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SKU: 220129LBFITTED
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The AAV4x4 Isuzu NPS 2008+ Rated Recovery Bull Bar package combines heavy-duty front protection, high-capacity winch compatibility, integrated recovery provisions and a dedicated pair of 90mm LED low-beam headlights in one professionally fitted package.
Designed for the Isuzu NPS NH 4x4 from 2008 onwards, the bull bar combines a high-tensile structural-grade alloy protection structure with a purpose-built steel chassis-mounted winch support system. This provides the strength required for serious recovery use while reducing unnecessary front-axle weight compared with an equivalent all-steel bull bar.
This fitted version also includes the AAV4x4 low-beam conversion, using a pair of 90mm LED low-beam headlights and the associated electrical looms. The complete bull bar and lighting package is professionally installed and tested by AAV4x4 at our Brendale workshop.
The primary bull bar structure is manufactured from high-tensile structural-grade alloy and incorporates a fully welded single-piece main channel.
This construction provides substantial frontal protection while making use of alloy to control the amount of additional mass carried at the front of the truck.
The complete bull bar assembly is approximately 85kg, with an approximate net vehicle weight increase of 70kg after allowance for components removed or displaced during installation.
The bull bar uses a dedicated steel winch mounting system attached directly to the Isuzu chassis.
This allows the substantial recovery loads generated by a large truck winch to be transferred through a purpose-designed steel structure rather than relying on the alloy outer protection section alone.
The combination of an alloy outer bar and steel winch cradle provides a practical balance between front-end protection, recovery strength and overall vehicle weight.
The bull bar is engineered around selected low-mount winches up to 20,000lb, making it suitable for the type of high-capacity self-recovery equipment commonly required on heavily loaded NPS expedition and work vehicles.
Specified compatible examples include:
Compatibility should be confirmed before selecting a winch outside the listed applications, as physical dimensions, motor position, gearbox orientation and control-box arrangement can vary between winches.
The winch is designed to mount behind the main bull bar structure, keeping the recovery equipment integrated into the front of the vehicle rather than placing the complete winch assembly externally on the bar face.
A concealed fairlead opening provides the required exit point for compatible synthetic winch rope or cable while maintaining a clean overall bull bar appearance.
The AAV4x4 configuration incorporates quick-connect recovery points on both sides of the bull bar assembly.
The pin-lock arrangement is designed to accept a compatible recovery strap directly at the recovery point without requiring a separate D or bow shackle at the bull bar connection.
The retaining pin can be removed to position the compatible strap before being reinstalled and secured, providing a straightforward recovery connection for appropriately planned vehicle recoveries.
This package includes a dedicated pair of 90mm LED low-beam headlights integrated into the completed bull bar installation.
The low-beam conversion provides the required forward low-beam lighting arrangement for the AAV4x4 bull bar configuration and is supplied as a matched pair rather than a single lamp.
The installation includes:
The bull bar also incorporates integrated LED combination lighting as part of the vehicle-specific bull bar design.
Integrating the lighting into the bar provides a clean finished installation while maintaining the necessary front lighting functions after the original front-end arrangement is modified.
The underlying bull bar design is engineered for the Isuzu NPS application and is ADR compliant and airbag compatible.
This is particularly important on a modern truck, where a bull bar is not simply a universal protection accessory. Its chassis mounts, front structure, overall dimensions and interaction with the vehicle's safety systems must be considered as part of the complete design.
A full-width braced lower protection skirt extends beneath the main bull bar channel, providing additional protection across the lower front of the NPS.
This is particularly useful for trucks operating on rough access roads, construction sites, rural properties and remote tracks where the lower front of the vehicle may encounter vegetation, debris and uneven terrain.
Air-directional cooling vents are incorporated into the bull bar design to maintain airflow through the front protection structure and toward the vehicle cooling system.
Maintaining effective radiator airflow is especially important on an NPS carrying a substantial touring or commercial load, particularly during slow-speed operation, long climbs and demanding off-road use.
Dedicated mounting provisions are incorporated for compatible auxiliary driving lights or spotlights.
The spotlight mounting tabs are positioned approximately 350mm centre-to-centre, providing a substantial integrated mounting location without relying on lightweight accessory brackets.
Integrated aerial mounting provisions allow compatible UHF or communications antennas to be installed directly onto the bull bar arrangement.
This provides an elevated and convenient location for communications equipment commonly used on touring, expedition and commercial vehicles.
The bull bar is finished in a durable Textura Black powder coat, giving the complete front protection system a professional textured appearance that complements common touring and recovery accessories.
The black finish is particularly well suited to expedition trucks, work vehicles and motorhome builds where durability and straightforward maintenance are important.
The Isuzu NPS is commonly used as a platform for vehicles that operate well beyond normal sealed-road conditions. When configured as an expedition truck, motorhome, service vehicle or remote-area work truck, substantial vehicle weight and isolated travel make reliable protection and self-recovery equipment particularly important.
This bull bar package brings several of those requirements together in one integrated front-end system:
| Vehicle application | Isuzu NPS NH 4x4 – 2008 onwards |
|---|---|
| Bull bar construction | High-tensile structural-grade alloy |
| Main channel | Fully welded single-piece alloy construction |
| Winch mounting structure | Purpose-built steel chassis-mounted system |
| Maximum specified winch capacity | Selected low-mount winches up to 20,000lb |
| Recovery points | AAV4x4 quick-connect pin-lock recovery points |
| Lower protection | Full-width braced protection skirt |
| Finish | Textura Black powder coat |
| ADR compliant | Yes |
| Airbag compatible | Yes |
| Manufacturing | Australian manufactured |
| Approximate bull bar assembly weight | 85kg |
| Approximate net weight increase | 70kg |
| Overall width | Approximately 1935mm |
| Distance added to front of vehicle | Approximately 315mm |
| Centre tube height clearance | Approximately 300mm |
| Grille clearance | Approximately 100mm |
| Minimum centre tube inside width | Approximately 440mm |
| Maximum centre tube inside width | Approximately 679mm |
| Spotlight tab spacing | Approximately 350mm centre-to-centre |
| Standard bull bar lighting | Integrated LED combination lights |
| Low-beam headlights | 2 x 90mm LED low-beam headlights fitted |
| Low-beam electrical integration | Dedicated conversion looms |
| Cooling | Air-directional cooling vents |
| Installation | Professionally fitted by AAV4x4 at Brendale |
This is the fitted bull bar and LED low-beam headlight package. The bull bar and pair of 90mm LED low-beam lights are professionally installed and integrated by AAV4x4 at our Brendale workshop.
A winch is not included unless separately specified. The bull bar is designed for selected low-mount winches up to 20,000lb, and compatibility should be confirmed before selecting a winch outside the specified applications.
Driving lights, UHF aerials, daytime running light upgrades and other optional accessories are not included unless separately specified.
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