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SUPERBUMPER Hitch Steps. These Bumper Protectors Reduce Rear End Collision Damage and Whiplash from The Two Most Frequent Vehicle Accidents.

STOPS Tailgaters and "Distracted Drivers"... On Contact!

"I really can't imagine owing a pickup truck or SUV without one."  Phil Goss, Coral Gables, FL

This Patented Attenuator Reduces Damage and The Risk Of Whiplash by...

Softening The "Crash Pulse".  Protects Your Family, Vehicle & Insurance From The Two Most Frequent Vehicle Accidents: Getting Hit While Parked and The Rear End Collision.

Tired of Looking In The Rear View Mirror?
Distracted drivers are an epidemic.  They can't pass enough laws to stop them.  If you're tired of looking in the rear view mirror hoping and praying the guy behind you will stop like every one else or getting hit while parked then...FEAR NO MORE!

Withstands Impacts Over 20 MPH!

Dear Jeff:

We were recently blessed to have a baby in May and in July upgraded from a two seat Ford Ranger to a 5 Seat Toyota Tundra Double Cab.  The Double Cab is longer than the usual truck and I had already been backed into in a grocery store parking lot.

This is when I found and brought your product.  Well, I was taking my now 4 month old son and our dog for a ride this afternoon when I was rear ended by a car going 30 miles per hour (I was sitting in traffic and he was rubbernecking an accident).

I barely felt the impact and neither my son (he was checked out at the hospital to make sure) or dog seemed to be impacted by the collision.  When I exited the truck to see if the other driver was alright (he was), I found a huge gash in his grill and pieces of his car scattered on the street.

When I examined my truck, there was not even a scratch on the bumper.  The Superbumper did its job, with only a few scuff marks...

I wanted to thank you for the quality of the product and the fact that it did what was advertised.  Sincerely,  Dr. Timmothy Brusseau, Brockport, NY 

 
Save Your Vehicle AND Your Neck
Here's Why That Low Price Hitch Step or Ball Mount Will NOT Protect Your Family...
According to the mechanical engineering firm Chalmers, any vehicle equipped with a receiver hitch for towing will increase your risk of whiplash by 22% if you get hit in the rear.  It creates a stiffer "crash pulse" - there's NO give!  It's well documented AND it's also been proven in court.

All other fixed or static receiver hitch applications (ball mounts, hitch steps, bike racks, etc.) will only move this problem outward.  Worse yet, your wife and kids are two times more likely to get injured from whiplash than you are (their necks are not as strong) so leaving these products in your receiver hitch is suicide for them.
 
No other receiver hitch products absorb crash energy - they punch holes, transfer crash energy and apply leverage to your receiver hitch and frame.  When our impact attenuators are hit, they not only absorb crash energy to reduce the risk of whiplash - they crush - this shortens the length of the lever reducing damage to the undercarriage.

These are the only receiver hitch products that protect both the occupants of the "bullet" vehicle and "target" vehicle!

  
They Can Be Smashed Again And Again With A Money Back Guarantee & Lifetime "Crash" Warranty!
Unlike other hitch steps you need to replace every time they get bumped these attenuators can be smashed over and over again and if they bend, break or bust from a rear end collision - at any speed - we'll replace them absolutely FREE
 
Why You Don't Need A Monster Rear Bumper
In a rear end collision, 6 out of 10 will be DIRECT HITS; 3 out of 10 will be 2/3 overlap - only 1 in 10 will miss your receiver hitch!
 
9 States To Avoid
As of 2007, here are the nine states with the highest percentage of uninsured drivers...if they hit you, they won't pay at all:  New Mexico 29%, Mississippi 28%, Alabama 26%, Oklahoma 24%, Florida 23%, Tennessee 20%, California 18%, Arizona 18% and Michigan at 17%.

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The Secret To These Products Reducing The Whiplash Risk and Protecting Your Family...They Soften The "Crash Pulse" With A Patented Dual Compression System.

Start protecting your family, your insurance, and your vehicle the other 99% of the time when you're not towing with these Safety Products.

STOPS Tailgaters...

Fits All Receiver Hitches. 

 ON CONTACT!

You Can STOP The Madness!

