Volkswagen T4 Transporter 1990-2003 Bull Bar WT003 Plus-1 (Stainless Steel)

Bull bar for T4 WT003 Plus-1 — front bar “with whiskers” made of stainless steel for Volkswagen T4 Transporter and Caravelle/Multivan 1990–2003, manufacturer CAN (Turkey). Compared to the base WT003, it differs by the lower tube with side extensions that cover the bumper corners, and it mounts to the factory points using the brackets from the kit. The T4 has a straight and an extended (“slanted front”) nose, so when ordering, specify the year and the type of front end of your vehicle.

This kind of bar is a good fit for a T4 that works every day: hauling cargo, often parking right up against a loading ramp or curb, driving on rural roads. On a touring or family T4, it emphasizes the off-road character of the body without changing the bumper itself.

What does “Plus-1 with whiskers” mean?

WT003 is a series of front bars for the T4 with several versions. Plus-1 is the “with whiskers” version: in addition to the central arch in front of the license plate, it has a lower tube with side extensions that run along the bottom of the bumper to its corners. Thanks to this, not only the middle of the bumper is protected, but also the corners, which most often get damaged during maneuvering.

There are other versions in the same series — the base WT003 bar and WT003 Plus-2, and for the T4 there are also bars in the Black finish. You can compare all of them on the bull bars for VW T4 page.

What is the bar made of and what’s included?

• Material — stainless steel with chrome-like shine: corrosion-resistant, no painting required. Minor scratches on polished stainless steel can be polished out.
• In the kit — bull bar, mounting kit with brackets, and installation instructions. Side steps and running boards are not included — they are selected separately.
• Packaging — 110 × 60 × 18 cm, weight about 10 kg.
• Nameplate with text — if you want a bar with a nameplate, for example the model name, when ordering agree with the manager what exact text is needed.

How is the bull bar installed on the T4?

The bull bar is mounted to the factory points on the body using the brackets from the kit. This is a vehicle-specific bar: for such bars, drilling or trimming the bumper is usually not required, but rely on the instructions for the final guidance. The sequence of work is described in the instructions that come with the bar. Before final tightening of the fasteners, center the bar evenly on the bumper, check the gaps and that the license plate remains clearly visible, and after a few hundred kilometers re-check the bolt tightness. If you don’t have bodywork experience, it’s better to have the installation done by a service shop.

Compatibility: уточnite the year and front-end type

In the catalog, this bull bar is listed for T4 Transporter and T4 Caravelle/Multivan 1990–2003. At the same time, the T4 was produced with two front-end options: a straight one — with square headlights and a flat hood, and an extended (“slanted front”) one — with slanted headlights and a sloped hood. For T4 front parts, the model year alone is not enough: use the headlights and hood of your vehicle as the reference. In the photo, WT003 Plus-1 is installed on a T4 with the straight front end. The brackets are made to patterns for a specific body, so on the other front end they may not match, and moving the bar to a vehicle with different mounting points won’t work. When ordering, specify the exact model year and the front-end type, and if in doubt add a photo — the manager will confirm that the mounts fit your vehicle.

What to pair it with

• Side steps for VW T4 — running boards along the body complement the front bar and make getting in easier.
• Bull bars for other vehicles — tips on how bars differ by shape and material.

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