Bull bar (nudge bar) - Revision history

Bosanek: Additional notes about nudge bar types and negative impact for all-terrain use

2020-04-30T07:47:36Z

Additional notes about nudge bar types and negative impact for all-terrain use

Bosanek: More pictures and info

2019-07-26T09:32:22Z

More pictures and info

Bosanek: Nomenclature change from "bumper generation" to "bumper model" to avoid confusion with Jimny vehicle generations

2019-06-12T12:17:19Z

Nomenclature change from "bumper generation" to "bumper model" to avoid confusion with Jimny vehicle generations

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Bosanek: Minor phrase correction

2019-05-22T13:37:00Z

Minor phrase correction

Bosanek: Link correction

2019-05-22T07:23:17Z

Link correction

Bosanek: Additional note about intereference of some nudge bars with OEM tow hooks

2019-05-22T07:21:05Z

Additional note about intereference of some nudge bars with OEM tow hooks

Bosanek: A brand new chapter on legal issues + improved info about OEM plastic nudge bars

2019-05-22T07:00:10Z

A brand new chapter on legal issues + improved info about OEM plastic nudge bars

Bosanek: Some typos

2019-02-24T20:33:13Z

Some typos

Bosanek: Reprocessed the article to clearly indicate which content refers to Jimnys gen3 and which refers to Jimnys gen4

2019-02-24T20:32:05Z

Reprocessed the article to clearly indicate which content refers to Jimnys gen3 and which refers to Jimnys gen4

Bosanek: Category adjustment

2019-02-21T13:30:23Z

Category adjustment

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-Contrary to popular belief or impression, most nudge bars are actually '''undesirable''' for off road use (in general case). Primary reason is that most nudge bars mount onto the chassis below the bumper. That way, nudge bars actually '''decrease''' vehicle's approach/departure angle and ground clearance. This issue is especially prominent in Jimnys 3 with 2nd model front bumper, because that bumper already hangs quite low. A typical nudge bar worsens this to the level of rendering the vehicle almost useless off road.
+Contrary to popular belief or impression, most nudge bars are actually '''undesirable''' for off road use (in general case). Primary reason is that most nudge bars mount onto the chassis below the bumper and they have a skid plate on their bottom or a row of bars across their bottom. That way, nudge bars actually hang below the front bumper and thus they significantly '''decrease''' vehicle's ground clearance and its approach angle. This issue is especially prominent in Jimnys 3 with 2nd model front bumper, because that bumper already hangs quite low. A typical nudge bar worsens this to the level of rendering the vehicle almost useless off road. Some nudge bars have completely hollow bottoms (apart from the two metal bars which connect it to vehicle's chassis). Such nudge bars, while they might look "minimalist" and "not rugged enough", have minimal negative impact on vehicle's ground clearance and approach angle. Therefore, such a design should be the only type of nudge bar to consider if you really want to have one.
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 <gallery class=center widths=568 heights=320 caption="Plastic OEM nudge bar 99000-990YC-580/581 - view of the original mounting brackets">
 Suzuki Jimny 3 - OEM accessory 99000-990YC-581 - nudge bar, plastic, for 1st model front bumper - view bith brackets - A01.jpg|It is not certain if all the required brackets are present in this picture
-Suzuki Jimny 3 - OEM accessory 99000-990YC-581 - nudge bar, plastic, for 1st model front bumper - view bith brackets - A02.jpg|Not the pair of bolts in the bottom, which hold the brackets
+Suzuki Jimny 3 - OEM accessory 99000-990YC-581 - nudge bar, plastic, for 1st model front bumper - view bith brackets - A02.jpg|Notice the pair of bolts in the bottom, which hold the brackets
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	[[File:Suzuki Jimny - plastic OEM nudge bar PN 99000-990YC-581 (for bumper, front, 1st model), demounted - A01.jpg\|320px\|thumbnail\|center\|Plastic OEM nudge bar 99000-990YC-580/581 for 1st model front bumper, demounted]]		[[File:Suzuki Jimny - plastic OEM nudge bar PN 99000-990YC-581 (for bumper, front, 1st model), demounted - A01.jpg\|320px\|thumbnail\|center\|Plastic OEM nudge bar 99000-990YC-580/581 for 1st model front bumper, demounted]]
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		+	<gallery class=center widths=568 heights=320 caption="Plastic OEM nudge bar 99000-990YC-580/581 - view of the original mounting brackets">
		+	Suzuki Jimny 3 - OEM accessory 99000-990YC-581 - nudge bar, plastic, for 1st model front bumper - view bith brackets - A01.jpg\|It is not certain if all the required brackets are present in this picture
		+	Suzuki Jimny 3 - OEM accessory 99000-990YC-581 - nudge bar, plastic, for 1st model front bumper - view bith brackets - A02.jpg\|Not the pair of bolts in the bottom, which hold the brackets
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		+	[[File:Suzuki Jimny 3 - OEM accessory 99000-990YC-581 - nudge bar, plastic, for 1st model front bumper - bracket with dimensions - A01.jpg\|400px\|thumbnail\|left\|Dimensions of the brackets]]
		+	* In many cases, second hand nudge bars 99000-990YC-581 are sold without any mounting brackets.
		+	* This picture with dimensions can help you to fabricate equivalent replacement brackets.
		+	* The measurements were done by someone on the Internet - their accuracy has not been verified.
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−	{{warning\|If you have a traffic accident in a vehicle which has an illegal nudge bar fitted (no matter if the accident is your fault or not), you could face severe government penalties + lawsuits from other participants in the accident (for example, from a pedestrian or a child's furious parents whose bones ~~and ribs~~ your fancy nudge bar broke!)}}	+	{{warning\|If you have a traffic accident while driving a vehicle which has an illegal nudge bar fitted (no matter if the accident is your fault or not), you could face severe government penalties + lawsuits from other participants in the accident (for example, from a pedestrian or a child's furious parents whose bones your fancy nudge bar broke!)}}