 Crash Tested - Energy Absorbing

"Absolutely ingenious...a fantastic product."  Tom Torbjornsen - America's Car Show 

 
 FEATURES  BENEFITS
 Crash Tested  Softens The "Crash Pulse"
 Energy Absorbing  Reduces Whiplash
 SAE Towing Certified  Blocks Dangerous Under-Ride
 Inside Compression System
 Reduces Occupant Acceleration
 Outside Compression System
 Saves Your Deductible
 Can Be Smashed Again and Again
 Reduces Rear End Damage
 Supports 3,300 lbs  Reduces Parking Lot Damage
 Pulls 3,000-10,000 pounds  Shields The "Tank Zone"
 Lifetime "Crash" Warranty  Cushions Trailer Towing
 Lifetime End Cap Replacement  Reduces Frame Damage
 FREE Bumper Buffers  Peace Of Mind In Traffic
 FREE 2" Ball (Superbumper)
 Stops Jack-Knifed Trailers
 3M "Safety Walk" Step Pad  Reduces Insurance Claims
 No Anti-Rattle Device Req'd
 Keeps Insurance Rates Down
 UV Coated Rubber  Intimidates Tailgaters
 Proven To Take A Hit  STOPS Lousy Parallel Parkers
 Steel Bumper Beam  Reduces Backing Damage
 
 Product Reviews From:

SAVES Thousands In Collision Repairs & Personal Injury Claims

Made in the USA and usually ships within 24 to 48 hours...

 
 SUPERBUMPER "Safety Bumper"
 This crash tested, shock absorbing, impact attenuator is certified to tow 6,000 lbs!
Superbumper Hitch Step

 FREE!

2" Chrome Hitch Ball + Locking Pin + Bumper Buffers with Every SUPERBUMPER!   ($30 Value)

The Safest Receiver Hitch Product... In The World!

Model SU318

List Price 

 Sale

 Black

$169.95

 $139.95

 Chrome

$239.95

 $219.95

 Model SU424    

 Black

$199.95

$159.95

 Chrome

$259.95

$229.95

Model SU318 is a 3 inch tube style "hitch step" bumper 18" in length. Applications: Small to mid size SUVs with 2" receivers.

Model SU424 is a 4 inch tube style "hitch step" bumper 24" in length.  Applications: All pickup trucks, RVs, Vans and full size SUVs with 2" receivers. Both tow 6,000 lbs with 600 lbs of tongue weight. 

If you have back up sensors check our chart. 

NOTE:  Our ball mounts are considered a 2" rise and any size ball will work.

 Hitch Step Comparison Chart

Hitch Step
Features/Benefits
 GoRhino®  Bully®  Luverne®  SmittyBuilt®  Superbumper®
Works As A Step  YES  YES  YES  YES  YES
Pulls Your Trailer  NO  NO  NO  NO  YES
Energy Absorbing  NO  NO  NO  NO  YES
Reduces Whiplash  NO  NO  NO  NO  YES
Reduces Occupant Acceleration  NO  NO  NO  NO  YES
Softens The "Crash Pulse"  NO  NO  NO  NO  YES
Crash Tested*  NO  NO  NO  NO  YES
Proven To Take A 20 MPH Impact  NO  NO  NO  NO  YES
Tested To Support 3,300 lbs  NO  NO  NO  NO  YES
Lifetime Warranty  NO  NO  NO  NO  YES
Reduces Unibody Damage  NO  NO  NO  NO  YES
Reduces Receiver Hitch Damage  NO  NO  NO  NO  YES
Blocks Dangerous Under-Ride  NO  NO  NO  NO  YES
Can Be Smashed Over & Over  NO  NO  NO  NO  YES
Requires An Anti-Rattle Device  YES  YES  YES  YES  NO
  *The IIHS "Rear Into Pole" Crash Test Is A Certified Crash Test That Was Done By MGA Research

"I tow a 6 X 12 trailer with a ton or two on it and it does great - tows smooth and quiet."  Scott Sheckells, Manchester, MD

"It looks great on my Range Rover and it also saved my car from a lot of damage.  I was hit in the rear by a 2 ton truck in the middle of midtown while stuck in traffic.  I drove away with a cracked reflector instead of broken tail lights, dented tailgate, cracked bumper and maybe even a broken back window.  This bumper really saved me a lot of money."   

All the other pieces I see that plug into the tow hitch are more for looks than anything else.  Yours not only looks good but also serves a real purpose in protection and I will tell anyone without a doubt this product is a must have....  Ian Skeete - Bronx, NY

 

SPAREBUMPER "Safety Bumper"

 Same crash tested, shock absorbing compression system WITHOUT Towing capability!  For those of you that already have towing equipment.

Spare Bumper protects from rear end collision damage!

SPAREBUMPER Model SP424 Black
(NO Towing Capability)

FREE Locking Pin + Bumper Buffers With Every Sparebumper!  ($20 Value)

Shown with optional Dodge logo decal.

"I must say, your product is one of the best products I have purchased (esp. for the price) as an aftermarket product.  I believe I received more product than what I paid.  I wish that was the case with all aftermarket vendors.  Thanks for a great product...Best bang for the buck!  John Canfield 


List Price 

 Sale

 Model SP31825    

 Black

 $149.95

 $119.95

 Chrome

 $209.95

 $169.95

 Model SP424    

 Black

$159.95

$129.95

 Chrome

$239.95

$199.95

Model SP31825 is a 3 inch tube style "hitch step" bumper 18" in length that fits 1 1/4" receiver hitches.  Applications:  Small to Mid size SUVs.

