Best Aftermarket Bumpers For Chevy HD Trucks

Updated on Jun 4, 2024

Whether you’re looking to replace your Silverado HD’s factory bumper after a mild fender bender, or you’re looking to add provisions for accessories, consider upgrading to a beefy aftermarket bumper from RealTruck! It’s no secret that the Chevy Silverado HD is one of the toughest pickups on the market, and as such, these hard-working trucks deserve bumpers that are just as durable, long-lasting, and reliable! 

Luckily, RealTruck carries a wide selection of aftermarket bumpers for Silverado 2500 and 3500 pickups, including the top styles, brands, and models!  

Are you unsure which bumper is right for your truck? We’re here to help! Our experts have compiled a list of the top bumpers for the Chevy Silverado HD; by the end of this article, you’ll be one step closer to selecting the right bumper for your needs. Now, let’s get started!

Bumper Styles

Bumpers come in every shape and size imaginable. We carry them all, from simple base bumpers to heavy-duty, ranch-style grille guard bumpers. Though each style serves the same general purpose of protecting your pickup, each features unique characteristics that set it apart from the others. 

Base

Base bumpers are simple and purpose-built, featuring a highly functional design that offers maximum impact protection and numerous accessory mounts. These bumpers don't include additional guards; however, they’re typically packed with LED light mounts, D-Ring shackle mounts, and even winch plates! Base bumpers are ideal for those looking for maximum functionality without flashy styling.

Expert’s Choice: Go Rhino BR20 Rear Bumper

Starting our list is a heavy-duty rear bumper from Go Rhino: the BR20. This premium rear bumper features a sleek design and robust construction, ideal for work trucks and daily drivers alike! 

The Go Rhino BR20 Rear Bumper is manufactured from robust 3/16-inch plate steel. All panels are precision laser-cut and CNC-formed for a flawless fitment, while all seams are fully welded for superior strength. Each BR20 bumper comes with recessed corner steps for a sturdy foothold, allowing you to climb into the bed effortlessly. Dual 1-inch shackle lugs protrude from the rear face of the bumper, allowing easy recoveries. 

This bumper features a simple no-drill installation with the included hardware and instructions. All Go Rhino bumpers are backed by the confidence of a 5-year warranty.

Features:

  • Heavy-duty 3/16" plate steel construction

  • Precision laser cut and CNC formed for exact fit

  • Durable black textured powder-coat finish

  • Integrated 1” D-Ring shackle lugs

  • Recessed corner steps

  • Sensor-compatible

  • Simple no-drill installation

  • 5-year warranty

Bullnose

Up next, we have bullnose bumpers. This popular style offers a similar construction to a base bumper; however, protruding from the top of the bumper is a robust guard, similar to a bull bar. These bumpers offer superior impact protection due to the integrated guard, preventing damage due to minor collisions on the street or trail.

Improve the aesthetics and durability of your Silverado HD’s front end with a Steelcraft Elevation Bullnose Front Bumper, offering superior durability, styling, and accessory mounting. This bumper features a heavy-duty plate steel construction, forming a strong base for the welded-on, square tube bull bar. This addition adds impact resistance to the bumper, protecting your Silverado’s front end against brush, mild collisions, and more!

Steelcraft coats the Elevation Bullnose Front Bumper in a durable textured black powder coat, resisting rust and corrosion for years of reliable service. Each bumper includes welded-on D-Ring shackle lugs for efficient recoveries and bolt-on fog light mounts, allowing you to retain your Silverado’s factory fog lights. 

This bumper features a simple bolt-on installation, requiring no cutting, trimming, or drilling. Steelcraft backs the Elevation Front Bumper with the assurance of a limited 1-year warranty.

Features:

  • Winch-compatible front bumper

  • Durable steel plate construction

  • Welded-on square tube bull bar

  • Textured matte black powder coat finish

  • Cutouts accommodate most 20" double-row LED light bars (sold separately)

  • Parking sensor cutouts are standard (if applicable)

  • Welded eyelets for D-Ring shackles

  • Easy, bolt-on installation on most applications

  • Retains use of factory fog lights

  • 1-year warranty

Grille Guard

Moving on, we have grille guard bumpers, which are highly similar to bullnose bumpers, save for the style of guard. Grille guard bumpers feature a sleek, plate steel body, much like a base bumper; however, grille guard bumpers benefit from the added protection of an integrated grille guard, offering comprehensive protection against impacts and kicked-up debris.

