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Arcs (rollbars) and steps for cars

High-riding cars are in high demand today, which is explained by the convenience and reliability of operation in all weather conditions and in different terrains, including off-road. Structurally, everything in such cars is carefully thought out, but many owners note one drawback. It can be eliminated by footrests for cars and arcs, tuning with the use of which will provide the car with additional protection and safety. Today, these elements are not a problem to buy, they are available for sale at an affordable price and in different types, so you can choose a solution that perfectly meets your wishes.

Why is purchasing and installing arcs and steps for a car a rational and smart investment?

Side sills (running boards) and arcs are elements that help increase the degree of protection of the car from damage as a result of side impacts during road accidents, bouncing stones and hard materials while driving. Their presence increases the comfort of the driver and passengers, providing a comfortable fit and maintaining cleanliness in the cabin by preventing dirt, dust, and snow from getting in. Side arcs on pickups perform a protective function for the trunk and also increase the ease of use for people.

Installation of arcs (side, rear) and sills is a one-time and low cost that will quickly pay for itself, providing a number of advantages:

protection against mechanical damage caused by collisions with other cars or impacts with hard objects (these elements act as a buffer, softening impacts, for example, against barriers in yards, roadsides, etc.);
reduction in the number of body repairs;
increase in the service life of the vehicle as a whole;
increase in the comfort of the driver and passengers when boarding;
provision of additional protection for all people in the cabin in the event of a vehicle collision;
increase in convenience when washing an SUV, pickup truck;
simplification of loading cargo into a vehicle and securing it;
improvement in the aesthetics and attractiveness of the design, the ability to give the body a more stylish, modern, original and progressive look.

Quite often, it is the thresholds and arcs that protect the paintwork from impacts from stones, gravel, and small cutting objects flying out from under the wheels of cars, taking the blows themselves.

Side steps, their features and materials of manufacture

Side sills on a car are a necessary element of tuning. This is not only an improvement in appearance and protection of the car in a collision, but a detail 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 an additional luggage rack on the roof. However, the following are important in this detail:

endurance (good thresholds can easily withstand up to 150-200 kg);
practicality;
ability to provide maximum safety to users.

To achieve these goals, manufacturers use high-strength materials when producing thresholds:

carbon;
stainless steel;
carbon fiber;
aluminum alloys.

Each material has its pros and cons. The most popular are all-metal steel footrests. They can withstand very high loads, are not subject to corrosion, are not afraid of large temperature changes and have a fashionable, attractive appearance due to the spectacular metallic shine. Their disadvantage is slipping, for which many manufacturers make rubberized or polyurethane anti-slip pads, which, by ribbed pattern, provide an additional stage of protection from snow and dirt.

Arcs, their features and materials of manufacture

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 intended location, they are divided into:

side body;
front (installed on the front bumper, they are also called horseshoes, bull bars, there are safari);
rear (installed on the rear bumpers, called horseshoes);
arcs installed on the roofs.

They are made of chromed steel, which allows these protective elements to be considered as a decorative ornament. There is also a separate type of rear arcs, called spoilers. Their purpose is to provide a protective function and increase the aerodynamic capabilities of the car. Spoilers can be made of durable plastic, but the front, rear and side arcs 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 choose special arcs and footrests in the online store, i.e. made for a specific car brand, which guarantees ideally accurate installation and exact compliance with the parameters, or choose universal ones.

Buyers' Questions

What fasteners are needed to install the thresholds?

- Reliable manufacturers complete the thresholds on the car with the necessary brackets. They will need to be installed in the designated place.

What arcs are called "safari"?

- Arcs of this type are designed for installation along the entire front part of the car in order to provide protection for the bumper, as well as headlights, radiator grille, and fenders.