4WD Bull Bar Sale
The 4WD Workshop has over 100 bullbars in stock, you can save up to $500 on all stock.
Call us on (03) 9786 1818 for availability & pricing
What Kind Of Bullbar Do I Need?
The type of bar you buy should be dictated by your needs. There is no point in buying a lightweight alloy nudge bar if you are going to be winching yourself out of bog holes or over sand dunes. Nor will you need a heavy duty steel winch bar if you intend to use your 4WD to do the shopping and pick up the kids from school. Talk to the experts at The 4WD Workshop to ensure that you buy the right bar for your vehicle and your needs. Bullbars that have not been designed to cope with a winch, or cannot handle the size and capacity of the winch you require for your vehicle, could place you in the position of having to entirely replace the bullbar on the vehicle at some future date, or find you winching your bullbar out of a bog hole while your vehicle quietly sinks.
Purchasing a bullbar means thinking about more than simply providing a higher degree of safety for you and your passengers. Factors important to vehicle owners, such as styling, performance and functionality come into play. Bullbars provide convenient anchoring and mounting points for several other vital pieces of 4WD paraphernalia. Winches, driving lights and radio antennae can all find homes mounted in or on the bullbar. Other important factors to be considered include airflow over the radiator, headlight functionality and side panel protection in the event of a collision.
Bullbars mainly serve to stop your vehicle being immobilised after even a relatively minor accident. A bullbar could mean the difference between a very long walk home and an anecdote about crazed wildlife on the highways in the bush. The basic design of bullbars has come a long way in recent years. Hard, angular designs which pushed obstacles down underneath the vehicle have been replaced by body-hugging, rounded designs which throw obstacles up and over the roof of the vehicle, increasing the chances of survival for either an animal or pedestrian in the wrong place at
Choosing which material the bullbar you purchase is made from is a crucial part of the decision making process. There is currently a range of materials to choose from, such as steel, aluminium and plastics.
Steel Bars
Steel bullbars are very strong, but also weigh a lot and, if improperly treated by the end user or due to carelessness in the production stages, can rust. Rust will weaken the structural integrity of the bullbar, and a rusty bar could cause more harm than good in the event of a major collision. If the heavy duty steel option is your choice, an upgrade of the front suspension to deal with the added weight may be in order – check with the manufacturer at time of purchase. Steel bars are ideal for older 4WDs that do not require airbag compatibility, and require a lot of strength for winching and serious off road action. A well designed bull bar will provide a 4WD with a massive amount of frontal protection. For those who regularly spend time in remote and rural areas, the impending risk of animal strike makes a steel bar the most obvious choice when selecting vehicle accessories.
Alloy and Aluminium
Alloy and aluminium bars offer excellent strength to weight ratios, and seem to be the most popular choice for the modern 4WDer. Most of the vehicle manufacturers that offer original equipment bullbars are offering the alloy option, as they are durable, not prone to rusting, and for the most part will not require suspension upgrades after they have been fitted. Alloy bars should be able to handle the bulk of any reasonable workout, including winching, and most manufacturers of alloy bars claim SRS airbag compliance in their product. Some manufacturers are currently producing newer style aluminium bars for older 4WDs.
Nudge Bars
Nudge bars are a special kind of bullbar designed for sedans and smaller SUVs. They consist of a small lightweight bar protecting only the radiator grille, instead of replacing the entire fender or bumper. These are usually preferred by new drivers who don’t want to deal with the costly installation of a full-size bullbar.
Accessory Bars
Most bullbars also serve as aesthetic accessories for cars. A large car with a bullbar appears more rugged and powerful than those without. They also add protection to the bumper and fender, which are more prone to scratches in off-road conditions. A chrome finished bullbar a shiny, brand-new look to the car that helps cover up minor scratches on the surface.
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