Model SP424 is a 4 inch tube style "hitch step" bumper 24" in length.  Applications: All pickup trucks, RVs, Vans and full size SUVs with 2" receiver hitches. 

If you have back up sensors see chart on the side bar.

Safe “T” Tri-Ball Mount

 Do You Really Want To Drive Around With A Ball Mount In Your Receiver Hitch That Could Injure Your Family?

Receiver hitches increase your risk of whiplash by 22%.  The typical "fixed" or static position ball mount will simply extend the problem outward and increase your risk of whiplash if you’re hit in the rear and you forgot to remove it after towing...
 
Questions? Contact us now!

If you're going to drive around with your "ball mount" in the receiver hitch to protect your vehicle then this is the one to do it with!

FREE Locking Pin + Bumper Buffers With Every Order!  ($20 Value)

"I wanted to let you know how impressed I am with  this device.  It is solidly built, beautifully finished and worth every penny!"  Dan Wishart

SAFE 'T' Tri-Ball

List Price 

 Sale

Black

$139.95

$99.95

Size

Towing

Tongue

 2 5/16” Ball

 10,000 lbs

 1,000 lbs

 2” Ball

 6,000 lbs

 1,000 lbs

 1 7/8” Ball

 3,500 lbs

 1,000 lbs

Yea, Yea, Yea...it'll tow like everything else... Meets SAE Standard J-847.  BUT... compared to other ball mounts this one will soften the crash pulse, decrease the risk of whiplash, reduce occupant acceleration, and protect your family, vehicle and bumper. 

Plus, as it crushes, it reduces the amount of leverage that can be applied to the frame and receiver hitch lessening the potential for damage to the undercarriage.

Applications:  Anything with a 2" Receiver Hitch

Bumper Shield "Safety Hitch Cover"

Not Another Cheezy Plastic Hitch Cover!

Questions? Contact us now!

Bumper Shield XL on a Ford Expediton.      (Decal not included)

FREE Locking Pin + Bumper Buffers With Every Shield. ($20 Value)

Jeff, I'm really happy; your Bumper Shield.  It looks like it was custom made for my Chevy Tahoe!  Marco Barrancos, Elmhurst, NY

Shield XL

List Price 

 Sale

Black

$149.95

$119.95

Chrome

$209.95

$169.95

 Shield XL25    

Black

 $149.95

 $119.95

Chrome

 $209.95

 $169.95

XL fits 2" receiver hitches.

XL25 fits 1 1/4" receiver hitches.

Our hitch cover is 16" wide by 6" high 5/8" thick steel plate and has the same crash tested compression system as our bumper versions.

Replaces plastic hitch covers on the Suburban, Tahoe and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL.  Blends well with all SUVs and protects bumper covers with expensive backup sensors.

It only sticks out 4" beyond your receiver hitch in slot one or 1.5" in slot two (Has dual slot positioning). Check our back up alarm chart on the side bar.

Because of our patented compression system, NONE of our receiver hitch products will increase the risk of whiplash!

 

 The Safest Receiver Hitch Products... In The World!

Jazz up your hitch step with these Genuine Logos! Made to fit your SUPERBUMPER or SPAREBUMPER!
See all of our added options now!

Don't Forget To Get Your FREE Bumper Buffers...click the side bar for details.

  37 More Reasons Auto Body Shops 'Hate Our Guts'

 Jeff:

Just want to say thanks to an outstanding product!

I got this Sparebumper since I travel with working dogs quite often; I thought it could be additional protection to my truck and dogs.  Well, about 0830 the 10th of September, I was traveling around 25MPH approaching a red light, when from behind me a Toyota Camry hit me (Ram 1500) traveling in excess of 45MPH. 

Other than my coffee being spilled and the damage to the spare bumper, I for one wasn’t hurt at all and not a scratch on the truck!  What was interesting, there was very little damage to the other car.

This guy was lighting a cigarette and texting when he looked up hit me immediately!

Again, thank you for your product; it is a very valuable piece of equipment!

Mr. Jody B. Butler - Raeford, NC

FACT:  The Drivers That Hit You In The Rear Are NOT The Ones Paying Attention.  80% Of All Rear End Collisions Are Caused By Distracted Drivers.

Hey Jeff, Yesterday I pulled the 'Sparebumper' off the Ridgeline - I wanted to hit it with a fresh coat of paint.  That bumper has taken so many hits for me - mostly low speed parallel parking rubs, and it bears its scars proudly until I re-spray it from time to time and it turns up like new!

About 3 months ago I was rear-ended (it was low speed) by an old lady in a monstrous Cadillac sedan. No damage to me at all - it was nice to not worry about anything. Who knows what my bumper would have looked like without my Sparebumper though…It’s paid for itself so many times.

Great product - just thought I would drop you a line to tell you being I recently had it off for some well-deserved maintenance! - Rick

FACT:  The National Average To Fix A Bumper Cover is $450.  To Replace It $950...

