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 Holden Colorado 2016+
  • 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
  • Extensive protection panels on centre and either side
  • Provision for OE parking sensors
  • Compatible with OE Forward Collision Alert with Head Up Warning
  • Compatible with OE front fender flares
  • Compatible with Land Departure Warning System
  • Pressed top pan and aluminium winch cover panel
  • Two piece grille design for maximum strength and airflow
  • Combination style bar to suit both winch and non winch applications
  • Twin Hi-Lift jack points located below each buffer for optimum strength
  • Durable two piece buffers
  • Includes ARB’s LED, indicator and clearance light
  • 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
  • Provision for optional ARB fog light covers
  • Provision for optional Summit Roller Fairlead cover
  • Two aerial brackets located on the top of the centre frame
  • Supplied in a durable black powder coat finish with the added option of colour coding to individual vehicles

Features

  • Vehicle specific design for the Holden Colorado
  • Incorporates ARB’s renowned multifold upswept and tapered wing design for optimum strength and approach angle
  • 4mm alloy used for wings and pan
  • 30mm radius on wings and centre section
  • Engineered, air bag compatible mounting system secures to chassis via high tensile bolts
  • Split pan design for maximum strength and airflow
  • Three piece grill design for split pan
  • Extensive steel under protection panels on centre and either side
  • Pressed form top pan and aluminium winch cover panel
  • Provision for OE front parking sensors
  • Compatible with OE Forward Collision Alert with Head Up warning
  • Compatible with OE Lane Departure Warning system
  • Compatible with OE front Fender Flares (will require trimming of flares to suit bar fitment)
  • 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
  • Provision for optional ARB Fog Light kit covers
  • Includes ARB LED, indicator & clearance light
  • Two aerial brackets located on the top of the centre cross tube

Features

  • Vehicle specific design to complement the Holden Colorado 2016+ and maximise functionality
  • Durable steel construction for maximum protection
  • Extensive protection panels on centre and either side
  • Split pan design for maximum strength and airflow
  • Compatible with OE Forward Collision Alert with Head Up Warning
  • Compatible with OE Lane Departure Warning System
  • Compatible with OE front fender flares
  • Superbly engineered, air bag compatible mounting system secures to chassis via high tensile bolts
  • Heavy gauge 76.1mm centre frame tube and 60.3 outer frame tube
  • Combination style bar to suit both winch and non-winch applications
  • Includes ARB’s LED, indicator and clearance light
  • Will accommodate a selection of Warn, Magnum and Bushranger low mount winches (requires fitting kit)
  • Twin Hi-Lift jacking points
  • Provision to accommodate ARB Intensity LED, and a range of IPF and Bushranger driving lights
  • provision for optional ARB fog light kit
  • Two aerial brackets located on the top tube of the bar
  • Optional under panel kit available for additional stone protection
  • Supplied in a durable black powder coat finish
SmartBar

SmartBar

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

For more information, visit www.smartbar.com.au

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Features

  • Proudly Australian Made
  • Airbag compatible
  • 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
  • Two aerial mounts
  • UV stabilised polymer for durability and corrosion resistance
  • Styled to maintain the vehicle’s aesthetics
  • Minimal maintenance
  • Manufactured from environmentally friendly, recyclable polyethylene polymer
  • Available in black, silver grey, white, high-vis condor green and safety orange
  • Accommodates a large number of 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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