Maverick Nudge Bar / Bull Bar Found

[WhteRbtObj]

After a couple of years searching I finally found a company that makes an actual nudge bar / bull bar option for the Maverick. The Maverick was hidden as a verified fitment under the DC6 model and not even shown as a vehicle option to search for on their website. I emailed them and they sent me back photos, part numbers, and pricing. They did not mention if this affects any parking sensors, proximity sensors, or cruise control, so I don't know.

***I know that these are mostly just for cosmetic purposes and don't offer any real crash protection and can possibly make crashes worse because of crumple zones and what not. I am just sharing my find and not wanting to argue functionality.***

Check it out.

Links here:

Broadfeet Home - https://broadfeet.com

DC6 Stainless Steel - https://broadfeet.com/product/front-a-bar-nudge-bar-dc6-in-stainless-steel/

DC6 Black Powder Coat - https://broadfeet.com/product/front-a-bar-nudge-bar-dc6-in-black-powder-coat-2/

FR5 Front Runner - I cant find the link for this product, I would reach out to them.

DC6 A-Bar = $325.00

Also available in Black powder coat I believe.

FR5 Front Runner = $450.00

EDIT:

Found this as well

https://steelcraftautomotive.com/i-30498907-hd-grille-guard-semi-gloss-black.html

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[fossil]

the front runner looks pretty good but both ruin the front approach angle

 

[Clarkdonbran]

Looks like the Mav has a lip disk.

 

[WhteRbtObj]

the front runner looks pretty good but both ruin the front approach angle

Yeah, I agree with that. I likely wont get either of these but its cool to see that something has made it to market.

Ideally I would like to see someone make a prerunner bumper, but I doubt that will ever happen. Not anytime soon at least.

 

[fossil]

Yeah, I agree with that. I likely wont get either of these but its cool to see that something has made it to market.

Ideally I would like to see someone make a prerunner bumper, but I doubt that will ever happen. Not anytime soon at least.

a good sign for sure, though they could take a few clues from the B-Sport bumpers and attach higher up in the tow hook area

 

[Irone]

Thanks!

 

[Jman79]

Agree with all the rest, drops ground clearance in that area by and inch or two it seems.

Not so interested in losing that. My yard has some decent variation and I like to drive around it for yard work. Mulch drops and waste pick ups. It's convenient to not use a wheel barrow.

I'm looking to gain clearance vs lose it.

 

[hurrah]

After a couple of years searching I finally found a company that makes an actual nudge bar / bull bar option for the Maverick. The Maverick was hidden as a verified fitment under the DC6 model and not even shown as a vehicle option to search for on their website. I emailed them and they sent me back photos, part numbers, and pricing. They did not mention if this affects any parking sensors, proximity sensors, or cruise control, so I don't know.

***I know that these are mostly just for cosmetic purposes and don't offer any real crash protection and can possibly make crashes worse because of crumple zones and what not. I am just sharing my find and not wanting to argue functionality.***

Check it out.

Links here:

Broadfeet Home - https://broadfeet.com

DC6 Stainless Steel - https://broadfeet.com/product/front-a-bar-nudge-bar-dc6-in-stainless-steel/

DC6 Black Powder Coat - https://broadfeet.com/product/front-a-bar-nudge-bar-dc6-in-black-powder-coat-2/

FR5 Front Runner - I cant find the link for this product, I would reach out to them.

DC6 A-Bar = $325.00

Also available in Black powder coat I believe.

FR5 Front Runner = $450.00

Not much protection from deer but its a start! Up until now there were zero options so maybe someone will pick up on this and expand the options for those of us who live in deer hell!

 

[cyberdog]

Appears the Front-Runner model should work for those with Lariat w/CP360+Assist, as it doesn't obstruct the radar unit at the bottom of the grill. A little bulkier than I'd like, and of course approach if you're off-roading, not really a concern for most Hybrid owners.

Looks like it probably hangs low enough to catch parking stops, if you're one of those drivers who hands the entire front end over the stop or curbing. We have guy at work pull forward so far he generally hits the front tires on the curbing out front in his Impala, with the the flexible under bumper damn pushed up...every single time.

 

[LSchicago]

Nice to see options coming out.

 

[E30andrew]

Nice to see some options starting to come out, but I would really like to see one come out from/extend the front tow hooks and come up in front of the grill. I think it would look a lot better without hindering the ground clearance. Some day...

 

[LSchicago]

Nice to see some options starting to come out, but I would really like to see one come out from/extend the front tow hooks and come up in front of the grill. I think it would look a lot better without hindering the ground clearance. Some day...

I'd like them to use the tow hook location, but also a low profile bracket to the bottom to maximize the strength.

 

[fossil]

flat tow base plate give any DIY ideas for hybrid guys?
I see two sockets for the bull bar and two fog light mounts

 

[RedRider]

a good sign for sure, though they could take a few clues from the B-Sport bumpers and attach higher up in the tow hook area

There is a video about attempting to attach the tow hooks on a non-FX4 model. Unless you buy the FX4 package, you don't even get the frame mounting points for the tow hooks and don't get the bumper with the tow hook cutouts. That's also what is making fog lights so hard, as there is nothing to attach to in that area. So if you want higher up mounts, you're probably going to have to pay a lot of money to a custom shop to build a frame rail in that area. I don't think Ford can do it, as that would make it way too stiff and it would fail the NHTSA crash tests.

 

[fossil]

There is a video about attempting to attach the tow hooks on a non-FX4 model. Unless you buy the FX4 package, you don't even get the frame mounting points for the tow hooks and don't get the bumper with the tow hook cutouts. That's also what is making fog lights so hard, as there is nothing to attach to in that area. So if you want higher up mounts, you're probably going to have to pay a lot of money to a custom shop to build a frame rail in that area. I don't think Ford can do it, as that would make it way too stiff and it would fail the NHTSA crash tests.

I'm well aware of the differences. And it's not a frame rail, it's a stamped steel bracket that could be readily duplicated for bolt on.
if it's not stiff/strong it would be useless except for posers.

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