Reasons Why You Need a Bullbar?
A bull bar is a tough, rugged-looking piece of kit. However, not only does a bulbar make your vehicle look the part, but it serves a range of essential purposes too. A bullbar is the best form of protection you can have against animal strikes when you’re driving in the outback. If you want to find out just how useful bullbars are in terms of safety, protection and more, we’re here to help you make up your mind.
Safety
First things first – the safety of your vehicle, yourself and your passengers is paramount when you’re driving both on and off-road. A bulbar, for example, a Hilux bull bar, a Ford Ranger bull bar or a Pajero bull bar is designed to stop the energy of a dangerous animal impact from sending waves through your vehicle. This works in two ways – the passengers in your vehicle are protected and damage to your vehicle is reduced. It has to be said that a bull bar can save your life in the case of an animal strike.
Protection
Modern bullbars are far better design-wise than their old-fashioned predecessors. Not only can these protect against animal strike impacts, but they help defend your vehicle against damage from rocks, scrapes and also minor accidents.
Practicality
Of course, protection and safety are always first on the agenda when it comes to driving off-road, but there are other practicalities to consider too. You can fit all sorts of accessories to your bullbar. For example, winches and lights.
Other Aspects to Consider
You always want to purchase a quality bulbar for your 4×4. It’s never a good idea to buy one from abroad via the internet for this reason. Additionally, a bullbar should:
- Be compliant with Australian Design Rules (ADR)
- Follow the vehicle profile
- Not increase the vehicle’s width with the exclusion of the mirrors
- Ensure the calibration of airbag deployment
- Have no sharp-edges sticking out
- Not have any brackets or other small components attached to the front
A bullbar is an integral addition to any 4×4. However, if you’d prefer something lighter and smaller, a nudge bar protects your vehicle against small bumps and scratches as well as providing a good area to add accessories. Speak to the team at Irvin Bullbars today for more information.
