ARB BULL BARS

Vital for rural and remote area travel, ARB bull bars will provide substantially improved protection for vulnerable mechanical components against anything the New Zealand conditions have to throw at you whilst providing a solid base for mounting other accessories like driving lights, winches and CB antennas.

ARB bars are superbly engineered and manufactured to not only maintain maximum functionality, but also to ensure they complement the look of the vehicle.

SUMMIT BULL BAR

Manufactured from steel for ultimate strength and powder coated for durability, the Summit bull bar is designed to complement the vehicle’s style and safety systems while offering a solid platform to mount essential 4WD accessories in a seamless and integrated package.

Available for both Ti and Ti-L Series 4 Y62 Patrol, the Summit bull bar is compatible with a selection of Warn, Smittybilt and Bushranger low mount winches. A cover panel finishes off the bar for when a winch is not fitted. Fitment is a full bumper replacement, rather than a bumper cut for seamless integration with the Y62 vehicle lines.

The Summit bull bar is compatible with both the Ti and Ti-L trim specification, is parking sensor compatible and allows the integration of the headlight washers, Forward Collision Warning, Intelligent Cruise Control and Lane Departure Warning features of the Ti-L model.

Finished in satin black powder coat with the option to colour code to vehicle colour.

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FEATURES

  • Vehicle specific design to complement the Y62 and maximise functionality
  • Durable steel construction for maximum protection
  • Fully compatible with Nissan’s Forward Collision Warning System
  • Incorporates ARB’s renowned multi-fold upswept and tapered wing design for optimum strength and approach angle
  • Engineered, air bag compatible mounting system
  • Pressed form top pan and aluminium Winch cover panel
  • Protection panels on centre and either side
  • 3 piece grill for split pan
  • Zinc-rich primer for additional corrosion resistance
  • Provision to accommodate ARB Intensity LED, and a range of IPF and Bushranger driving lights
  • Provision for optional ARB Fog Light kit
  • Includes ARB LED Indicator and Clearance light
  • Durable two-piece buffers
  • Twin ARB Jack or Hi-Lift jacking points located beneath each buffer
  • Retains original equipment tow point
  • Two CB aerial brackets located in the centre top tube
  • 30mm radius on wings and centre section
  • Finished in a hard-wearing satin black powder coat with the added option of colour coding to individual vehicles

BULL BAR PRODUCTION STEPS

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Post Assembly

To complete the manufacturing process all ARB bumpers are shot blasted, before entering a 5 stage chemical wash to prepare the surface for maximum powder adhesion. They're then powder coated and oven baked to ensure a rich and durable finish. As well as being an attractive and durable finish, powder coating provides an excellent base for painting if colour coding is required.

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Assembly

When individual components are complete, the bumper is assebled. All sections including pan, wing, uprights, outer frame and chassis brackets are placed in a jig and tack welded. This is followed by finish welding and grinding for strength and aesthetics. Jigs are assessed regularly to ensure accuracy.

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Robot Welding

Once folded, each section is welded utilizing a robot welder. Robot welders are used for straightforward, repetitive welding jobs that require deep penetration, speed and accuracy.

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Tube Work

ARB Bumpers are made with strong 2.6mm wall thickness tubing. The tube is cut to the desired length and bent with a CNC Eagle internal mandrel bender ensuring consistency, accuracy and an even wall thickness accross all sections.

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Folding

Individual components are then folded to make up the sections of the bumper using a Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine which ensures maximum accuracy and consistency. Most bumpers utilise ARB's five fold design, with each fold providing additional strength.

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Laser Cutting

Every bumper starts its life as a flat sheet of steel. Individual components are cut to shape using ARB's state of the art, computer aided laser cutters which can cut to a tolerance of just 0.2mm with no heat distortion, resulting in superior surface finishes and accuracy.

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