 Jeff: 

"Believe it or not, my wife was rear ended in her college parking lot three days after the installation!!!  It worked like a charm.  The guy that hit her wanted to know where she got it because he didn't cause any damage to her car with the Superbumper installed."   

Fred and Jill Moss

FACT:  When You're Hit From The Rear, The Occupants In Your Vehicle Accelerate To 2.5 Times That Of The Bullet Vehicle.  A 10 mph Impact Sends YOU Forward At 25 MPH...

 From the Chevy Trail Blazer and GMC Envoy Forum

"Ok...so check this out.  Yesterday I was driving by a local high school, which happened to be getting out, and I was stopped at a light in front of it and I got rear ended by some high school 16 year old...but I was fine because I had one of these things in my trailer hitch - It's called a Superbumper, well actually I have the Sparebumper which absorbed all the impact from the car that hit.

A while back I was looking for a hitch step, since I probably won't ever tow anything with my TB (Trail Blazer), and I thought this thing was a good idea so I got it.  Thank god the kid that hit me was fine, the thing dented his front though, and of course my car was completely fine...so yeah GET ONE!  You never know.  And for the guys that do a lot of towing they have a model that has a ball hitch on it."

This is probably going to sound like the guy is paying me to say this but I swear by the thing now!

Brent Salazar

FACT:  The Rear End Collision Accounts For 32.1% Of All Fleet Injuries

Hi Jeff,  After having my E350 washed, I noticed a considerably large (3 inch tall & 4 inch long) blue paint streak on my Superbumper.  This probably happened when someone in a blue vehicle was trying to park or exit.  I'm certainly glad that I had installed the Superbumper since it most likely saved both my electrical trailer connection as well as some of my back-up sensors in the rear bumper.  You have a great product.  

John Bode - Eden Prairie, MN

FACT:  Women And Children Are Two Times More Likely To Get Whiplash As A Man...They're Necks Are Not As Strong.

Hi Jeff, I installed the chrome Superbumper on Sunday and my wife was rear ended on Tuesday.  She was hit by a Honda Accord and the Superbumper suffered only a few small scratches to the finish and the black skid pads.  The Honda Headlight and left front bumper were smashed!  Yesterday two co-workers told me they were going to order some for their trucks. 

Regards, Tim Haggerty, The Woodlands, TX

FACT:  48% Of The Drivers That Hit You In The Rear Are Not Even Slowing Down...The Other 52% Still Hit You...They Just Hit The Brakes Or Swerve.

Hi Jeff - Yesterday somebody rear ended me while I was stopped. 

No damage to the (Honda) Ridgeline, but the Superbumper is ruined.  I certainly would have had significant damage to the rear bumper otherwise.  I'd say she was going at least 10 mph because there were no sounds of last minute braking and she told me that she was "watching the rain in the distance."  In reality, I would not be surprised if she was pushing 20 mph. 

Thanks for sending me a new Superbumper (lifetime crash warranty).  Dan

FACT:  After Your Rear End Collision You'll Spend: 35 Minutes At The Scene Filling Out Reports; 78 Minutes Filling Out Reports After The Scene; 4 Hours Getting Repair Estimates:  The Average Time Without Your Vehicle - 2 Days.

Dear Mr. Mohr, I'm writing this testimonial as to the quality of your product.

One day, on the way back from the Ridgewood , NJ inspection station, I came to a stop sign on the intersecting main street.  When I came to a stop in my Ford Excursion, I felt a BIG BANG on the back of my truck.  To my surprise, someone ran up to my window and started screaming at me that I had stopped too suddenly.

Fortunately the car behind this person was an on duty Ridgewood policeman.  The lady tried to tell the policeman that I came to a complete stop at the stop sign and she was too far from the break pedal - as it was her husband's car.  The policeman advised her that it was her responsibility to adjust the seat before driving off in the car from home.

When I went to the rear of my truck to check the damage with the policeman, I only observed a tiny nick on the ball of the SUPERBUMPER.  Your product saved my vehicle extensive damage!  Unlike the Lexus which had to be towed home.

Your product is superior and extremely good looking.  Good luck in the continued sale of your excellent product. 

Yours sincerely,  Richard Binder, Wheeling, IL

FACT:  $1,618 - Average Cost To Fix A Pickup Truck Bumper From The 5 mph "Rear Into Pole" Crash Test As Conducted By The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety - And That's In 2004 Prices...

Jeff:  I have the Sparebumper model 318 (Mercury Mountaineer pictured in the customer photos section.)  I was hit in the rear about 3 months ago…No damage to my truck or the Sparebumper

The other driver had to call for a tow with front bumper damage and a busted radiator and oil cooler - shame on him.  Graham Blake, Brooklyn, NY

FACT:  Only Passenger Cars Have 2.5 mph Bumpers - Pickup Trucks, SUVs and Mini Vans Do Not.

