Bumpers and rock sliders might save your body panels from dings and damage but most of the time, the serious damage happens where you cant see it - in the under-carriage. ARBs new line of Skid Plates are just the thing for protecting you from that challenging off-road terrain that often has those unexpected obstacles that can cause the most vehicle destructive damage. Designed to protect all of your vital under-body components from end to end, be reassured that your steering, oil pan, tranny and transfer cases will all be safe.
- Pressed and folded 3mm laser cut steel provides more strength than folded steel alone and allows optimum strength to weight ratio
- Development - To ensure we meet your expectations, ARB invests heavily in research and development. Our design and engineering team utilizes the latest CAD, CAM parametric modeling systems and finite element analysis packages, and is supported by subcontract companies and universities for special projects like vibration, strength and crash testing. With an air bag equipped vehicle for example, it is essential that the vehicle?s crush rate and air bag triggering is not altered when a bull bar is installed. Our exhaustive testing programs ensure ARB bull bars meet these requirements. We also devote considerable time and resources toward to sourcing new products from around the world. IPF lights from Japan, Warn winches from the US? we scan the globe in search of equipment that meets both the demands of our customers and our own stringent quality requirements. What?s more, we?re also constantly on the lookout for new ways to improve our business practices, from distribution to customer service. ARB is a Quality Endorsed Company, and wherever we can, we endeavor to ?raise the bar?.
- Securely bolted to the vehicle's chassis providing outstanding structural integrity
- Manufacturing - ARB maintains its position as an innovator in the industry by utilizing the most modern, state of the art fabrication equipment and machinery. Today?s requirements for more complex designs are met by us with highly advanced, Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) sheet fabrication facilities. ARB?s production facilities are equipped with a range of state of the art machinery suited to the manufacture of metal products. Our manufacturing capabilities include laser cutting, guillotining, robot grinding, CNC bending, machining and turning. We?re equipped with MIG, TIG, robot and spot welding facilities and also have powder coating and spray painting centers. ARB has a very highly skilled and motivated workforce at our manufacturing plants. We have a stringent quality control system in place, ensuring our exceptionally high standards are maintained. These factors, combined with our level of automation, enable us to produce some of the finest 4WD accessories in the world.
- All steel components are zinc-plated and powder coated in a silver textured finish
- Distribution - ARB products are sold and serviced through an extensive network of authorized distributors worldwide with over 1,300 dealers in North America alone. Our staff and distributors are 4?4 enthusiasts, and have a clear understanding of the demanding conditions our products are expected to work in. Our distributors are trained in accessory selection, fitting techniques and trouble shooting to ensure your experience with ARB products is both enjoyable and cost effective. All products manufactured or solely distributed by ARB have a minimum two-year worldwide warranty.
- Recessed mounting bolts are protected and easy to remove for vehicle servicing
- Distribution - ARB products are sold and serviced through an extensive network of authorized distributors worldwide with over 1,300 dealers in North America alone. Our staff and distributors are 4?4 enthusiasts, and have a clear understanding of the demanding conditions our products are expected to work in. Our distributors are trained in accessory selection, fitting techniques and trouble shooting to ensure your experience with ARB products is both enjoyable and cost effective. All products manufactured or solely distributed by ARB have a minimum two-year worldwide warranty.
