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 Mitsubishi Challenger 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
  • 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
  • Incorporates under-wing protection panels
  • Superbly engineered, air bag compatible mounting system secures to chassis via high tensile bolts
  • Equally suited to winch and non-winch applications
  • Winch model 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
  • Injection moulded fog light/turn signal surrounds;
  • Durable urethane buffers
  • Retains original equipment tow points
  • Two aerial brackets located on the crossbar
  • Finished in a hard-wearing powder coat with the added option of colour coding to individual vehicles
  • Suitable for XLS models with pop out headlight washers

Features

  • Vehicle specific design to complement the Mitsubishi Challenger 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 bar protection panels on centre and either side
  • Superbly engineered, air bag compatible mounting system secures to chassis via high tensile bolts
  • Bar can be configured with or without polished centre tube
  • Equally suited to winch and non-winch applications
  • Will accommodate Warn, Smittybilt and Bushranger low mount 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
  • Provision for original equipment fog lights
  • Durable urethane buffers
  • Retains original equipment tow points
  • Two aerial brackets located on the top centre tube of the bar
  • Suitable for XLS models with pop out headlight washers
  • Finished in a hard-wearing black powder coat with the added option of colour coding to individual vehicles
SmartBar

SmartBar

Specifically designed for the Mitsubishi Challenger 2009+, the latest model of the Vehicle Frontal Protection System blends seamlessly to the contours of the vehicle, maintaining the intended aesthetics of the Challenger design while providing unparalleled safety.

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Features

  • Proudly Australian Made
  • Durable LED Parker/Indicator lights
  • Superior frontal protection due to the impact absorbing hollow construction
  • Accepts the original vehicle fog lights
  • One aerial mount location
  • UV stabilised polymer for durability
  • Styled to maintain the vehicle’s aesthetics
  • Minimal maintenance
  • Manufactured from environmentally friendly, recyclable polyethylene polymer
  • Available in black and white
  • Accommodates for a range of spotlights

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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