Are aftermarket bumpers any good?

Rotty · 22 Jan 2006 at 23:51

Why to you often see ( non split ) old Mondeo rear bumpers flapping about at motorway speeds ?

[TW]Fox · 22 Jan 2006 at 23:53

Becuase they've had the bumper replaced and not bothered to replace the bracket which holds the bumper in place in the middle.

Rotty · 22 Jan 2006 at 23:59

ah , always wondered why that was , cheers

Tesla · 23 Jan 2006 at 00:00

[TW]Fox said:
Becuase they've had the bumper replaced and not bothered to replace the bracket which holds the bumper in place in the middle.

There is only one bracket which is why the bumper usually sags too.

So I made a custom bracket out of some 2-3mm thick still. So I had 2 brackets and no sag.

When I was rear ended the bumper was obliterated, my custom bracket was standing strong though!