Nerf Bars

[MHindman]

Hey guys,

I need some input on nerf bars. I have an 81 year old grandfather that loves to ride in the truck, but has trouble getting into it. So I am trying to find a nerf bar, or a step. I would love to find something that is removable. I saw something before that had pins in it. and it just kind of slid them in and put the pin in. I want something that will last a long time. Let me know what you all have, and your thoughts. Thanks.

Mike

 

[Archive]

I have nerf bars on my CJ7... when wet or in mud, they are VERY slippery. Mine do not have a flat step. I would use caution with this type if you are using them for an 81yo.

 

[work2muchplay2little]

MHindman, check these out. Look like just the ticket



http://216.167.98.200/CoastalData/s...49608889&st3=-88091793&Product_ID=551&CATID=1

 

[EricBu12]

Mhindman,

I have the westin nerf Bars. They are not removeable but I like them and I have gone off-road with them. they help protect the rocker panels when you break over a hump.

I have parents that are 69 and 70 and they have no trouble getting in and out.

 

[MHindman]

how much can we get them for? and how hard are they to put on

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[DAWG-1]

hindman, Smittybuilt makes a nice set. These are bolt on without any drilling. I have my truck about 4 1/2" higher than stock. I am 6' tall and they help me get in. Had them on for 5 months now and the only thing I noticed is the SS scratches easy.

 

[EMDDIESEL]

I have the Westin CPS bars which are basically the same as the Smitty Bilts. www.summitracing.com carries one of those 2 brands (cant remember which) and has decent prices. Might be worth a look.

 

[Duraque]

I have "Grizzly" double bend bars on my 4x. Drops an additional 4" at the step in. Great for older people but my girlfriend apprieciates the easier entry also. It's a shame though that I don't have to "help" her into the truck anymore... ... ... .

 

[EricBu12]

Hindman.

I bought mine at Pep-Boys and they were like $300 for the set.

They bolt to the body mounts. They have longer bolts that count for the extra thickness from the metal and then there is a support strap that has self-tapping screws. a friend of mine is 300 lbs and he stood on them with no trouble. solid!!

 

[CRuD]

I too have the westin"nerf" bars.

I like them and it makes it much easier for anyone regardlesss of age to get in. I beefed up mine a little, I took off the plastic insert and replaced it with 1/8" diamond plate steel and then had the whole thing Linexed. This was a few years ago, I had them mounted on a 99 and keep them when I traded. The linex gives alittle extra traction to folks getting in or out.

See Ya

Chris

 

[SixShooter]

pic of step

Do you have a picture of the step with the diamond plate-sounds just like what I want. How did the plastic step insert come off?

 

[CRuD]

Jacob082

My bars had screws holding the inserts in. I had them on my 99 2500 and keep them when I traded. I was cleaning them up to paint them and found rust and sand under the insert, that was the main reason I welded diamound plate on them. I had the Linex guy spray the bars after he did my truck. It cost me a $100 to get them sprayed.

As far as pictures my wife and family is up in Va this week with the camera. I will be going up there Thursday morning and will try and post a picture from up there.

See Ya

Chris

 

[BGDUMMY]

My Dad got the Go-Rhino Sumatra 6000 series nerf bars for his 2001 Quad Cab.

They are polished stainless and the run from wheel well to wheel well. Also they have a extra set of steps (6 total) at the back, so you can step onto to reach into the bed of the truck behind the cab.

 

[RKohn]

The nerf bars you want are made by Warn (you know, the winch people. They make a set that has a quick release so you can take the off whe you want/need to. Not sure on cost. Never sold any. Everybody loves Westin of Smittybilt.



Rick