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 The main reason for certain legal restrictions for the presence of nudge bars on vehicles is that most nudge bars will adversely '''impact''' the fate of anything that collides with them. The other reason is that some nudge bars interfere with the operation of vehicle's air bag deployment system in the case of a collision, putting you and your unknowing passengers at an additional risk.
-As far as it is known, the currently valid European Union's directive regarding the use of nudge bars is the [http://www.bigjimny.com/mediawiki/images/d/d8/EU_bull_bars_legislation_EC_78-2009.pdf|EU directive EC 78/2009] (issued in year 2009).
+As far as it is known, the currently valid European Union's directive regarding the use of nudge bars is the [http://www.bigjimny.com/mediawiki/images/d/d8/EU_bull_bars_legislation_EC_78-2009.pdf EU directive EC 78/2009] (issued in year 2009).
 However, it is not known how each EU member country actually adopted it in practice - investigate on your own.
-It appears that Britain adopted the EU directive EC 78/2009 as its own [http://www.bigjimny.com/mediawiki/images/9/92/EU_bull_bar_directive_-_Britain_-_House_of_Commons_directive_SN-BT-1216.pdf|House of Commons directive SN-BT-1216].
+It appears that Britain adopted the EU directive EC 78/2009 as its own [http://www.bigjimny.com/mediawiki/images/9/92/EU_bull_bar_directive_-_Britain_-_House_of_Commons_directive_SN-BT-1216.pdf House of Commons directive SN-BT-1216].
 The EU directive EC 78/2009 essentially dictates that only nudge bars which are certified according to criteria defined in it are allowed to use.

