How much
does the bar weigh?
TOP
Bull bars vary in weight between 250 lbs and 370 lbs depending on the model.
I'm not getting any younger,
will I have trouble lifting the bar back into position?
TOP
Not much effort is needed to lift the bar into the locked position because
of the gas strut assist. Once the bar is moving the struts should lift the
bar for you. Please be very careful not to do any lifting if your back is
injured or otherwise fragile. As a suggestion, have someone else do the
movements for you (this is also a great way to show off your new Bull Bars!).
Is the unit all one piece?
TOP
The Bull bar is made up of three separate components, the steel tow section,
the aluminum bumper bar, and the steel tow pin.
How does the Bull Bar mount to the
vehicle?
TOP
Once the original bumper is removed, the steel tow section is mounted to the
vehicle chassis using the original bumper bolts; the bumper bar fastens to
the steel tow section.
Does it interfere with opening the
hood?
TOP
No it does not. The Bull Bar is designed to tilt forward when entry into the
engine compartment is required. This process only takes seconds.
Is an aluminum bar strong enough to
protect from wildlife collisions?
TOP
The Bull Bar is exceptionally strong and yes it will protect your vehicle.
While strength provides rigidity, our product’s effectiveness is achieved by
engineering the proper absorption and disbursement of energy.
Why do you use aluminum?
TOP
Aluminum is an ideal metal for this application. It allows us to build a
strong product and keep the weight to a minimum. Aluminum is also elastic,
which means that under extreme strain, such as striking an animal at high
speed, it tends to absorb the shock and bend as opposed to break . The
result is a crush zone in front of your truck, protecting the vital engine
components housed inches away.
How can an aluminum bar work so
well?
TOP
There are three major factors, which make the Bull Bars so effective; proven
design, highest quality materials, and quality workmanship.
1. The design provides maximum rigidity and disbursement of energy to the
strongest points of the bar and vehicle chassis.
2. The aluminum is of the best quality, extruded of the highest tensile
solely for our purposes.
3. Our tradesmen are trained to be craftsmen of the highest standard.
What about quality control?
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The owner personally oversees all procedures to assure you of the best
quality offered. Call in and ask for Adam, he will handle your project from
the start to after your down the road. We are seeking ISO 9001
certification, and totally committed to the quality process.
Is the bar repairable?
TOP
Yes. Once again, the natural qualities of aluminum allows for repairs.
Does the bar come with a warranty?
TOP
Yes, all Truxwerks Metal Shop products are delivered with a
limited
lifetime warranty against workmanship.
What do I do to maintain the bars
original shine?
TOP
We can apply a factory protective coating clearcoat, or if you like to
polish, you can use any of the better proper aluminum polishes available.
Avoiding acid washes also helps.
Will you do any customization to
suit my needs?
TOP
Certainly, however we caution any alteration, which might compromise the
overall effectiveness of the product. We routinely add light brackets and
light cutouts.
What about towing?
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No Problem. There is a steel tow pin incorporated right into the tow
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