Ford F150 Ford F-150 Truck Bumpers

Heavy-Duty Bumper Protection for Your Ford F-150

Whether you’re looking to boost your F-150’s impact resistance, improve styling, or add accessory mounts for off-road gear and auxiliary lighting, RealTruck’s premium aftermarket bumpers are the perfect solution. 

At RealTruck, we offer several high-end, aftermarket front and rear bumpers for most F-150 generations. We also offer various styles, ranging from beefy base bumpers to those with integrated front-end guards to further refine durability. 

Check out our selection of F-150 bumpers from all the major manufacturers, delivering trusted products at reasonable prices. Installation is quick and easy, as most aftermarket bumpers feature bolt-on installations via vehicle-specific mounts and hardware. Most also include provisions for all factory equipment, including your F-150’s parking sensors, tow hooks, or front-emblem cameras. 

For superior protection, easy installations, and rugged styling, shop our F-150 front and rear bumpers.

Popular Styles of Front and Rear Pickup Bumpers

No two F-150 owners are alike. Each has different aesthetic preferences, needs, and expectations from their truck’s bumpers. No matter your unique driving style and usage of your truck, RealTruck has a bumper for you and your F-150. Check out some of our most popular bumper styles below.

Base

Simple, streamlined, and elegant. Base bumpers are no-frills offerings, devoid of welded-on front-end guards or extreme styling. Typically manufactured from durable plate steel, base bumpers offer exceptional strength and rigidity. Their simple styling looks great on any caliber of build—whether a dedicated wheeler or a street queen. 

Most base bumpers also include provisions for aftermarket accessories, including off-road lights, winches, and D-ring shackles. These bumpers feature simple bolt-on installations on most applications—however, we recommend having an extra set of hands to offset the weight of your new bumper while mounting. Learn more about installing a base bumper in our Road Armor Stealth install video.

Grille Guard

Grille guard bumpers are similar to base bumpers—however, they add the protection of an integrated wrap-around grille guard. This heavy-duty guard protects critical front-end components, including the headlights, grille, hood, and integral fluid coolers like the radiator and transmission cooler. Whether mowing down brush on the ranch or rolling through a job site, a grille guard bumper provides your F-150 with the protection you need. 

Installing a grille guard bumper is typically no more difficult than installing a base bumper, aside from the additional weight of the extra material. Learn more about what goes into installing a grille guard bumper in our Road Armor Stealth Lonestar guard front bumper install video.

Prerunner

Prerunner bumpers are inspired by the high-speed, desert-dominating pickups used in races like the Baja 1000 and Baja 500. Tubular, high-clearance designs make for exceptional off-road performance, improving durability and ground clearance off-road. Depending on the model, prerunner bumpers may have entirely tubular constructions, high-clearance sheet metal constructions, or some combination of the two. Often featuring integrated skid plates, prerunner bumpers allow F-150 owners to conquer obstacles and steep inclines without damaging suspension and other mechanical components. 

Installing a prerunner bumper is a simple process, often requiring no drilling or modifications with the included F-150-specific installation kit. Learn more about installing a prerunner bumper in our N-Fab RBS rear bumper install video.

Our Popular F-150 Bumper Materials & Finishes

At RealTruck, we carry aftermarket bumpers for the Ford F-150 in various materials and finishes. Some of our most popular materials include aluminum and steel, with each offering unique benefits. 

Aluminum is a commonly used material for its low weight and exceptional corrosion resistance. Unlike ferrous, iron-based alloys, like steel, aluminum is light and resistant to rust, making it a superior material for extreme climates and light-duty applications. Alternatively, steel is stout and rigid, though it’s heavy and dense. The material is also prone to corrosion, so finishing in a corrosion-resistant coating is pertinent to its longevity. 

Speaking of finishes, some of the most commonly applied include automotive-grade paint, powder coating, and textured urethane (bedliner). Whichever bumper finish you choose, ensure the manufacturer used a high-quality coating to prevent rust, fading, chipping, and peeling in all conditions.

FAQs About Our Ford F-150 Aftermarket Bumpers

Q: How easy is it to install a front bumper on my F-150?

A: Installing an aftermarket front bumper is a relatively straightforward process on an F-150, as most products include vehicle-specific installation kits with bolt-on mounts. However, the weight of the aftermarket bumper and the requirement to transfer over factory components, such as fog lights and parking sensors, can pose a challenge to novice mechanics. We recommend having an extra set of hands to ease the process. 

Q: Will an aftermarket steel bumper affect my Ford truck’s airbags' deployment?

A: Potentially. Most aftermarket bumpers aren’t marketed as airbag compliant and may alter the force required to deploy your F-150’s airbag. Being that aftermarket bumpers are likely more rigid than factory counterparts, they won't crumple or absorb shock in the same way. However, these factors are unlikely to affect safety or airbag performance. If you’re concerned about safety, consider shopping for aftermarket bumpers specifically labeled as airbag compliant. 

Q: What’s the best aftermarket bumper for my F-150?

A: “Best” is a subjective term, as a bumper one F-150 owner considers to be the best option may not satisfy the demands of the next. When shopping aftermarket bumpers for your F-150, the most essential variable is determining the qualities that are more important to you, whether that be winch-compatibility, the presence of a durable front-end guard, or airbag compatibility.