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 {{note|The term "'''bull bar'''" is sometimes also applied to aftermarket-made metal "off-roader" front bumpers which entirely replace vehicle's OEM plastic bumper. This article does not deal with such bumpers.}}
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-In some areas of the world (like Australia, Africa, Scandinavia etc.) nudge bars actually have utilitarian purpose of defending the vehicle in case of collision with large wild animals, which commonly roam around in those regions. However, in most other cases they are just fashion accessories.
+In some regions of the world (like Australia, Africa, Scandinavia etc.) nudge bars actually have utilitarian purpose of defending the vehicle in case of collision with large wild animals, which commonly roam around in those regions. However, in most other cases they are just fashion accessories.
 Most nudge bars can be used as mounts for additional driving lamps, and that is very useful for Jimnys 3 and 4, as Jimny 3's and 4's factory plastic bumpers are useless on their own as mounting points for additional lamps.
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 Contrary to popular belief or impression, most nudge bars are actually '''undesirable''' for off road use (in general case). Primary reason is that most nudge bars mount onto the chassis below the bumper. That way, nudge bars actually '''decrease''' vehicle's approach/departure angle and ground clearance. This issue is especially prominent in Jimnys 3 with 2nd gen. front bumper, because that bumper already hangs quite low. A typical nudge bar worsens this to the level of rendering the vehicle almost useless off road.
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 Possession of a nudge bar on a vehicle is legally restricted in certain countries. Therefore, you should check the laws in your country before fitting a nudge bar. You should also check the laws in any country through you intend to travel in a vehicle which has a nudge bar installed.
-The main reason for certain legal restrictions for the presence nudge bars on vehicles is that most nudge bars will adversely '''impact''' the fate of anything that collides with them. The other reason is that some nudge bars interfere with the operation of vehicle's air bag deployment system in the case of a collision, putting you and your unknowing passengers at an additional risk.
+The main reason for certain legal restrictions for the presence of nudge bars on vehicles is that most nudge bars will adversely '''impact''' the fate of anything that collides with them. The other reason is that some nudge bars interfere with the operation of vehicle's air bag deployment system in the case of a collision, putting you and your unknowing passengers at an additional risk.
-As far as it is known, the currently valid European Union's directive regarding the use of nudge bars is the [EU_bull_bars_legislation_EC_78-2009.pdf|directive EC 78/2009] (issued in year 2009).
+As far as it is known, the currently valid European Union's directive regarding the use of nudge bars is the [http://www.bigjimny.com/mediawiki/images/d/d8/EU_bull_bars_legislation_EC_78-2009.pdf|EU directive EC 78/2009] (issued in year 2009).
 However, it is not known how each EU member country actually adopted it in practice - investigate on your own.
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-{{warning|If you have a traffic accident in a vehicle which has an illegal nudge bar fitted (no matter if the accident is your fault or not), you could face severe government penalties + lawsuits from other participants in the accident (for example, from a pedestrian or a child's furious parents whose bones and ribs your nudge bar broke!)}}
+{{warning|If you have a traffic accident in a vehicle which has an illegal nudge bar fitted (no matter if the accident is your fault or not), you could face severe government penalties + lawsuits from other participants in the accident (for example, from a pedestrian or a child's furious parents whose bones and ribs your fancy nudge bar broke!)}}
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-* Suzuki used to make two models of special plastic nudge bars.
+Suzuki used to make two models of special plastic nudge bars:
-** Model 99000-990YC-580 (and also 99000-990YC-581) is designed specifically for the 1st gen. front bumper.
+# Model 99000-990YC-580 (and also 99000-990YC-581) is designed specifically for the 1st gen. front bumper.
-*** The actual difference between 580 and 581 is unknown - they look identical!
+#* The actual difference between 580 and 581 is unknown - they look identical!
-** Model 990E0-84A00-000 is designed specifically for the 2nd gen. front bumper.
+#* Additional note in OEM catalogues states that these nudge bars are only for petrol Jimnys.
-** As far as it is known, Suzuki has never produced any kind of nudge bar for the 3rd gen. front bumper, nor any special edition of that bumper with an integrated nudge bar.
+#** It is unknown why they would be incompatible with diesel Jimnys.
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+# Model 990E0-84A00-000 is designed specifically for the 2nd gen. front bumper.
 * The primary purpose of those OEM plastic front nudge bars is fashion.
 * They have hardly any practical function or use, except possibly as "bump stoppers" in very mild collisions.
 * The main advantage with these nudge bars, being plastic and being OEM products, is that they should not have any legal usage restrictions nor legal ramifications after a collision.
 * The availability of the above mentioned parts depended on a country.
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 * Front nudge bar model 99000-990YC-580/581 is bolt-on, while the mounting method for the nudge bar model 990E0-84A00-000 is currently unknown (perhaps glued on?).
 * Also, front nudge bar model 99000-990YC-580/581 additionally requires the front tow hook extension 99000-990YC-615 (or doing a DIY extension for the front tow hook).

