Bull Bars, Side Steps and Rear Protection — Page 15

Bull bars and side steps are the tubular body protection category: bull bars and front bars, side step sills, rear bars and rear steps, pickup roll bars, tow bars, and sill mounting hardware. Almost all products are vehicle-specific: they mount to the factory points for a particular make, model, and model years. The main brands are CAN (stainless steel, chrome, or Black finish), Erkul (aluminum platform side steps), and Omsa Line (Dakar products made of black steel).

What’s included in the bull bars and side steps category?

Spare brackets and step parts are also collected in the side step accessories section.

How to choose protection for your vehicle

• Model and years. Start with the “Make / Model” filter and double-check the years in the title: after a generation change or facelift, mounting points are usually different, and similar looks don’t guarantee fitment.
• Van wheelbase. For vans, the length of the step and some rear corner parts depends on the wheelbase—on such products, you select the wheelbase in the options.
• License plate and sensors. A high front bar can block the plate, camera, or parking sensors, while a low tube may slightly reduce ground clearance.
• Tow bar and rear bar. If the tow bar interferes with a full-width rear bar, rear corners are often the more practical option.
• One consistent style. Front, side, and rear protection are sold separately, so choose the finish together: chrome stainless steel, Black finish, or aluminum platforms.

Most often, protection is searched for vans— Volkswagen T4, Volkswagen T5, Mercedes Sprinter W906, Renault Trafic 2001–2015—and for crossovers and SUVs: Hyundai Tucson JM, Renault Duster 2018–2024, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120.

How are bull bars, side steps, and bars installed?

Vehicle-specific products are mounted with brackets to factory mounting points—under the bumper, on the frame, the chassis rails, or underbody—so drilling and welding are usually not required. For CAN tubular protection, the product комплектation lists the mounting kit; for Erkul aluminum steps, brackets are included; for some items, an installation manual is available on the product page. Before fully tightening the bolts, check alignment, gaps, and license plate visibility. You can step on the side step, but you must not jack up the vehicle by the sill or bar. Installation is available at the network of certified DD Tuning service centers—your manager will point you to the nearest one.

What to look for in related categories

A tubular bar protects the bumper, but it does not replace a heavy-duty bumper or an engine skid plate. For off-road use, there are dedicated heavy-duty bumpers and rock sliders for pickups and SUVs, and the rest of the gear is in the OffRoad accessories section.

This description was prepared with the help of AI based on the analysis of over 1 million phone calls between DD Tuning managers and customers, and the company knowledge base. We collected the questions customers ask most often and answers proven in real-world use.