Expert’s Choice: Bodyguard FT Front Bumper

The Bodyguard FT is a premium, all-steel front bumper that’s built to last, featuring an 11-gauge diamond plate steel body, integrated 2-inch diameter tubular steel brush guard, and heavy-duty ¾-inch D-Ring shackle mounts. Bodyguard treats each FT bumper to a gloss black powder coat finish, encapsulating the raw steel to fend off rust and corrosion.

This heavy-duty bumper includes several accessory mounts, accepting OEM fog lights, factory parking sensors, and the OEM front-facing camera. The Bodyguard FT also features a 2-inch front hitch receiver that’s ideal for attaching plows and other hitch-mounted accessories. 

Bodyguard manufactured the FT Front Bumper in the USA, ensuring the utmost manufacturing pride. Each bumper is backed by the assurance of a limited lifetime warranty, promising a lifetime of reliable service.

Features:

  • Full replacement front bumper

  • 11-gauge diamond plate steel body

  • 2” diameter tubular steel brush guard

  • 3/4" shackle mounts 

  • Removable mesh grille insert

  • LED light bar mounting tabs

  • Cutouts for OEM fog lights (not compatible with aftermarket LED cube lights)

  • Integrated 2-inch receiver hitch

  • Compatible with parking sensors (when applicable)

  • Compatible with Adaptive Cruise Control

  • Includes front camera relocation

  • Average weight under 200 lbs

  • USA-made

  • Limited lifetime warranty

Modular

Next, we have modular bumpers. These stylish and cost-effective bumpers are a budget-minded alternative to traditional base bumpers, featuring a similar aesthetic yet multi-piece design. Unlike one-piece base bumpers, modular bumpers are constructed from multiple pieces that bolt together. This multi-piece construction allows for quicker, more affordable shipping, lowering their overall cost and delivery time!

Expert’s Choice: Westin Pro-Mod Front Bumper

The Westin Pro-Mod is a high-quality, modular bumper featuring a lightweight, multi-piece design. This bumper ships in several pieces, allowing for quick, cost-effective shipping methods and a lower overall price point. 

The Westin Pro-Mod is manufactured from durable 10-gauge plate steel for superior strength. Each bumper receives a premium, dual-layer powder coat finish, guarding against rust and scaling. The Westin Pro-Mod accepts most 30-inch LED light bars; optional steel skid plates bolster front-end protection. 

Westin backs the Pro-Mod Front Bumper with the confidence of a limited 3-year warranty against manufacturing and workmanship defects.

Features:

  • Lightweight yet sturdy modular design

  • Rugged 10-gauge steel construction with outrigger brackets supporting the wings

  • Dual-layered E-Coat/powder-coating for superior corrosion resistance

  • Steel valance included on some applications

  • Optional skid plates available for off-road protection

  • Accepts most 30" LED light bars (sold separately)

  • 3-year warranty

Prerunner

Lastly, we have prerunner bumpers. Like bullnose and grille guard bumpers, prerunner bumpers feature a similar construction to base bumpers, except for a welded-on prerunner guard. This wide, low-profile guard offers superior impact resistance and rugged styling, making prerunner bumpers an excellent choice for everything from modified daily drivers to show trucks!

Fab Fours is a leading provider of heavy-duty, aftermarket pickup bumpers, and the Vengeance Pre-Runner Front Bumper is no exception. This premium bumper is manufactured entirely from steel, including an 11-gauge plate steel body and a robust tubular prerunner guard. Fab Fours applies a corrosion-resistant black powder coat finish for superior rust prevention and a striking finish. 

This bumper features various accessory mounts to bolster functionality, including a 20-inch LED light bar mount and pre-drilled tabs for four LED pods. Additionally, the Fab Fours Vengeance comes pre-drilled for parking sensors when applicable. 

The Fab Fours Vengeance Pre-Runner Front Bumper is made right here in the USA. Each bumper is backed by Fab Fours’ industry-leading lifetime structural warranty; the powder coat finish is protected for 2 years.

Features:

  • Heavy-duty pre-runner front bumper

  • Durable 11-gauge steel construction

  • Lightweight design (66–75 pounds)

  • Two-stage black powder coat finish

  • Accommodates a 20" LED light bar & cubes (sold separately)

  • Includes all required mounting hardware

  • Simple bolt-on installation on most applications

  • Sensor-compatible 

  • USA-made

  • Limited lifetime structural / 2-year finish warranty

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