Jeff, I previously purchased a Bumper Shield for my 2008 Yukon . Last winter, I had to stop abruptly on an icy freeway and the guy behind me was not able to stop.  End result: One tiny scratch on my Bumper Shield while his vehicle had to be towed away with damage to both fenders; hood, radiator, and bumper.

 Your product worked just as advertised and saved me a lot of time and expense. That is why I am purchasing a Superbumper for my Nissan Xterra.

Regards, Brian Knight - Tolland, Connecticut

FACT:  75% Of All Rear End Collisions Are Less Than 10 mph.

Hello Jeff,  I took a lot of pictures of the Superbumper on my 2004 Silverado.  I love your product.  One last thing, you can see where someone "field tested" the Superbumper; it has light scratches on the top and on the ball. 

Parallel parking by the "Braille method" to use your words!  Ed Skains - Ventura, CA

FACT:  94% Of All Rear End Collisions Occur On Straight Roads.

I have a Honda Ridgeline and got nailed in the rear last week.  Nothing happened to my bumper but the other car took a beating.   My first Ridgeline would have needed a new bumper :)...worked perfectly! 

David Perry - Key West, Florida

FACT:  On Average, Your Insurance Will Rise 40% If You Make A Claim.

Last week my wife was in a supermarket parking lot in Pahrump, NV, stationary, waiting for a car ahead to pull out of a parking space, in our '07 Dodge Ram 3500 with Superbumper.

A teenaged female cell phone operator, who was incidentally behind the wheel of a late-model Honda Civic, failed to see the large red truck in front of her and impaled the left headlight assembly on the Superbumper at a very low speed.  Consequences?  Some of the dust knocked off the Superbumper, No scratches in the chrome.

For her? Loss of driving privileges, loss of income, loss of savings (paying for a new headlight), and death (as in "My daddy's going to KILL me!).  The collision would certainly have at least scratched or dented the Dodge rear bumper had it not been for the Superbumper.  Thanks!   Ken Smith

FACT:  80% Of All Bumper Scratches Occur During Parking.

Jeff - A SECOND product testimonial.

Yesterday my wife was loading groceries into our Dodge Ram 3500 (with Superbumper) in a Costco parking lot in Las Vegas, when an idiot female, using a cell phone, made a direct hit on the Superbumper with her PT Cruiser.

The only injury was to the little car, which had to be towed away. Not even a scratch on the bumper. At least one of the highly entertained onlookers plans to get a Superbumper for his pickup. 

Ken Smith

FACT:  56% Of All Rear End Collisions Are DIRECT HITS!

There are two scratches on my Superbumper, one received just this week when a kid in a Corolla didn't hit his brakes as fully as he should have.   The tap was actually kinda minor, and my truck has zero damage, but his front bumper, license plate, and some of his grille incurred a good whack.

This thing paid for itself in that instance.

Axxkicker - F150 Forum
 

Dear Jeff, THANK YOU! 

My wife was involved in a rear end collision yesterday and the "Spare Bumper" we had installed last year saved her and my daughters from serious injury.  They were at a stop sign waiting to turn onto a highway when a Dodge Caravan, unable to stop on the ice covered road, slid into them. 

The Dodge probably impacted at 15-20 MPH and thanks to the "SpareBumper" saved major damage to our Chevy Suburban (after final analysis the Suburban had NO damage) not to mention personal injury.  The driver of the Caravan was also not injured but her vehicle sustained considerable front end damage and was dead on the road.  Fire department and paramedic crews responded to the accident and they all could not believe how the "Spare Bumper" worked to decrease damage and possible injuries to the occupants of both vehicles.

I would like to extend my deepest appreciation to you for developing and bringing this technology to market as it has undoubtedly saved my family and the other driver from serious personal injury.

Darren & Tracy Thomas, Rocky View, Alberta, Canada

 

Now the Superbumper testimonials.... Have had three people literally go under the Jeep and just meet the gas tank armor, my body shop loved us so found this thing on another vehicle forum and gave it a shot. The Liberty since had a parking lot incident where an old F-150 backed up on us and the Superbumper took nothing but a little corner scrape and the truck's rear bumper had a nice cylinder-end ding an inch deep. Her new SUV got a dinger on the Superbumper at a drive-thru entrance which took out a kid's Mazda's cowl and rad bottom so not a scratch yet on the new car. They're pretty solid steel, a quick rub of emery paper on the impact spot and a squirt of gloss black and they're back to new.

Incidentally, it makes for a really good hitch step with the grip strip about where it should be to get up on the roof to get at racks or clean off guano...

Huntbuggy - Taken from Jeep JK forum.

 

"I have so far been hit twice in the rear in traffic, the first time by a mini van, I suffered a scratch on the Superbumper (oh well) the mini van feared much worse and had to be towed away needing a new radiator.  The second time in a parking lot the vehicle opposite reversed straight into the back of my truck and no damage again.
 