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-In some areas of the world (like Australia, Africa, Scandinavia etc.) nudge bars actually have utilitarian purpose of defending the vehicle in case of collision with wild animals, which commonly roam around. However, in most other cases they are just fashion accessories.
+In some areas of the world (like Australia, Africa, Scandinavia etc.) nudge bars actually have utilitarian purpose of defending the vehicle in case of collision with large wild animals, which commonly roam around in those regions. However, in most other cases they are just fashion accessories.
 Most nudge bars can be used as mounts for additional driving lamps, and that is very useful for Jimnys 3 and 4, as Jimny 3's and 4's factory plastic bumpers are useless on their own as mounting points for additional lamps.
-Contrary to popular belief or impression, nudge bars are actually '''undesirable''' for off road use (in general case). Primary reason is that most nudge bars mount onto the chassis below the bumper. That way, nudge bars actually '''decrease''' vehicle's approach/departure angle and ground clearance. This issue is especially prominent in Jimnys with 2nd gen. front bumper, because that bumper already hangs quite low. A typical nudge bar worsens this to the level of rendering the vehicle almost useless off road.
+Contrary to popular belief or impression, most nudge bars are actually '''undesirable''' for off road use (in general case). Primary reason is that most nudge bars mount onto the chassis below the bumper. That way, nudge bars actually '''decrease''' vehicle's approach/departure angle and ground clearance. This issue is especially prominent in Jimnys 3 with 2nd gen. front bumper, because that bumper already hangs quite low. A typical nudge bar worsens this to the level of rendering the vehicle almost useless off road.
-{{warning|Having a nudge bar on a vehicle is currently illegal in certain countries. The main reason is that most nudge bars will adversely '''impact''' the fate of anything that collides with them.}}
+== Legal issues ==
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-* Suzuki even used to make 1st gen. and 2nd gen. front bumpers in special editions with integrated plastic nudge bars.
+* Suzuki used to make two models of special plastic nudge bars.
-* There have been no reported sightings of a 3rd gen. front bumper with an integrated plastic nudge bar.
+** Model 99000-990YC-580 (and also 99000-990YC-581) is designed specifically for the 1st gen. front bumper.
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-* The primary purpose of those plastic integrated front nudge bars is fashion.
+* The primary purpose of those OEM plastic front nudge bars is fashion.
 * They have hardly any practical function or use, except possibly as "bump stoppers" in very mild collisions.
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-* The availability of those front bumpers with OEM plastic nudge bars depended on a country.
+* The availability of the above mentioned parts depended on a country.
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-* It isn't known for certain if these OEM plastic nudge bars can be transplanted from one front bumper to another.
+* Front nudge bar model 99000-990YC-580/581 is bolt-on, while the mounting method for the nudge bar model 990E0-84A00-000 is currently unknown (perhaps glued on?).
-* Perhaps they are bolt on, or perhaps they are glued-on, or even die-cast as a single piece with the bumper?
+* Also, front nudge bar model 99000-990YC-580/581 additionally requires the front tow hook extension 99000-990YC-615 (or doing a DIY extension for the front tow hook).
-* It appears that they are either bolt-on or glue-on on 1st gen. front bumper, while they appear to be die-cast as an inseparable part of a 2nd gen. front bumper.
+** Reason: That front nudge bar sits so low that it would interfere if you would try to tow the vehicle by attaching a tow strap to the stock OEM front tow hook.
-<gallery class=center widths=320 heights=240 caption="OEM 1st gen. front bumper with integrated plastic nudge bar - examples 1, 2 and 3">
+<gallery class=center widths=320 heights=240 caption="1st gen. front bumper with OEM plastic nudge bar 99000-990YC-580/581 - examples 1, 2 and 3">
 Suzuki Jimny front bumper, 1st gen, with integrated OEM bull bar - A01.jpg|Example 1
 Suzuki Jimny front bumper, 1st gen, with integrated OEM bull bar - B01.jpg|Example 2
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-<gallery class=center widths=320 heights=240 caption="OEM 1st gen. front bumper with integrated plastic nudge bar - example 4">
+<gallery class=center widths=320 heights=240 caption="1st gen. front bumper with OEM plastic nudge bar 99000-990YC-580/581 - example 4">
 Suzuki Jimny front bumper, 1st gen, with integrated OEM bull bar - C01.jpg|Example 4 - view 1 of 3
 Suzuki Jimny front bumper, 1st gen, with integrated OEM bull bar - C02.jpg|Example 4 - view 2 of 3
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-<gallery class=center widths=320 heights=240 caption="OEM 2nd gen. front bumper with integrated plastic nudge bar - example 4">
+<gallery class=center widths=320 heights=240 caption="2nd gen. front bumper with OEM plastic nudge bar 990E0-84A00-000 - example 1">
 Suzuki Jimny front bumper, 2nd gen, with integrated OEM bull bar - A01.jpg|Example 1 - view 1 of 3
 Suzuki Jimny front bumper, 2nd gen, with integrated OEM bull bar - A02.jpg|Example 1 - view 2 of 3
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-[[File:Suzuki Jimny - OEM bull bar (for bumper, front, 1st gen), demounted - A01.jpg||320px|thumbnail|center|OEM nudge bar for 1st gen. front bumper, demounted]]
+[[File:Suzuki Jimny - OEM bull bar (for bumper, front, 1st gen), demounted - A01.jpg||320px|thumbnail|center|OEM nudge bar 99000-990YC-580/581 for 1st gen. front bumper, demounted]]
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 == Introduction ==
+{{Gen3|}}{{Gen4|}}
 Bull bar / nudge bar (''terminology depends on a world region'') is a metal or plastic bar grid, which is mounted on vehicle's front or rear end. This article will use the term "nudge bar".
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 == Uses and purposes ==
+{{Gen3|}}{{Gen4|}}
 Nudge bars are a popular accessory on many 4WD vehicles, as they are closely associated with vehicle's perceived "ruggedness".

