T-Rex
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2024
I bought an Aries Bull Bar for my 2013 Nissan Frontier Truck. While reviewing various online videos, I noticed discrepancies in the installation methods; for example, one person installed the brackets incorrectly. Despite following less-than-ideal instructions, the bull bar's quality is superior to others. However, due to subpar shipping methods, each fastening tip arrived slightly bent. Regarding installation, it's important to retain the two bolts after removing the "tow hook," as they are reused to install the bull bar bracket along with the two provided bolts. The fine-threaded bolts are specifically for securing the brackets underneath the truck, matching the original "tow hook" bolts. Installing the fastening bracket was relatively straightforward. Just be cautious not to over-tighten it before attaching the bull rack, as adjustments may be necessary, especially if the tips are bent from shipping. For certain models of the Nissan Frontier, removing the lower front plastic piece, which is screwed in, may be necessary for the bull bar to fit. Some opt to "cut to fit" this plastic piece, but that approach didn't suit my preference. During the bull bar attachment, it's helpful to have someone assist by holding it in place for proper bolt tightening. Use the four provided bolts, complete with regular and lock washers, for this step. My truck's front license plate holder initially obstructed the process, but I adjusted the bull bar without removing it. For aesthetic reasons, you might consider removing the license plate holder and acquiring a bracket that attaches to the bull bar. In summary, I endorse this bull bar and advise using thread-locking adhesive during installation, as I'm not entirely convinced of its long-term stability without it.
Edward
Reviewed in Canada on October 5, 2020
Everything came together as I had planned. Bull bar looks good on the truck.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2017
Highly recommend I totaled my truck hit three pine trees and took out two fence post and the bar was perfect. Also pushed trees out of the road and hit buggies all the time!!
kevin
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2016
Fit perfectly and was a quick 20 minute install
Eddie Joyner
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2016
Nice looking bar that adds a tough look to my Xterra. Very easy to install!
Interactivewolf
Reviewed in Canada on October 26, 2016
The first one of these I received was dented but Amazon replaced without any issue. Easy to install and didn't impact approach angle as much as suggested or as much as other makes. Nice finish.
Lance Tyree
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2015
Pretty happy with this buy. Bought it for my fiancee to put on her Xterra. Got it in two days after I ordered it. No damage to the bar at all. Super easy to put on. Took about 15 minutes. Fits perfect (2013 Nissan Xterra) and didn't have any problems putting it on, though it is a little loose feeling before you tighten the bolts. so you want to have a friend told it in the position you want it. Gives it a little bit of an aggressive look."Note to anyone with road rage or looking to buy for an actual guard of any type. This isn't what you want. This is just all for looks over function."
Matthew B.
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2015
I was told the bar would fit on a Nissan Xterra and it did after buying all new hardware along with 5 extra washers on each side as spacers. Without the washers you can not lift the bar up because it hits the bumper. Also the first bar I got was all dented and scratched the seller was fast responding and I got a new one. The bar is decent quality just installation was a nightmare.
Paul
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2014
Install had a few issues with the brackets and the bumper had to use four extra washers for spacing so it would fit
Julio
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2014
Fast shipping, and it had all the right hardware, very easy to install everything fitted like a glove. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars was because of a small dent on one of the sides, however it could of happen from shipping.