If you are looking for something to protect the rear of your truck this is the bar you want and if it’s damaged in an accident send it back with a copy of the police report and they send you a new one you cant get better than that."   Taken from Buzzillions...

 
"This is my forth rear-ender in 2 years and the first with the Superbumper.  Notice coolant under the Audi.  I felt bad about that.     James Stack, Atlanta, GA

...these things work.  I had one on my Bronco when I got rear ended and my truck was basically untouched and theirs had a ruptured radiator and the bumper was on the ground.  RWolverineFan from the F150 Forum.

 

I have one and love it.  The third day I had it on some ****** hit the rear of my Toyota 4-Runner in the parking lot smashing his fiberglass bumper and causing no damage to mine.  From the Toyota 4-Runner . org forum.

 

Mr. Mohr:  I am very pleased with my Superbumper.  I received it as a gift from my in-laws and it has worked flawlessly on my 2006 Toyota Tundra Double cab.  I took a rear hit at about 5-8 mph from a lady in a small Honda Accord.  I had no damage and she had slight front damage.  The bumper took most of the energy from the impact, I barely felt the hit.  Thanks for making a great product.  Frank Celentano, Staten Island, NY

 

Jeff, I was recently in stop and go traffic along a very busy 4 lane road on my way home from work one night.  All of a sudden, as I was at a stopping point, smash!  The car behind me plowed into my rear within seconds and no time to react.  It hit me so hard my sunroof shade slid closed!  After the initial shock, I get out of my Tundra truck with the dreaded feeling of how much damage will I see on my bumper and knowing an insurance claim will raise my rate even though this was not my fault.


Well to my amazement and relief not a scratch on my bumper even though the guy who hit me had his entire car hood buckle in and destroyed his front end.  The Superbumper I bought to protect my vehicle not only saved me $1,250 or more in auto body repair it also absorbed a lot of the impact due to the spring loaded action.


Unfortunately the Superbumper did not escape unscathed as it was hit so hard it twisted on an angle but I called Jeff for a replacement not realizing the lifetime warranty on the bumper.  He explained the warranty and a new one is on the way at no cost to me!


It's a no brainer for anyone with a hitch receiver to spend the money on a Superbumper for these inevitable accidents!!  The Superbumper saved my rear end, not a scratch on the truck.  Thank you for such a fantastic product and warranty.  Frank Richards, Bensalem, PA

 

Jeff, Just want to let you know that the Superbumper has paid for itself already.  I backed into a 4X4 post (stop sign) making a hurried turn around to go in the opposite direction.

Man that bumper is so solid it snapped the post right in two.  Kind of put a hurting on the Superbumper though, but sure saved the rear of my truck.   Wes Bowling , Fairfax, VA

 

Jeff:  I'd like to let you know it was not on my truck (Nissan Titan) 4 days and some &%$#  hit me.  Thanks for saving my bumper (with sensors).  Chris Abela, East Rockway, NY


Jeff, it finally happened... I got rear-ended as I was afraid would happen driving around in San Antonio.  I came up to my last turn on a busy street before getting home after a long day at work.  Traffic flying around like normal... I checked in my rear-view mirror and didn't see anything out of the ordinary, and the second I looked away I heard a "CRUNCH" from behind me... someone had hit the car behind me... and that car was still going forward. 

They were likely going between 10-15 mph and I thought, "Here we go..." I waited, and the impact came... just a tiny nudge.  I got out and inspected the damage and my Superbumper was sunk into the grill of the silver car that hit me.

The results:  No damage to my truck and only a couple of scuffs on the Superbumper.  No personal physical harm.  The silver car had front and rear damage, but it was drivable.  The driver and passenger almost certainly had whiplash due to their complaints of neck and shoulder pain.

The truck that hit the car had no obvious damage.  The driver of the truck jammed his wrist on the steering wheel and found it very hard to write after a short while.

Monetary:  $200 Superbumper saved a $1000 deductible and rental car costs.  Not to mention the time, effort, and struggles to file a full insurance report, rental car costs, time without my vehicle, time on the road without Superbumper, etc.

All things considered this is one of the BEST purchases I have ever made.  On top of giving me peace of mind about the terrible tailgating problem that San Antonio has it saved me SO much time and money compared to if I had been without it that day.  The last thing I can say is, “Thank you, thank you, thank you for making such a fantastic and effective device.  It’s been my pleasure and privilege to proudly display and say great things about your product.”

Thanks again, Terry Ehrlich, San Antonio, TX

I have the Bumper Shield and have been hit twice so far. One was a hit and run in the parking lot which I witnessed while I was having dinner in the restaurant and the other was a low speed hit from a knuckle head who was looking at his watch while driving on the Belt Parkway. There was no damage at all to my 4-runner just a couple of scrapes on the Bumper Shield but I plan on respraying it soon. Both of the offending vehicles had damage to their vehicles though. Serves them right for not paying attention.  From the Toyota 4-Runner Forum

Jeff,

I've been meaning to send a testimonial to you since I was very impressed with the Superbumper's performance. 

