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.
DELUXE BULL BAR
Manufactured from steel for ultimate strength and powder coated for durability, the Deluxe 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 the FJ Cruiser models both with and without flares, the Deluxe 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. To complement the bar, optional fog light kits are also available.
For added aesthetics, optional colour coding is available on all models.
Note: Unsuitable for Australian delivered models.
Durable steel construction for maximum protection
Incorporates ARB’s renowned multi fold upswept and tapered wing design for optimum strength and approach angle
Split pan design for maximum strength and airflow
Cover straps attached to the uprights ensure there are no exposed edges
Continuous uprights through the bumper section of the bar strengthens the outer frame
Vehicle specific design to complement the Toyota FJ Cruiser and maximise functionality
Superbly engineered, air bag compatible mounting system secures to chassis via high tensile bolts
Additional protection for lower front vehicle components with specific wing panels and stone tray
Equally suited to winch and non-winch applications
Will accommodate Warn low mount model electric winches up to the 9500lb
Twin Hi-Lift jacking points located in the pan
Provision to accommodate a range of IPF driving lights
Recessed indicators include provision for optional fog lights
Retains original equipment tow points
Two aerial brackets located in the wing of the bar
Finished in a hard-wearing powder coat with the added option of colour coding to individual vehicles
Fitting time: approx 4 hours
BULL BAR PRODUCTION STEPS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.