Body Mechanical & Trim
Bumper Face Bar
A bumper face bar is the main outer bar of a metal bumper, the part you see on many pickups and older cars. We list 31 bumper face bars from $52 to $511 for 1963-2018 vehicles. Every top fit is a Chevrolet: the Silverado 1500, S10, Malibu and Corvette. Action Crash makes nearly all of them.
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What a face bar is
On trucks and older cars with metal bumpers, the face bar is the visible bar that takes impacts. It bolts to brackets on the frame and may carry end caps, pads, a step or the license plate.
Replace the face bar if it is bent, dented beyond repair, rusted through, or has peeling chrome. A bent bar can also throw off the alignment of the grille or tailgate and make the vehicle look uneven.
Front, rear and finish
Our listings cover front and rear face bars, plus left and right pieces on some designs. Finishes vary: chrome, painted, primed and black. Choose the finish that matches your trim, or plan to paint a primed bar.
Check whether your bumper uses separate pads or impact strips, and whether the bar has holes for fog lights, parking sensors or a tow hitch. Compare those openings with your old bar.
Fitment and install
Use the vehicle selector and read the fitment table for cab style, trim and bumper type. Chrome and painted bumpers often use different face bars.
A face bar is heavy, so have a helper or support it on a jack before removing the bolts. Transfer brackets, pads and trim, then fit the bolts loosely and align the bar before tightening. Check that any wiring for lights or sensors is clear of the edges.
Bumper Face Bar questions
What is the difference between a bumper face bar and a bumper cover?
A face bar is a metal bumper part, usually on trucks and older cars. A bumper cover is the plastic shell used on most modern cars.
Can I straighten a bent bumper face bar?
Small bends can sometimes be pulled out, but chrome often cracks when bent back. Replacement usually gives a cleaner result.
Does a bumper face bar include brackets?
Usually not. Reuse your brackets if they are straight and solid, or order new ones separately if the impact bent them.