NA Bull Bar

[DaveB]

It might surprise you, but there are areas way west of the great divide where this sort of bullbar makes perfect sense, particularly if you need to regularly drive at night.


But not the one on the commodore ute, that’s just silly.

I have seen hundreds at places like the Gympie muster on Holden utes that are straight off a Kenworth truck.
No need to worry about pedestrian safety when the nearest footpath is 500kms away

 

[Shopkeep]

Not allowed to come above the bonnet line
Blinkers are blocked, not to mention the headlights and driving lights.

Aussie designed & made and ADR compliant apparently, see 4 post bullbar tab:
https://www.tuffaustralia.com.au/tuff-built-vehicle/chevrolet-silverado-2021/

If they are doing them for Silverados which are low volume in Aus then good chance this company will do something for Grenadiers (if that floats your boat).

 

[DaveB]

Aussie designed & made and ADR compliant apparently, see 4 post bullbar tab:
https://www.tuffaustralia.com.au/tuff-built-vehicle/chevrolet-silverado-2021/

If they are doing them for Silverados which are low volume in Aus then good chance this company will do something for Grenadiers (if that floats your boat).

I like the factory one and the way it bolts through the steel bumper instead of replacing it

 

[MarksGrenadier]

DaveB​

Queensland Australia shopping centre car park 3 weeks ago...must be legal it has sensors on the struts between bar and the bottom rail...it reminded me of the mask on Hopkins in Silence of the Lambs...what a joke.

Holy Shit, now thats a Bull Bar

 

[Fidei Defensor]

Yes confirmed at Bridgeport,TX drive event and the Q&A video from last week that NA will be getting the steel bumper. Huge win. Will be easy to add the Roo Bar from Australia if not offered on the USA build at launch.

I should have asked if the bull bar would be offered because of the steel bumper being confirmed now for NA. The Ineos rep there at the drive event did hint they are working with lots of North America companies on more accessories coming including different rock sliders.

Maybe they are working with a North America supplier for a Bull Bar currently? I hope so. Would be a good question for someone to ask at the next test drive event.

See the attached photo of a NA-spec Trialmaster (at my dealer). Note that the bumper seems to have the mounting holes for the Bull Bar. So if we can get the Aussie Bull Bar, it will be a bolt-on. I asked (on FB) for some Aussie owners to see how the Bull Bar is attached. Possibly it is bolted down to the frame below the bumper? I am going to the dealer Monday and will inspect more!

 

[DaveB]

See the attached photo of a NA-spec Trialmaster (at my dealer). Note that the bumper seems to have the mounting holes for the Bull Bar. So if we can get the Aussie Bull Bar, it will be a bolt-on. I asked (on FB) for some Aussie owners to see how the Bull Bar is attached. Possibly it is bolted down to the frame below the bumper? I am going to the dealer Monday and will inspect more!

The bar is mounted through the front of the bumper, not from the top.

 

[BigJoeJack]

I did a post last week showing the legal requirements for bars in Australia.
Basically you can't make your own.

Just order the roo bar that comes with it.
It looks good, is legal, works with the airbags and has a 5 year warranty
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Dave, where did you find the chequerplate for the hood area? Also, did you satin wrap the truck? Looks amazing.
Thanks,
Joe

 

[Krabby]

Dave, where did you find the chequerplate for the hood area? Also, did you satin wrap the truck? Looks amazing.
Thanks,
Joe

The wing top plates are IA and are a dealer install.

 

[DaveB]

Dave, where did you find the chequerplate for the hood area? Also, did you satin wrap the truck? Looks amazing.
Thanks,
Joe

That's the computer generated image of Donny Gray
On the configurator under Utility - Off- Road.

 

[ChasingOurTrunks]

in fact, there is not a single vehicle in my family that is not fitted with a replacement winch bumper or brush guard, from my wife, to my brother to either of my parents! With the exception of the sedans.

What are you waiting for? bust out the welder and get something on those Corollas and Focuses (Foci?)

But yes, a bullbar is essential equipment in my books, so much so that I went out of my way and risked nearly $3k on an ARB bar for my Canyon. ARB don't actually make a bullbar for the Canyon, but they do for the Colorado which is identical except for the front fascia (hence the risk). But mechanically, the ARB preserves airbags, mounts the same, and has all the benefits that @DaveB spoke to on the Ineos version.

It's interesting to do the steel bumper with bolt-on bullbar; typically I prefer a fully welded version but I don't know if there's an engineering reason for me to prefer that or if it's just a case of "That's how ARB does it so it's best".

Personally now that I'm waiting for the vehicle for a bit longer, I can also afford to wait and see what ARB come out with - not to sound like a commercial for them, but I don't think there are any other bars that have been as proven, for as long, as ARB so it seems like an easy and safe choice.

P.S. Wyoming - ARB don't make one for a Corolla

 

[ADVAW8S]

@Fidei Defensor
I love that picture I took and these other pictures when was test driving. Let me know if you have questions.

 

[parb]

I love that bull bar. I definitely would like that in my gren when I get it

 

[Sekurt]

I would be 100% in on a group buy if the NA dealers are unable to order the factory bar

 

[parb]

I would be 100% in on a group buy if the NA dealers are unable to order the factory bar

Me too

 

[Bruce]

Me too

Me three!

 

[GreatestDane36]

I have hit an Elk and a Deer with my Land Cruiser 200... I love my ARB Bumper. I would also need a Bull Bar on the Grenadier

 

[evomind]

I wonder if we might eventually get a NA-spec brush guard made of plastic/rubber. Depending on your point of view and use case, that might be a better choice than the steel roo bar. Less durable but also safer for pedestrians.

I'd probably sign up for a roo bar group buy though.

If you get run over by a Grenadier the roo bar will be the least of your worries.

 

[AnD3rew]

Just to make you jealous.

 

[parb]

Looks good.

Looks like the side bars are attached to the front of the bull bar with some screws? I guess it's not entirely out of the question that I bring a set back from Australia as luggage... Big but seems possible

 

[DaveB]

Just to make you jealous.
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In that light she looks black not blue.