ARB Bull Bars

Vital for rural and remote area travel, ARB bull bars will provide substantially improved protection for vulnerable mechanical components against animal strikes 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

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

  • Durable steel construction for maximum protection
  • Incorporates ARB’s renowned multi fold upswept and tapered wing design for optimum strength and approach angle
  • 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 Tacoma and maximise functionality
  • Superbly engineered, air bag compatible mounting system secures to chassis via high tensile bolts
  • Will accommodate a selection of Warn low mount model electric winches
  • Provision to accommodate ARB Intensity LED & a range of IPF driving lights
  • Recessed indicators
  • Durable urethane buffers
  • Original equipment tow points incorporated into the chassis;
  • Two aerial brackets located on the crossbar
  • Finished in a hard-wearing powder coat with the added option of colour coding to individual vehicles
  • Fitting time: approx 1.5 hours

BULL BAR PRODUCTION STEPS

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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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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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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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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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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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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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