Aries® - 3" Black Bull Bar with Brushed Skid Plate

78 reviews|Item # 5121962225
Guaranteed Fit
2012 Ford Explorer
Fitment notes:
  • Fits All Models
Notes:
  • May interfere with work sensors or cameras.
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Includes

  • Bull Bar with Brushed Skid Plate
  • Mounting hardware

Features

  • 3" diameter, heavy-wall tubing constructed from high-strength steel
  • Durable, rust-resistant E-coat and semi-gloss black powder coat finish
  • Two pre-drilled holes in the crossbar for mounting LED light bars or work lights
  • Removable, brushed 304 stainless steel skid plate deflects small road debris
  • No-drill, vehicle-specific application for a custom fit
  • Limited lifetime warranty (three-year finish, one-year parts)

Product Details

Ford Explorer 2012, 3" Semi-Gloss Black Bull Bar with Removable Brushed Skid Plate by Aries®. Material: Carbon Steel. From the cattle rancher on the open range to the industrial man of the asphalt jungle to the jerky-jawing trail hog of the north woods, the Aries 3" bull bar is made for those who face the rugged environment of a hardworking lifestyle. It features durable carbon steel construction and a semi-gloss black powder coat finish that makes even lady lumberjacks swoon.

Installation

A bull bar with skid plate protects your vehicle from damage to sensitive and expensive parts of your vehicle. If you use the off-road capabilities of your ride, stones and stumps can damage the oil pan or, on 4WD vehicles, the transmission, which can have disastrous effects. The bar also provides a good place for your auxiliary lights, with pre-drilled mounting holes. As the bar is of a bolt-on, no-drill design, you can mount the auxiliary lights without drilling holes in the bumper, thus preserving the trade-in value of the vehicle. The bull bar also prevents damage to the front end from parking lot accidents, preserving both the good looks and the good value of your vehicle.

Give your full-size pickup truck or SUV a hardy look with Aries 3" bull bars. Built with heavy-duty steel tube construction, bull bars are designed to withstand the rugged environment of a hardworking lifestyle, from the cattle rancher on the open range to the industrial man of the asphalt jungle. Aries 3" bull bars feature an easy, no-drill application for quick installation on your truck. They also come with pre-drilled auxiliary light holes along the crossbar to accept fog lights, off-road lights or other aftermarket lights. One thing that makes the Aries 3" bull bar unique is its removable skid plate. This detachable plate is made from stainless steel and features a brushed finish to resist scratches and rust. Because the skid plate can be removed, you can easily customize the look of your truck. The bull bar skid plate features an aggressive cutout design and offers excellent protection for the front end and underside of your truck from stones, branches and other debris.

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5 of 5
Brush Guard
This is a great looking addition to my vehicle. I like nice things and this is definitely a part. Easy to install and quality product.
Posted by Anthony (Littleton, CO) / December 23, 20172012 Ford Explorer
5 of 5
Aries Bull Bar Looks Awesome on My 2013!
I wanted to separate my 13 Explorer from all the rest on the road, and the Aries bull bar did exactly that. The front of my truck looks great, the bull bar has a fresh new look without being too gaudy/.. It compliments the truck perfectly... I'm extremely happy, can't stop looking at it. Thank you! To all the people that helped at TRUCKiD, I definitely will be making more purchases from you, thanks again...
Posted by Christopher D (Davie, FL) / May 30, 20132013 Ford Explorer
5 of 5
Aries Bull Bar
I bought the black one with the grey skid plate about a month ago! Very easy install and pretty straight forward instructions. I have little to no experience with installing anything like this and it took me 1 hour and 30 min to complete. Everything is very sturdy and adds a great look to the truck, its very easy to clean as well. The package was very secure everything inside was perfect, with no scratches and weighed about 20 pounds. Overall I would recommend it.
Aries® - 3" Bull Bar with Brushed Skid Plate
Posted by Customer / March 09, 20202006 Chevy Colorado
5 of 5
Bull Bar.
The finish is great. The fit was good. Happy with this product. Les.
Posted by Leslie (Princeton, BC) / November 05, 20192019 GMC Sierra 1500
4 of 5
Aries 3" SS Bull Bar 2004 4Runner
Great look for my Runner, wish I had put one on years ago. Install was easy once old hardware was removed. Very good value.
Aries® 35-2005 - 3" Polished Bull Bar with Brushed Skid Plate
Posted by Victor (Myrtle Beach, SC) / July 16, 20152004 Toyota 4Runner
5 of 5
Good Product
Fast delivery, easy installation.
Posted by Benoit (Matagami, QC) / July 08, 20152008 Toyota Tundra
5 of 5
Very Pleased
Came undamaged in the mail. Powder coated bull bar looks great on my Pathfinder. One man job to install it. I was really pleased with this one.
Posted by Taurean (Ogden, UT) / April 29, 20152008 Nissan Pathfinder
5 of 5
Good
Product looks good other than the scratches it got in shipping.
Posted by Sean (Enterprise, AL) / April 19, 20152007 Ford Ranger
5 of 5
Aries® B35-4005 - 3" Black Powdercoated Bull Bar
Awesome product. Looks great on my 2011 Silverado. The instructions were a little unclear, but after about 30 minutes i had the Bull Bar fully installed on my own. Mounts directly where the tow hooks. It mounted sturdy and does not move at all.
Posted by Rocky (Bullard, TX) / April 15, 20152011 Chevy Silverado
4 of 5
Aries® 35-0000 - License Plate Relocator
I thought I was going to need the relocator when I installed the Aries bull bar, but on a 2011 Silverado the bull bar was high enough over the license plate that is still within state law. It moves the plate in the middle of the bull bar, so it is kind of ugly.
Posted by Rocky (Bullard, TX) / April 15, 2015