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 Summit bull bar builds on the renowned ARB Deluxe bar architecture, and integrates a fresh and contemporary design language to complement modern vehicles.

Available for MU-X models, Summit bars are winch compatible and provide next generation protection and styling for your vehicle. Laser cut holes for mounting ARB Intensity LED, IPF and Bushranger driving lights are integrated into the top pan of the bar, while ARB’s LED, indicator and clearance light assembly is included as standard.

Supplied in a durable black powdercoat finish, colour coding is available as an option for a fully integrated look.

Note: Bar shown with optional fog light kit.

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Features

  • Vehicle specific design to complement the Isuzu MU-X 2021+ LS-T, LS-U and LS-M models
  • 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
  • Three piece grille design for split pan
  • Extensive centre protection panels on centre and either side
  • Pressed form top pan and aluminium winch cover panel
  • Twin Hi-Lift jack points located below each buffer for optimum strength
  • Durable two-piece buffers
  • 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 OE foglights (LS-U and LS-T models) or ARB fog light kit (LS-M models)
  • Provision for optional ARB fog light covers
  • Provision for optional Summit Roller Fairlead Cover
  • Includes ARB LED indicator and clearance light
  • Two aerial brackets located on the top of the centre tube
  • Corrosion resistant primer
  • Supplied in a durable black powder coat finish, colour coding is available as an option for a fully integrated look

Summit Sahara Bull Bar

Similar to the Summit bull bar, the Summit Sahara bar offers a stylish alternative that complements the vehicle design, whilst retaining many of the strength and protection features.

Offering significantly greater protection than the factory bumper, the Summit Sahara bar is available with or without the centre tube, and can accommodate a selection of Warn, Magnum, and Bushranger low mount winches.

Optional fog lights and colour coding can also be specified.

Features

  • Vehicle specific design to complement the Isuzu MU-X 2021+ model.
  • 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
  • Three piece grille design for split pan
  • Extensive protection panels on centre and either side
  • Superbly engineered, air bag compatible mounting system secures to chassis via high tensile bolts. Mount system includes chassis reinforcing 10,000lb winch compatibility.
  • Will accommodate Warn, Magnum and Bushranger and Smittybilt low mount model electric winches up to 10,000lb
  • Pressed form top pan and aluminium (powder coated black) winch cover panel
  • Provision for MU-X sensors
  • Twin Hi-Lift jacking points located beneath each buffer for optimum strength
  • Includes ARB LED, indicator and clearance light
  • Provision to accommodate ARB Intensity LED, and a range of IPF and Bushranger driving lights
  • Provision for original Isuzu fog lights or optional ARB fog light kit
  • Provision for optional fog light covers
  • Provision for optional Summit Roller Fairlead Cover
  • Durable two piece buffers
  • Two aerial brackets located on the top of the centre tube. Additional provision on centre pan when no tube kit fitted.
  • Corrosion resistant primer
  • Supplied in a durable black powdercoat finish, colour coding is available as an option for a fully integrated look

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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