Bull bar interferes with front airbag sensors?
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IIRC that are right behind the headlights.
Email the company and ask of their nudge bars are airbag compatible
There are manufacturers that do, manufacturers that don't, if they don't effect how your crumple zones do their thing, you should be Ok.
As I understand it, your SRS sensors are decelerometers. Products like the Blackhorse are really nudge bars and leave the stock under bumpers in place. Others like ARB, TJM, etc, require removal of components and minor frame modifications, different story. But bars like the ARB are SRS compatible.
Email the company and ask of their nudge bars are airbag compatible
There are manufacturers that do, manufacturers that don't, if they don't effect how your crumple zones do their thing, you should be Ok. As I understand it, your SRS sensors are decelerometers. Products like the Blackhorse are really nudge bars and leave the stock under bumpers in place. Others like ARB, TJM, etc, require removal of components and minor frame modifications, different story. But bars like the ARB are SRS compatible.
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@landarcht, have you had one of those bull bars before? If you're familiar with them - stop reading. If not... They really serve zero "function" other than achieving a certain look. There are hidden downsides though - ironically, that tough look makes the front end of the truck much more susceptible to damage. When the bar bumps something (dirt, car bumper, etc.) the bull bar folds into the grille. In the end, it damages the bumper, the grille...
Their nicknames are "damage multipliers".
But - if it's the look you're after, go for it. Just treat it more like a light bar, e.g. don't use it as a tow point, don't "nudge" another truck, etc.
Their nicknames are "damage multipliers".
But - if it's the look you're after, go for it. Just treat it more like a light bar, e.g. don't use it as a tow point, don't "nudge" another truck, etc.
I'm gonna go ahead and also recommend steering clear of the bull bar and if you want protection move up to a full bumper with bull bar. Every single vehicle I have always pulled one off of, always displays some sort of damage, I've never seen one be beneficial for a vehicle.
With that being said practically any bumper or bull bar you attach will be airbag compliant, because as mentioned above the sensors are decelerometers.
With that being said practically any bumper or bull bar you attach will be airbag compliant, because as mentioned above the sensors are decelerometers.