Learn All About Car Bull Guard

A bull bar is a structure, usually constructed from steel, aluminium alloy or polymer and is fitted to the front of a vehicle. Bull Bars have always been a topic of debate but they are useful for protection in the wild where safety is a concern for the occupants. The name bull bars are evident of the look the car has much like the horns of a bull sticking out its forehead. Bull bars are used primarily in off-roading vehicles where the car is prone to frontal impacts and can help protect the car and the important engine components. They range considerably in size and form and are normally composed of welded steel or aluminium tubing, or, more recently, moulded polycarbonate and polyethylene materials.

Bull bars can be an addition to the front end of your off-road vehicle. They come in all sizes and in chrome and powder-coat finishes for your choosing.

Bull Bars can be classified based on their construction and the types are:

1. Baja Bull Bar: This type of bull bar features additional reinforcement into the chassis so they can be used easily with high-power winches. This type is designed only for off-road driving and not for road use. They have a skid plate integrated on the bottom of the bull bar for better protection.
2. Competition Bull Bar: This type of bull bar is also used in off-road competitions. They can be easily removed when damaged. They offer maximum protection with ground clearance.
3. Single hoop Bull Bar: This type of bull bar features a single hoop over the radiator of your truck which is attached to its bumper section. This type of bull bar offers a good compromise between front-end protection and weight.
4. Triple Hoop Bull Bar: This is the heaviest type of bull bar. It provides maximum protection to your truck in case of an animal collision.

Here are the most important benefits of employing a Bull Bar:

• Bull bars and other vehicle frontal protection systems for motor vehicles are primarily intended to reduce damage to the vehicle structure and systems in the event of either a front-end impact or an animal strike.
• To protect the vehicle against damage in the event of a crash with a large animal
• To prevent an animal penetrating the windscreen and entering the driving compartment
• To reduce occupant injury resulting from the force of a crash
• To prevent the vehicle from being disabled in a remote area
• To protect against minor damage caused during parking.
• They add a more rugged and tough look to the truck making it famous among off-roaders.

Since these are designed to take the impact in case of a collision they are prone to damages. A major front end collision bend or even break the tubes that hold the structure of the bull bar which will require a replacement. Bullbars can affect the deployment of the airbags which is one of the big concerns regarding the use of bull bars. There are many drawbacks associated with the use of bull bars but in rural or off-roading scenarios they are necessary, therefore the use of bull bars must be done with precaution and necessity should be the only factor for using one.

Here are the tools you will need while installing a bull guard:

• Ratchet
• Socket Set
• Torque Wrench
• Extension
• Gloves
• Wrench
• Clip Tool
• Utility Knives

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There are many structures that you could add to the front of your ride to protect it:

• Brush Guard
• Grille Guard
• Push Bar
• Grille Air Deflector

They serve to protect the front sections of the vehicle from impacts and hence they are susceptible to damage. Regular inspections for rust and dents can be one way to maintain and prolong the life of these bars. Also, make sure all the hardware is tightly fit. Bull Guards are available from around 400 to 750$.

The bull bars usually follow installation that is similar between different models, but it is always advised to refer to the instruction guide provided with the hardware for a better understanding. Here is a guide to installing the bull guards on a truck:

• The first step is to remove the skid plate or the under-engine cover on the underside of the bumper. It is held on using a combination of clips and bolts. Remove them using a clip tool and ratchet and the appropriate socket.
• For models With Tow Hooks, remove the two bolts securing the tow hood on each side and place the lower mounting bracket.
• Undo the rear mounting bolt to the tow hook and install the support bracket. Snug all the hardware but do not fully tighten.
• For models Without Tow Hooks, locate the bolts that attach the bumper to the frame and undo those bolts and attach the frame bracket in place using the same bolts and hardware.
• Then install the mounting bracket to the frame bracket using the appropriate hardware including washers, locking washers and nuts.
• Attach the support bracket to the vehicle’s frame using appropriate hardware.
• Secure the support bracket to the lower mounting bracket.
• Repeat the installation of these brackets on the other side of the vehicle.
• With some help hoist the bull bar in place and attach the hardware to both the mounting locations. Snug the bolts but do not tighten them.
• Centre the bull bar and adjust if necessary.
• Tighten all of the hardware securing the mounting brackets and support brackets.
• Remove the bull bar from the vehicle and place the plastic skid plate and mark the location where the mounting brackets touch the plate.
• Using utility knives cut out the area of intersection and mount the skid plate to the vehicle using the clips and bolts.
• With help, place the bull bar on the mounting bracket and secure it using the appropriate bolts.
• Torque all the bolts to specifications provided with the instructions.

 The process for installation may differ between different vehicle makes and models and this guide provides an approximate as to what steps may be involved while installation or removal. Make sure to refer to your owner's manual for further clarification.