Pipe Running Boards or Steps?

[Jerky]

Am getting ready to get either steps or the pipe looking steps for my truck. Any opinions as to either and why??

Thanks in advance!

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1996 2500, 4x4, 5-speed, 3. 54, Full Amsoil with oil bypass filtration,
Rancho 9000's. 65,000 miles

 

[Bob Wagner]

pipe running boards are known as "nerf Bars"

Do a search in the product forum and you will have more than 200 topics to choose from.

I love my Smittybilt stainless steel nerf bars. #ad

 

[klenger]

I posted this topic about 6 weeks ago. I received lot's of good replys. Finally ended up with Westing Chrome Plated Stainless Steel Nerf Bars. I like them. Here's the link to Westin.

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Ken Lenger
2001. 5 2500 QC 4X4 SWB SLT, ETC/DDX 5 Speed, 3. 54 (no LSD), camper group, trailer folding mirrors, RBR CD/Radio, LT265/75R16E AT OWL tires, trailer tow group, Patroit Blue / Agate, Westin CPS Step Bars, Jordan Utlima Brake Controller, Weather_Guard 664 tool box/
Replaces 98 Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 which is for sale.
Trailite 21' Travel Trailer, ~4000 lbs loaded.

[This message has been edited by klenger (edited 04-20-2001). ]

 

[David Wheeler]

Jerky,

Did the same thing you're doing... . wonder... . wonder... . wonder. Finally decided on running boards instead of nerf bars. Just a personal preference due to the "horse stuff" constantly having to be unloaded from the side of the truck. The boards go back to the front of the rear wheel well, the nerfs don't. Many like their nerf and with good reason. I never found any I particulary liked, so the decision was becoming hard until the wife settled it for me #ad


Here are the boards I settled on.
http://www.putco.com/runningboards/masterboss.html Now where did all that money go... .

Good luck!

David

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2001 3500 SLT, 4X4, ETH Cummins/DEE, LSD, 3. 54, Quad Cab, Long Bed, Agate, Camper Special Group, Towing Group, Additional Body Molding on Bed, Line-X bed-liner.

"REAL TRUCKS RATTLE!!"

 

[HC]

Here's a link to one of the good threads on this topic: https://www.turbodieselregister.com/ubb//Forum3/HTML/002903.html

 

[SHOOT1SAM]

David Wheeler wrote: "The boards go back to the front of the rear wheel well, the nerfs don't. "

Actually David, Rhino has a set now that does go wheel well to wheel well. I believe that it's the sumthin' sumthin' 6000 (sorry, left the catalog at my office). I think their website is goRhino.com These ar wht I plan to put on mine.

 

[HEMI®Dart]

I like these dual tube nerf bars/running boards from Road Armor. The salesman said they come powdercoated black with Bright aluminum diamond plate on the outer tube. The lights on the ends are neat. Lotta money though.

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http://roadarmor.com/trucks_suv's.htm

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[This message has been edited by HEMI®Dart (edited 04-20-2001). ]

 

[EricBu12]

I have the Westin Nerf Bars.
they just mount to the body bolts under the cab and a stabilizing strap that uses a self-tapping screw. They are very strong!! i had a friend stand on one and he is 350lbs!!
Westin has the plastic steps on the top for traction. Got mine at pep-boys for a good price.

Eric

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2001 QC 2500 4x4 bronze W/two tone Driftwood, 24valve HO 6sp. Westin side bars, fender flares, Rancho RSX off-road shocks, Spray on bedliner, Leer shell Painted to match with LED marker lights, Bf Goodrich AT Tires. Bed rug inside shell W/aux marine deep cycle batt for lights, etc. M Brolins' CB mount.
Name of rig is "big bronze Brute"

 

[Bob W]

I installed the MOPAR molded running boards last weekend. They look great and support my weight (200lb. ) with no movement at all. They match the truck color perfectly. Good luck on whatever you go with.