I pulled up and stopped at an intersection and the driver behind me ran in to my Superbumper.  She was doing about 5 mph.  To be honest, I didn't quite know I was rear-ended by a car because it didn't feel like it.  It felt more like someone had bumped my truck with their shoulder rather than a car. 

We pulled off to the side of the road to check for damage, and when the other driver walked over to me, I noticed she was wearing the slipper-type shoe covers that you get from a hospital.  She apologized profusely and explained that she had just come from the doctors office who had done a minor procedure on her feet, and told her not to wear shoes for sometime after the procedure. 

She went on to explain that the “shoe cover” slippers she was wearing made her foot slip off of the brake peddle.  Although I wasn't real happy about the situation, my attitude was much better seeing that the only damage I had was very minor scratches on the Superbumper.  So minor in fact, I have to point them out for anyone to notice.  Her car had a munched grill, cracked bumper and broken license plate holder. 

I am very happy with my Superbumper (Step bumper).  Not only is it very functional for getting in the back of my truck, but it's saved me from having to work with insurance companies to get my truck repaired, which is never much fun. 

Thank you for a great product.  FYI, I'm the customer who kept dropping "subtle" hints to my girlfriend that I wanted a Superbumper for Christmas.......it worked!

Jeff Bruer

Dear Jeff, 

After shelling our $1245 to replace and paint the rear bumper on my 2004 Z71 Tahoe, I ordered your Sparebumper. 

The day after installing it, and admiring how good and beefy it looked, I was driving in the Bronx on Fordham road, which is the "Wild Wild West" of New York City driving.  A man driving a gypsy cab rear-ended me at an intersection.  Upon inspection, there was no damage to my new bumper, thanks to the Sparebumper. None.  His cab, a new Dodge caravan…not so good, with broken plastic everywhere.  As he examined the damage and scratched his head, I was amazed.  

A few weeks later there was unexpected, record October (2011) Nor’easter and I was parked on East 14th street in Manhattan when a fellow in a Ford Escape slid into the rear of my Tahoe, and for the second time in a month the Sparebumper spared the rear of any damage at all.  In fact, the driver of the Ford was so impressed with the Sparebumper and I gave him your number.  And there is no real damage to the Sparebumper either – just a few scratches, so I consider it a NYC road warrior.   

I am grateful that your product has already saved me $2,000 in repairs, and maybe a sore neck, or worse.  I am only sorry I did not order one with the towing ball because that Sparebumper is never coming off my truck, and I am going to order another one for my 1993 K–Blazer.

Thanks for such a great product, Jeff!

Mark Greenfeld

Jeff, I have received many complements on my Superbumper and one dismal complaint.  The last was from a guy whom rear ended me in a low speed parking lot encounter.  No damage to my truck or the SB but he had what looked like $2,500 worth.  Thanks for a great product.  John Saphe, Palm Coast, FL

Dear Jeff:  My Jeep Cherokee Sport was struck squarely in the center of its Class III trailer hitch about four months ago by a Scion xB (the box) in stop and go traffic and sustained $2,000 worth of frame damage, a broken hitch and badly misaligned doors.  Personally, I had to undergo six weeks of physical therapy for neck and lower back injuries.  I am a commuter who happens to be an engineer and after this accident, I researched the internet for a product that could help me reduce personal pain and property damage should a similar accident occur in the future.

Last night I was rear ended again in the same repaired Jeep by a Honda Element in stop and go traffic going about the same speed as the Scion a few months ago.  Today I had the Jeep checked out by the body shop that repaired it a short time ago and after tirelessly looking for damage for a claim, the body shop owner found nothing.  His comment was, "that thing really worked!"  "It did its job". 

The Superbumper was bent and scratched.  My Jeep didn't even have the road salt knocked off.  The Honda that hit me had its grille and radiator taken out.  Personally, this time I slept well last night.  A little stiff today but thousands in personal injury and property damage was avoided.

I am totally amazed how two almost identical accidents with nearly the same size and weight vehicles hitting the same Jeep resulted in such different outcomes. 

Thank you Superbumper and thank you Jeff!  -  Al Wilson, Cleveland, OH

Jeff, Tonight (1/28/2012), I was rear ended by a sedan on a busy highway (Kosciuszko Bridge) in NYC.  I'm guessing It hit me at 10+mph, but felt like the light tap of an amusement bumper car. Except I didn't lurch forward, thanks to the rubber absorbing system of the Bumper Shield. Looking at the damage, my Bumper Shield had a coating of dust where the car's bumper impacted and part of their bumper broke in several pieces and fell to the ground.  It played out just like many of the testimonials on your website, zero damage to my vehicle.  I couldn't stop smiling from the results.

