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.

Features

  • Vehicle specific design to complement the Ford Ranger PXII
  • Durable steel construction for maximum protection
  • Incorporates ARB’s renowned multi-fold upswept and tapered wing design for optimum strength and approach angle
  • 30mm edge radius on wings and centre section
  • Superbly engineered, air bag compatible mounting system secures to chassis via high tensile bolts and hardware
  • Split pan design for maximum strength and airflow
  • Two piece grille design for split pan
  • Extensive protection panels on centre and either side, the centre panel includes additional laser cut holes for additional airflow
  • 60.3mm outer tubing and centre cross bar
  • Formed cover straps
  • Pressed top pan and winch cover panel
  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Forward Collision Alert relocation kit (optional)
  • Combination style bar to suit both winch and non winch applications
  • Includes provision for OE front parking sensors as standard, blanking plugs supplied if no OE parking sensors are fitted
  • Twin Hi-Lift jack points located below each buffer for optimum strength
  • Durable two piece buffers including cover strap intersection caps
  • Will accommodate Warn, Magnum, Bushranger and Smittybilt low mount model electric winches up to 10,000lb
  • 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 & clearance light
  • Two aerial brackets located on the top of the centre frame
  • Corroson resistant primer
  • Supplied in a durable black powder coat finish with the added option of colour coding to individual vehicles

Features

  • Vehicle specific design to complement the Ford Ranger PXII
  • 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
  • Extensive under protection panels on centre and either side, the centre panel includes additional laser cut holes for additional airflow
  • Superbly engineered, air bag compatible mounting system secures to chassis via high tensile bolts
  • Combination style bar to suit both winch and non-winch applications
  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Forward Collision Alert relocation kit (optional)
  • Will accommodate Warn, Magnum, Bushranger and Smittybilt low mount model electric winches up to 10,000lb
  • Includes provision for OE front parking sensors as standard, blanking plugs are supplied if no OE parking sensors are fitted
  • Twin Hi-Lift jacking points located in the pan of the bar
  • Provision to accommodate ARB Intensity LED, and a range of IPF and Bushranger driving lights
  • Provision for optional ARB fog light kit
  • Includes ARB’s LED, indicator and clearance light
  • Durable two piece buffers including cover strap intersection caps
  • Two aerial brackets located in the wings of the bar
  • Corrosion resistant primer
  • Supplied in a durable black powder coat finish with the added option of colour coding to individual vehicles

Features

  • Vehicle specific design for the Ford Ranger PXII
  • 4mm alloy used for wings and pan
  • 60mm x 3mm alloy outer tube and 48mm x 3mm alloy cross tube
  • 30mm radius on wings and centre section
  • Engineered, air bag compatible mounting system secures to chassis via high tensile bolts and hardware
  • Split pan design for maximum strength and airflow
  • Two piece grille design for split pan
  • Extensive steel under protection panels on centre and either side
  • Pressed top pan and aluminium winch cover panel
  • Combination style bar to suit both winch and non-winch applications
  • Adaptive Cruise Control relocation kit (optional)
  • Includes a pressed aluminium winch cover panel
  • Durable two piece buffers
  • Will accommodate Warn, Magnum, Bushranger and Smittybilt low mount electric winches up to 10,000lb
  • Provision to accommodate ARB Intensity LED, and a range of IPF and Bushranger driving lights
  • Provision for optional ARB fog light kit (shown)
  • Includes ARB LED, indicator & clearance lights
  • Two aerial brackets located on the top of the centre frame

Features

  • Vehicle specific design to complement the Ford Ranger PXII and maximise functionality
  • 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
  • Extensive under protection panels on centre and either side
  • 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
  • Superbly engineered, air bag compatible mounting system secures to chassis via high tensile bolts
  • Equally suited to winch and non-winch applications
  • Will accommodate a selection of Warn, Magnum and Bushranger low mount model electric winches
  • Twin Hi-Lift jacking points located in the pan of the bar
  • Provision to accommodate ARB Intensity LED, and a range of IPF and Bushranger driving lights
  • Recessed indicators and parking lights
  • Provision for optional ARB fog light kit
  • Durable urethane buffers
  • Two aerial brackets located on the top frame of the bar
  • Finished in a hard-wearing powder coat with the added option of colour coding to individual vehicles
StealthBar

StealthBar

Specifically designed for the Ford Ranger PX MKII as a complete bumper replacement, the latest model of SmartBar’s Vehicle Frontal Protection Systems (VFPS) the StealthBar blends seamlessly into the vehicle; maintaining the contour lines and aesthetics, accommodating most of the factory accessories and all the while providing unparalleled safety.

Features

  • Proudly Australian Made
  • Weight savings provides improved fuel economy and reduced tyre, suspension, and brake wear
  • Superior frontal protection due to the impact absorbing hollow construction
  • Accepts the original vehicle fog lights
  • Antenna mount location on top of the accessory bracket
  • UV stabilised polymer for durability
  • Side wing under protection
  • Compatible with ARB Under Vehicle Protection
  • Compatible with ARB Recovery Points
  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Forward Collision Alert pack on XLT and standard equipment on WildTrack models (Optional)
  • Styled to maintain the vehicles aesthetics
  • Minimal maintenance
  • Manufactured from environmentally friendly, recyclable polyethylene polymer
  • Available in black or white
  • Compatible with front parking sensors
  • Accommodates for spotlights
  • Accommodates for up to 10,000lb winch
SmartBar

SmartBar

Specifically designed for the Ford Ranger PX MKII, SmartBar’s latest model of the Vehicle Frontal Protection System blends seamlessly to the contours of the vehicle, maintaining the intended aesthetics of the Ford design while providing unparalleled safety.

Features

  • Proudly Australian Made
  • Durable LED Parker/Indicator lights
  • Weight savings provides improved fuel economy and reduced tyre, suspension, and brake wear
  • Superior frontal protection due to the impact absorbing hollow construction
  • Accepts the original vehicle fog lights
  • Two antenna mount locations
  • UV stabilised polymer for durability
  • Parking sensor kit required for WildTrack and vehicles with OE front parking sensors
  • Winch adaptive cruise control kit required for WildTrack and vehicles with OE adaptive cruise control
  • Styled to maintain the vehicles aesthetics
  • Minimal maintenance
  • Manufactured from environmentally friendly, recyclable polyethylene polymer
  • Available in black, white or silver grey
  • Accommodates for spotlights
  • Accommodates for up to 9,500lb winch

Bull Bar Production Steps

Laser Cutting

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.

Folding

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.

Tube Work

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.

Robot Welding

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.

Assembly

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.

Post Assembly

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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