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Arches and steps for cars
Cars with a high landing today are in high demand, which is explained by the convenience and reliability of operation in all weather conditions and in various terrains, including off-road. Structurally, everything in such cars is carefully thought out, but many owners note one drawback. To eliminate it, car running boards and arcs will help, tuning with the use of which will provide the car with additional protection and safety. Today, it is not a problem to buy these elements, they are available for sale at an affordable price and in various types, so you can choose a solution that perfectly meets your wishes.
Why is the purchase and installation of arches and footboards for a car a rational and competent investment?
Side thresholds (steps) and arches are elements that contribute to increasing the degree of protection of the car against damage due to side impacts during traffic accidents, bouncing of stones and hard materials while driving. Their presence increases the comfort of the driver and passengers, providing a comfortable seat and maintaining cleanliness in the cabin by preventing the ingress of dirt, dust, and snow. The side arches on the pickup truck perform a protective function for the trunk and also increase the convenience of use for people.
Installation of arches (side, rear) and thresholds are one-time and low costs that will quickly pay for themselves, providing a number of advantages:
- protection against mechanical damage caused by collisions with other cars or impacts by solid objects (these elements act as a buffer that softens impacts, for example, curbs in yards, curbs, etc.);
- decrease in the number of body repairs;
- increasing the service life of the vehicle in general;
- increasing the comfort of the driver and passengers during boarding;
- providing additional protection for all people in the cabin in case of car collisions;
- increasing convenience when washing an SUV, pickup truck;
- simplifying the loading of goods into the vehicle and their fixing;
- improving the aesthetics and attractiveness of the design, the ability to give the body a more stylish, modern, original and progressive look.
Often it is thresholds and arcs that protect the paintwork from the impact of cars flying out from under the wheels, stones, crushed stone, small cutting objects, taking the impact on themselves.
Side steps, their features and manufacturing materials
Car side sills are a necessary element of tuning. This is not only to improve the appearance and protect the car in the event of a collision, but a part that becomes a step that helps when boarding/disembarking passengers in cars with high ground clearance. Also, using this step, it is more convenient to place and unload things from the additional trunk on the roof. However, this detail is important:
- endurance (good cuttings can easily withstand up to 150-200 kg);
- practicality;
- the ability to provide maximum security to those who use it.
To achieve these goals, manufacturers use materials of increased strength during the manufacture of thresholds:
- carbon;
- stainless steel;
- carbon fiber;
- aluminum alloys.
Each material has its pros and cons. All-metal steel footboards are the leaders in popularity. They withstand very high loads, are not prone to the development of corrosion, are not afraid of large temperature changes and have a fashionable, attractive appearance due to the spectacular metallic shine. Their minus is in sliding, for which many manufacturers make rubberized or polyurethane anti-slip pads, which provide an additional stage of protection against snow and dirt with a ribbed pattern.
Arcs, their features and manufacturing materials
Protective arcs for cars are structures made of metal pipes that are mounted on the car body in order to increase the level of safety and security of the vehicle, as well as ease of use and improve the appearance. Depending on the place of planned placement, they are divided into:
- side bodywork;
- front ones (mounted on the front bumper, they are called horseshoes, kangaroo guards, there are safaris);
- rear (mounted on the rear bumpers, which are called horseshoes);
- arches on the roof.
They are made of chrome-plated steel, which allows you to consider these protective elements and as a decorative ornament. There is also a separate type of rear arches called spoilers. Their purpose is to provide a protective function and increase the aerodynamic capabilities of the car. Spoilers can be made of strong plastic, but the front, rear horseshoes and sides are made of metal, they can be covered with powder paint for the most harmonious combination with the overall appearance of the car.
You can pick up arches and footrests in the online store that are special, that is, made for a specific car brand, which guarantees perfectly accurate installation and exact compliance with the parameters, or you can choose universal ones.
Questions of buyers
1) What fasteners will be needed to install thresholds?
– Reliable manufacturers complete car thresholds with the necessary brackets. They will need to be installed in the provided place.
2) What arcs are called "safari"?
- Arcs of this tipu are intended for installation along the entire front part of the car in order to protect the bumper, as well as headlights, radiator grille, wings.
3) What is the correct name for the luggage racks on the roof of the car?
- Arcs are installed on the roof, which are called railings (from the English language "railing" means "railing").