bar reinforcement malfunction

The bumper reinforcement absorbs and distributes the impact loads; therefore, most problems are caused by mechanical effects. Collisions, obstacle encounters, e.g., in case of improper parking, foreign objects hitting the Bumper beam when driving the vehicle - all this results in cracks, chips and scratches, and sometimes in fracture of the component. Frequent driving in off-road conditions may cause loosening or destruction of fasteners, which results in body geometry distortion, in reinforcement displacement or deformation.

Moisture and road chemicals affect the component, resulting in destruction of the material it is made of. Accelerated corrosion can be caused by ignoring small chips and scratches, or poor quality of the component that was not properly corrosion-treated at the stage of manufacturing. Sometimes, damaged reinforcement is a result of improper installation or unqualified repair.

Replacing bumper reinforcement

Repair or replacement requires help from the service station. Bumper reinforcement is an important element of the vehicle frame. Dismantlement of it, as well as removal of traces of corrosion from it should be done exclusively at a service station.