ARB Summit Bull Bar RAM 1500 - 3452040Find parts that fit my vehicle

With the growing popularity of the Australian converted Dodge Ram 1500, ARB's engineers have designed and developed a Summit Winch Bumper to suit. Due to the size of the vehicle and its ability to tow up to 4.5 Tons (subject to vehicle specification) the Ram Summit Bumper has been designed to suit 12,000lb winches. To accommodate the larger winch sizes the lower pan of the Ram 1500 bar is a different profile to other Summit Bumpers and features additional bracing to achieve the higher winch loads. Testing has been conducted via FEA simulations, testing with ARB's 30T press and fitted bar, and winch testing with ARB's load cell to ensure that the bar assembly, chassis mounts and chassis perform as expected under winch load conditions.

Bull bars are an affordable way to provide some protection to the bumpers of your vehicle.

The origins of ARB can be traced back to Australia's remote Top End, circa 1975. A region of vast distances and rugged terrain, it was fast becoming a Mecca for the nation's burgeoning 4WD community. However, the very environment that attracted 4 wheelers also wreaked havoc on their equipment - when driving in extreme conditions, only the best 4x4 accessories will do.

This was the conclusion drawn by Tony Brown during his travels at the time. While exploring the treasures of the Top End, the skills Tony gained from working on his Land Rover were regularly called on to mend damaged bull bars and broken roof racks. Bar work back then was crude, not at all suited to overland touring, and through this experience an idea was born - high quality equipment that met the vigorous demands of 4WD owners.

Upon returning to Melbourne, Tony put theory into practice via the family garage, where he sought to address the product deficiencies he'd encountered. His vision called for a combination of sound design principles and reliable raw materials... a simple solution to an endemic problem. The concept was embraced when it hit the fledgling 4x4 market, and ARB - the initials of Anthony Ronald Brown - was founded.

Today, ARB is Australia's largest manufacturer and distributor of 4x4 accessories. We also have an international presence, with an office in the US and an export network that extends through more than 80 countries around the globe. Our philosophy, however, has never wavered from its original course - quality, reliability and practicality above all else.