• Check out these custom truck bumper ideas to personalize your vehicle.truck image by Jan Will from Fotolia.com
  
  Customizing a truck bumper not only makes the truck personal to you, but it can also protect the integrity of the actual bumper underneath by covering it up. This can help boost the resale value in two ways. A potential buyer might impressed by the upgrade, and the underlying front and rear bumper may be virtually spotless after years of driving.
  
  

Heavy Bumpers

• Heavy bumpers are an aftermarket product which can be bolted to the front and rear bumper of your truck. The term "heavy" refers to the fact that they are made of steel or other heavy metal alloy. This is a popular addition to a work truck which may get banged up on the job site. The underlying bumper will stay nice, while the steel bumper will take the brunt from the elements such as sand, silt, mud and rocks which may kick up on unpaved roads. Heavy bumpers are custom made to fit the model of your truck.
  
  

Chrome Bumpers

• For the truck enthusiast who enjoys a shine, consider chrome truck bumpers. Many people add chrome to pieces of their truck in the form of wheels and hood ornaments. You can enhance the truck even further by having custom chrome bumpers made. You could replace the original bumpers, or you can purchase a chrome plate which covers the current bumper on the front and rear of your truck.
  
  

Plastic Shell Truck Bumpers

• For the truck enthusiast who is looking for a slightly cheaper custom truck bumper idea, then they should consider plastic shell truck bumpers. Lighter in weight, they can be produced specifically for your truck and snap over the bumper you have now. This provides a different aesthetic look while at the same time protecting the bumper which is underneath. Plastic shell truck bumpers are not quite as durable as some of their heavier counterparts.
  
  

Bumper Stickers

• Maybe one of the most common ways to customize a bumper is with a bumper sticker. Adding a bumper sticker is like adding a decorative piece of artwork which makes the truck unique to you. It should be noted that bumper stickers can leave some residue or cause a color differential (as the sun bleaches the trucks color over time); therefore, think carefully about applying a bumper sticker if you wish to resell the truck down the road.