That is one of the reasons I am going to steel. The plastics do give well and actually did very well. But eventually their was a tree with my front fenders name on it...lol. Decided to go with a narrower steel fender.
I've seen a JCR bumper bent in half. I wouldn't run their shit if they paid me.
Not a fan of steel fenders either but interested in how the bumper folded up. Full width? Any pics? Not saying I dont believe it so dont take it like that. I've had my Crusader mid width and have hit trees, rocks etc and its been fine. Welds looked real nice, good heat setting. Just wondering if there is a failure mode I have to look out for.
Nice hit! Was wondering why Mel was using 1/4" instead of 3/16.