Nudge bar / bull bar advice

[RodNSA]

Ok, I've tried to read old threads and do my own research but getting advice on an aftermarket nudge bar /bull bar selection is getting me lots of conflicting information. So, IF you have EXPERIENCE with this topic ... PLEASE HELP.
I want something to complete "the look" of form and function that's rugged but not CRAZY overpowering looking ... but will also serve a purpose ... BUT ... all of these warnings about sensors or cameras potentially not working or difficult installs, etc ... plus lack of options makes me question if I simply need to wait for aftermarket items to get caught up??? I have a base model BS so I guess the toe hooks aren't an issue.
With that in mind ... best products and advice?

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[ohiooutdoors]

I have the rough country nb. Install wasnt bad and I have round leds for it.

Main reason for it was to add the lights and a little extra layer when going through the backwoods.

 

[RodNSA]

I have the rough country nb. Install wasnt bad and I have round leds for it.

Main reason for it was to add the lights and a little extra layer when going through the backwoods.

Thanks for responding. I've seen the RC one and do like it. Did it interfere with any safety features on the vehicle ... sensors, camera ... no issues? If you add the lights ... where exactly do you add the controls? Is it integrated in the other light cluster switches? Or is it just a hidden toggle or something similar?

 

[ohiooutdoors]

Thanks for responding. I've seen the RC one and do like it. Did it interfere with any safety features on the vehicle ... sensors, camera ... no issues? If you add the lights ... where exactly do you add the controls? Is it integrated in the other light cluster switches? Or is it just a hidden toggle or something similar?

Nope no issues!

it came with a switch that you have to run through the firewall that you can place on your dash or kick panel.

 

[RodNSA]

Nope no issues!

it came with a switch that you have to run through the firewall that you can place on your dash or kick panel.

Excellent ... thanks for the pic and video clip. I'm convinced ... now to talk my brother-in- law into doing the install ... with me as his inexperienced helper.
Thanks again!

 

[John J]

Rough Country nudge bar all the way!! Great product, excellent instructions and straight forward install. Go for it!

 

[RogueRodney]

BS'ers....

Just for everyone's information, I called Rough Country and inquired about the Nudge Bar installation on a Badlands. They said that the bar would interfere with the front trail camera on a Badlands.

If anyone has experience with the Rough Country Nudge Bar and a Badlands, especially with the potential impact on the Trail Cam or Adaptive Cruise, I would appreciate the information.

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[Mark S.]

BS'ers....

Just for everyone's information, I called Rough Country and inquired about the Nudge Bar installation on a Badlands. They said that the bar would interfere with the front trail camera on a Badlands.

This, and the fact you must attach to the frame where the tow hooks currently attach. Unless whatever nudge bar you install is properly stressed for it, I don't think you want to attach a strap/rope to it for recovery purposes.

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