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 BARS

The all new Summit bumper continues the ARB tradition of pioneering innovation and our relentless pursuit on quality. Summit is a modern interpretation of the renowned ARB Deluxe bumper, styled to complement modern dual cab and SUV vehicles through a fresh, contemporary design language.

Building upon our proven air bag compatible bull bumper mounting architecture, the Summit bumper incorporates unique design features such as a 30mm edge radius on the wings and centre pan, wider press formed cover straps, 60.3mm top tubing, two-piece polyethylene buffers and redesigned fog light surrounds. This results in the most visually impressive frontal protection system on the market.

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FEATURES

  • Vehicle specific design for the Toyota 4Runner 2014+ model, excluding the Limited model.
  • Registered design of styling and design components.
  • Durable steel construction for maximum protection.
  • Incorporates ARB’s renowned multi fold upswept and tapered wing design for optimum strength and approach angle.
  • 30mm radius on wings and centre section.
  • Engineered, air bag compatible mounting system secures to the chassis via high tensile bolts.
  • Split pan design for maximum strength and airflow.
  • 2 piece grill design for split pan.
  • Extensive protection panels on centre and either side.
  • Pressed form top pan and aluminium (powder coated black) winch cover panel.
  • Twin Hi-Lift jack points located beneath each buffer for optimum strength.
  • Durable two piece buffers.
  • Includes ARB LED Indicator and Clearance light.
  • Two aerial brackets located on the top of the centre tube.
  • Will accommodate Warn low-mount model electric winches up to 10,000lb.
  • Provision to accommodate ARB Intensity LED’s and IPF lights.
  • Provision for optional ARB Fog light kit part no 3500590. Included in 3421550K kit.
  • Provision for optional ARB Fog light covers (Part no 3500680).
  • Provision for Optional Summit Roller Fairlead Cover (Part no 3500850).
  • Bar adds approximately 6.8 inch / 175mm to the overall length of the vehicle.
  • Approximate weight of the bar, chassis mounts and fitting kit is 191 lbs / 87kg.
  • Zinc rich primer for additional corrosion resistance.
  • Finished in a hard wearing satin black powder coat with the added option of color matching to individual vehicles

DELUXE BULL BARS

Unlike most brush guards and bumpers, ARB Deluxe bumpers incorporate a fully engineered mounting system which completely replaces the factory bumper. ARB’s Deluxe bumper selection is the most extensive. Loaded with features aimed at making remote area travel safe, no other bumper offers the same degree of vehicle integration, protection or functionality.

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FEATURES

  • Durable steel construction for maximum protection
  • Five fold upswept & tapered wing design for optimum strength and approach angle
  • Split pan design for optimum strength and airflow
  • Recessed indicators and parking lights
  • Hi-Lift jacking and recovery points
  • CB antenna provisions
  • Finished in a hard-wearing powder coat
  • Provisions for IPF driving and ARB fog lights
  • Compatible with a range of Warn winch models

BULL BAR PRODUCTION STEPS

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LASER CUTTING

Every bull bar 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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FOLDING

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

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TUBE WORK

ARB bull bars 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 across all sections.

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ROBOT WELDING

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

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ASSEMBLY

When individual components are complete, the bull bar is assembled. 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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POST ASSEMBLY

To complete the manufacturing process all ARB bars 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, power coating provides an excellent base for painting if colour coding is required.

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