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Airbags with aftermarket bumpers?

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Old 05-05-2012, 08:22 AM
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Default Airbags with aftermarket bumpers?

I know some bumpers (ARB/AEV) have mounts for the factory crush cans, but I see that most bumpers don't appear to. Will the airbags still work with these bumpers? Are the crush cans simply located out of view or something?

Noob question, but I'd like to know before making a purchase.
Old 05-05-2012, 08:50 AM
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That's a great question. I'd like to know myself. Anyone!?
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The crush cans are not connected to the air bags. They are just another crumple zone. The airbags will be fine.
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Airbags are controlled by the computer.

If you hit a wall for instance, the immediate decrease in speed will trigger a reaction from the computer, airbags.
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Great info, thanks guys!



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