What is the benefit of a bull bar?
Bull Bars can effectively shield your front end with heavy-duty steel and serve to keep the vehicle operable after a collision. The design of the accessory gives your vehicle a stylish look, but offers real protection dating back to its original purpose.
Are bull bars a good idea?
“While there is some front end damage, the bull bars generally save the radiator and condenser, especially on trucks and SUVs because they are set high. That’s a big replacement expense,” Pepin said. Dave Hudack, resident of Oreland, Pennsylvania, concurs.
How do I choose a bull bar?
No matter what bull bar design you opt for, make sure it doesn’t have a negative impact on your vehicle’s approach angles and ground clearance; look for a bar with upswept outer wings. A quality bar will also be model specific, so it will have a contour that matches the design of the vehicle.
Are bull bars legal in the US?
Bull bars continue to be unregulated in the U.S., where, as Keith Bradsher documented in his book High and Mighty, they are mainly a fashion accessory to convey a sense of aggression. But other countries have taken action. In 2010, the British government banned the sale of most models, citing safety concerns.
Which bull bar is the best?
- Editor’s Pick: Aries. Aries offers a wide variety of applications for grille guards and bull bars.
- Tyger Auto. Tyger Auto offers a wide array of grille guards and bull bars for various makes and models at a relatively affordable price.
- Westin.
- TAC (Truck Accessories Company)
- Black Horse.
How heavy is a bullbar?
Bull Bar Weight Full size Bull Bars generally weigh anywhere from 25 – 80kg, depending on the material used, thickness and overall design.
Are Tuff bars illegal?
Bullbar manufacturer Tuff Bullbars Australia has refuted media claims that five-bar bull bars are illegal in NSW.
Can you build your own bull bar?
From 16 September, the Technical Specification (previously referred to as Bull Bar Tolerances and Conditions) will continue to provide clear and consistent guidance to motorists and industry stakeholders to help ensure that any bull bar that they purchase, sell, install or manufacture for sale is permitted under NSW …