Bull bar is a device, which is fitted to the front of a vehicle to protect the vehicle and its passengers from damage in a collision with another vehicle or an animal. They are also commonly referred to as frontal protection bars. Bull bars add extra front-end protection, maximum ground clearance and the perfect finishing touch to a vehicle.
Materials used for making Bull Bars
Bull bars are usually made of materials that are strong, highly durable and carefully engineered to provide better safety to a vehicle. At times they are also made of welding two metals together. Materials commonly used for making bull bars are:
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Aluminium
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Steel
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Polycarbonate materials
Features of Bull Bar
Various features associated with bull bars are as follows:
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Easy auxiliary light mounting.
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Fits almost all type of vehicles.
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Includes skit plate and mount kit.
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Vary considerably in size and form.
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Rugged appearance adds to active lifestyles.
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Easy to install.
Uses of Bull Bar
There are various important uses of bull bars, which make them a very important exterior accessory. Some of them are:
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Help protect vehicle's front end.
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Minimize damage to the vehicle in the event of collision with other vehicle or animals.
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Reduce possibility of the vehicle being immobilized as a result of minor accident.
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Protect radiator grille and areas without replacing the bumper bar.
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Improve appearance and value of the vehicle.
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Provide mounting points for winch, driving lights and communication aerials.
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Act as an effective platform for mounting and protecting off road recovery and communication equipments.
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Prevent vehicle deformation in case of accidents.