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-The topic of fitting and using a front nudge bar is loosely associated with the topic of [[Front bumper issues|'''front bumper issues''']]. That wiki article also contains explanations on various Jimny plastic OEM bumper types.
+The topic of fitting and using a front nudge bar is loosely associated with the topic of [[Front bumper issues|'''front bumper issues''']]. That wiki article also contains explanations on various Jimny 3 (and 4 in the future) plastic OEM bumper types.
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 In some areas of the world (like Australia, Africa, Scandinavia etc.) nudge bars actually have utilitarian purpose of defending the vehicle in case of collision with wild animals, which commonly roam around. However, in most other cases they are just fashion accessories.
-Most nudge bars can be used as mounts for additional driving lamps, and that is very useful for Jimnys, as Jimny's factory plastic bumpers are useless on their own as mounting points for additional lamps.
+Most nudge bars can be used as mounts for additional driving lamps, and that is very useful for Jimnys 3 and 4, as Jimny 3's and 4's factory plastic bumpers are useless on their own as mounting points for additional lamps.
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-== Front nudge bars ==
+== Front nudge bars on Jimny 3 ==
 === OEM Suzuki front nudge bars ===
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-There are various designs of aftermarket-made front nudge bars for Jimnys. Most are made of stainless steel, while some are made of ordinary painted steel.
+There are various designs of aftermarket-made front nudge bars for Jimny 3. Most are made of stainless steel, while some are made of ordinary painted steel.
 It is assumed (but not tried) that a certain aftermarket-made nudge bar can only be used with a certain OEM plastic bumper generation. The assumption is based on the fact that the vertical length (depth) of 1st gen, 2nd gen and 3rd gen OEM plastic front bumpers differs significantly. So, an aftermarket-made front nudge bar for 1st gen. OEM front bumper would probably collide with the bottom of the 2nd gen. OEM front bumper, because that bumper reaches much lower towards the ground than the 1st gen. front bumper. In the opposite case, the nudge bar would probably fit, but its bottom would hang too low compared to the bumper.
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-There is currently one known aftermarket manufacturer of nudge bars for 3rd gen. Jimny front bumpers. Here is their commercial:
+There is currently one known aftermarket manufacturer of nudge bars for 3rd gen. Jimny 3 front bumpers. Here is their commercial:
 <youtube>fsLpZ4WrzVo</youtube>
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-== Rear nudge bars ==
+== Front nudge bars on Jimny 4 ==
 === Introduction ===
-Since all Jimnys use the same rear bumper (exceptions are some Japanese domestic models and some Brazilian models), any rear nudge bar which was made for Jimnys should be compatible with any Jimny.
+Since all Jimnys 3 use the same rear bumper (exceptions are some Japanese domestic models and some Brazilian models), any rear nudge bar which was made for Jimny 3 should be compatible with any Jimny 3.
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 However, Suzuki did offer a rear nudge bar made of metal tubes, very similar to aftermarket-made models. It was probably one such model which was endorsed by Suzuki. The model offered by Suzuki had a disclaimer in Suzuki's accessories catalogues that it can't be fitted together with a tow bar.
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 Add pictures of a DIY rear nudge bar here if you have them.

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-[[Category:Accessories]]
+[[Category:Body - gen3]]