Brush Guard/Bull Bar Options

[Fix4Dirt]

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[ADVNTURR]

I've pretty much given up on ARB ever releasing anything for the Ranger in North America. Which is really dissapointing.

Dobinson's does have this listed on their US website now, which I find intriguing: DOBINSONS BLACK DELUXE GEN 2 BULL BAR FORD RANGER

Amazing find I didn't even realize they made bumpers. I wonder if they'd know of a place to get some suspension to accommodate the extra load

 

[HighDesertRanger]

Amazing find I didn't even realize they made bumpers. I wonder if they'd know of a place to get some suspension to accommodate the extra load

It just showed up on the website a couple weeks ago. I'd seen they have them for the Australian market but frankly had no idea they were planning on bringing them here. Wheels are turning...

And I'm assuming the suspension comment was in jest.

 

[ADVNTURR]

It just showed up on the website a couple weeks ago. I'd seen they have them for the Australian market but frankly had no idea they were planning on bringing them here. Wheels are turning...

And I'm assuming the suspension comment was in jest.

The suspension comment was very much in jest. I just emailed them to confirm that it is both actually available and that they have confirmed fitment on US trucks. I know Rival and possibly others have run into issues fitting Aussie parts on US trucks and before I get my hopes up too high I want to know it actually is a real option.

 

[HighDesertRanger]

It's listed when you select the US model on the website. Obviously that can be wrong, but I'm hoping if they're shipping them from Australia they took the time to make sure they actually fit. All the pictures are from down under though.

 

[Fix4Dirt]

Im in convos with Dobs about various things I need clarification on. Verifying with the Aussies about the ACC/parking sensor compatibility (looks to be so, but just verifying for the US models), the air louvers I assume those are trimmed/eliminated, if the intergrated fogs intergrate with the factory electronics (b/c halogen vs LED), and when we trim for the bumper we got a lighted side marker right around where the cut looks in the picture, so what to do about that, and a couple other odds and ends. My guess is its all sorted out, but their picture is on an Aussie model, so Im clarifying with em- stay tuned

 

[ADVNTURR]

Im in convos with Dobs about various things I need clarification on. Verifying with the Aussies about the ACC/parking sensor compatibility (looks to be so, but just verifying for the US models), the air louvers I assume those are trimmed/eliminated, if the intergrated fogs intergrate with the factory electronics (b/c halogen vs LED), and when we trim for the bumper we got a lighted side marker right around where the cut looks in the picture, so what to do about that, and a couple other odds and ends. My guess is its all sorted out, but their picture is on an Aussie model, so Im clarifying with em- stay tuned

I'm less worried about the sensors since I can see the holes in the bumper for them and those components are used globally, but the halogen vs LED fogs is a valid concern (I'd be swapping them out to aftermarket LED anyway). My biggest concern is with any of the frame/crash structure differences, but hopefully we'll both get confirmation about fitment soon.

I wonder if we could also get them to bring over the running boards with the guard tube that goes up to the bumper but I guess 1 step at a time.

 

[Fix4Dirt]

I think alot of the questions I had could be answered w/ an instruction manual, but I couldnt find one

 

[HighDesertRanger]

Here's the install guide: https://dobinsonusa.com/wp-content/...lation-Guide-Bull-Bar-BU19-5568-BU19-5745.pdf

Might be some answers in there.

 

[OxygenMask]

Texas edition:

 

[OxygenMask]

Jeff Foxworthy edition:

 

[superj]

Texas edition:

I think that might be from somewhere else, maybe new mexico or mexico? texas requires front license plates

but, i do understand the comment since texas is known for barb wire and you can tell what era and where in texas stuff is from y the barb wire.

 

[HighDesertRanger]

I think that might be from somewhere else, maybe new mexico or mexico? texas requires front license plates

but, i do understand the comment since texas is known for barb wire and you can tell what era and where in texas stuff is from y the barb wire.

Arizona it seems
https://www.bigbarbwire.com/product-page/grill-guards

 

[ADVNTURR]

Here's the install guide: https://dobinsonusa.com/wp-content/...lation-Guide-Bull-Bar-BU19-5568-BU19-5745.pdf

Might be some answers in there.

I received that link from Dobinson this morning, you beat me to it. I wonder if they need someone to test fit...

 

[Alagnak]

Westin says they don't have any plans to make an HDX for the Gen6. ARB just told me today they are NOT selling one in the US in the future. I have had HDX (f150) and a Ranch Hand (F350) and liked both set ups but really don't like the look of the ranch hand on the ranger. I just looks oversized and doesn't flow right (IMO). Is there something out there I'm missing for a brush guard option? Not interested in just a bull bar. Thanks

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