You've saved me at least a hour waiting for the cops to come at night and write the report and more time from having to go to the shop even if I didn't have to pay for the repairs.  I'm so glad I got it.  It just paid for itself.  Last but not least, my wife and son were in the vehicle at the time and the Bumper Shield saved them from both a physical and psychological jolt.

A Super satisfied customer,  G. Chung, New York, NY

Hi Jeff –

I’ve had my Superbumper on my Honda Pilot for several years.  It’s worth was just made known to me as I was in fairly heavy traffic and got re-ended at about 20mph by the guy behind me who was texting while driving.  He hit me pretty hard and we both stopped to assess the damage.

Your Superbumper prevented even one single scratch on my vehicle!  Although my neck hurt a bit from the accident, my SUV was in perfect shape (and so was the Superbumper after the crash). 

I can’t thank you enough for this product.  It really is worth its weight and price – and I’m glad I installed in on my car.

 Best, Dr. Richard Levenson, NYC

Hi Jeff,

The Sparebumper works!!!  (I guess you already knew that).  I am grateful for the quality product that the Sparebumper represents.  This afternoon, I was rear ended by an inattentive/impatient driver who was in a hurry.  The Sparebumper took on the impact and saved my truck.  No damage to my truck.  Without the Sparebumper, I would have been looking at a new bumper and a new or repaired tailgate.  My fiberglass ARE tonneau cover likely would have been damaged as well.  The spare bumper also "Spared" me the time, hassle, and possible expense of an insurance claim.  I've only owned the Sparebumper for a few months and already it has paid for itself.   Thanks for making such as quality product.     Mike Kelly, MN

Jeff: 

With all the aftermarket equipment that is advertised for SUV's the Superbumper was the best purchase I could have ever made for my  SUV. 

Upon returning to my vehicle after some time at a local flea market I saw that someone had driven into the rear of my SUV.  It must have been at a good speed because the Superbumper was dented and bent on the right side and pushed in.  I can only imagine the damage that would have occurred to my SUV's rear end if the Superbumper were not there to protect it.  As you know, the bumpers on many late model SUV's are basically plastic and would have folded in like a accordion.  I am sure the rear tailgate would have also sustained significant damage. 

By purchasing the Superbumper, it saved me an insurance claim and my deductible.  It was an excellent purchase for the price. 

I will never drive my vehicle without a Superbumper protecting my rear.  Congratulations on producing an excellent product that really works.  Sincerely, Mario Bucci, Margate, FL.

Jeff

I've had your bumper for about a month.  I bought it because I thought it looked good.  I never thought I would need it.  Last night I was in bumper to bumper traffic when I was hit from behind; my Jeep sustained a minor dent but her car was toast.  The Sparebumper took the impact and stopped the car before it caused major damage.  Your product worked perfectly.  You may use the photos I sent you to show how well it works.  You have a great product.  John Schiesser, NY

 
 
What Works and What Doesn't
According to the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety, for a bumper to work effectively, you need overhang (get it away from the expensive stuff), a strong enough bumper beam and something to absorb the crash energy.
 
If you're going to try to protect yourself with one of the current “hitch steps” on the market today; they are neither strong enough nor energy absorbing – they're for stepping on that that's it!
 
And trying to protect your vehicle with your ball mount? Any “fixed or static” receiver hitch product will transfer all of the impact energy directly to the occupants. There's NO give. They will not protect you or your family!

For Our RV Friends...

Jeff, The bumper arrived yesterday (thanks for the fast shipping) and I immediately installed it on my motorhome.  On most diesel motorhomes the rear end caps are made of fiberglass and easily damaged if they are bumped much less a rear end collision which could drive metal and fiberglass into the engine compartment.  My motorhome has a large and very expensive radiator sitting right in front of the aluminum rear grill so that even a minor rear end collision would certainly result in thousands of dollars in damage.  A friend of mine has a $200K diesel motorhome which was parked next to his business, a lawn maintenance truck with a trailer backed into his motorhome at a very slow speed and the repairs cost him over two thousand dollars.  I am going to show him my new bumper and I'm sure you will make another sale.  Thanks for this great product!       Gerry Poole - Sarasota, Fl.

Bought my 2nd bumper for my 38 foot 5th wheel RV...Looks great and sure protects the back of a R.V.  More trailers and 5th wheels should have this bumper.  Frank Wetelainen, Dryden, Ontario, CANADA

Thank You Andy Rooney...
Andy Rooney convinced us to start this business a few years ago.  His one minute finale on 60 Minutes covered automobile bumpers and he ended it by saying: "Bumpers are worse then ever.  They don't protect anything except the income of automobile parts departments."  How true he was. Some people didn't like him much - maybe because the truth really does hurt.  If you want to keep the auto parts guy, insurance agent, and body shop out of your wallet then take a good look at this web site.  God Speed Andy...