New Full Front Bumper NOW AVAILABLE! With Install Video!

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When are y'all going to have a model vehicle for the tube-less version?

I have absolutely zero justification for a metal bumper, but y'all have done an awesome job making something unique and I look forward to seeing more pictures. I just hate tubes on steel bumpers, so I'm curious what the tubeless looks like.

Plan on having one to install tomorrow for photos.
 
A couple of photos of the no-tube bumper installed.
 

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Strike Front Bumper Install Video

Check out the install!

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Front Strikes already heading through production!
 

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Has this been tested to play well with the SRS (airbags)?

Airbags use inertial sensors so the bumper won't interfere, but they have not been airbag tested. ARB is the only one who has tested each models airbag I believe.
 
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Airbags use inertial sensors so the bumper won't interfere, but they have not been airbag tested. ARB is the only one who has tested each models airbag I believe.
Not quite right. The first gen bags were a "hit a sensor and it deploys" type of system. Modern systems make millions of calculations following an accident (and in some cases even before an accident) to answer one question "if I deploy, will injuries be reduced or eliminated?"

The calculations include severity of impact, angle of impact, seat position, height of impact etc.

Aftermarket bumpers will impact those calculations and may lead to an improper airbag activation - or not.

Actually, it doesn't appear that ARB actually crash tested anything - IIRC (I can't check their website right now as they are being reported by Firefox as having security issues), ARB said that they evaluated crash tests - perhaps implying that they crash tested - but I see no evidence that they did.

Unfortunately, it'll take an accident (and the resulting legal battles) to sort out liability in the aftermarket field.
 
We have two steel Front Strike Winch Bumpers w/ tube in stock!

Last few days to take advantage of INTROPRICING 15% off!
 

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We have one aluminum front strike bumper in stock! It only weighs 49lbs! If you are interested in a new front bumper fast, send me a PM!
 

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