waag step bars

[Mactruck]

Has anybody tried them? I looked at this info and really like the aluminum step design. http://www.waag.com/sidetube.php

If you like them, where did you get them?

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Kevin MacGranor
2001. 5 D2500 QC SLT 4X4,Auto 295/75r16 BFG AT's, Century Cap, Bedrug, SportComp EGT & Boost gauges, Alpine Head & Amps w/ Boston Acoustic speakers & JL Audio Stealthbox center cushion Sub.
ON ORDER: Reunel rear and Denver Offroad front Bumpers.

 

[BK]

A budy of mine bought a 3500 and added the WAAG steps. I've been shooting pix as he does the mods, he's writing his reviews and thoughts of the mods/products. I've been building a site and starting with putting together some content 1st. . your welcome to take a look at the pix (click on the thumbnails for a larger view). .


http://www.tdr4x4.com/rigs/bo3500/visor_steps/


is the link to the pix, but no words yet.

I can tell you he was very happy with the kit and all the hardware. He loves the steps and I can tell you that they look sharp.


[This message has been edited by bobk (edited 05-10-2001). ]

 

[dresslered]

Bobk-
Those are fantastic pictures!!! Just what I was looking for. I have frame mounted Tork-Lift Camper tie-downs and I wanted to get the Waag's but was concerned that the mounting would interfere (nobody was able to tell me). Your pictures show that this will not be a problem.

If I could ask you of one more favor, could you provide the exact distance from the body "lip" to the outside edge of the Wag tubing. I have to make sure that my chains running from the tie-down point to the camper do not interfere. Also, are the Waag's somewhat adjustable. Thanks,


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David Dressler
2001 Driftwood 3500 Quad Cab 4x4, 155 inch WB, HO Cummins ETH/DEE, SLT+, 3. 54 LSD, Camper Special, Trailer Tow, Heated Leather, Sliding Window, Jacob's E-Brake, Rhino Liner, VDO Vision (pyro, boost, engine + diff. temp. ), Autometer Ultra-Lite (electric fuel pressure, vacuum), Weather Guard Diamond Plate Saddle Box, Tork Lift camper tie-downs, Mag-Hytec, Mopar Tow Hooks, SmittyBilt Outland Sport Bumper Gaurd, AND functional Halo light!
Bigfoot 3000 10. 11 Slide-in Camper. "Do it in a Dually"

 

[dresslered]

Hey thanks Bob. Maybe I should take a picture of mine tonight and email it to you so that you can see where my critical measurements are. Thanks again and no rush on it as I have already waited for so long.

 

[BK]

oky dokies...

you can even post the pix here... this way incase it's a real large pix, you dont wind up choking my email.

you can email me once the pix is up here... at bob@tdr4x4.com


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99 Dodge 2500 QC SLT 4x4,
Cummins ISB Diesel, Auto, 3. 54:1,
All towing options, Flame Red,
Warn Class III front hitch, Warn MM w/6klb Warn winch,
SmittyBuilt nerf/step Bars textured black,
Mag-Hytech rear Diff and transmission pans,
ARE Cap, rug bed liner, rear Reese Titan Class V.
LIBBA 255 - N2PZN - AMA 533720

http://www.tdr4x4.com/

 

[SLittle]

I have those same steps on my Patriot Blue 3500 and really like them. Contact WAAG from their website and they will find a distributor in your area or else have a local truck accessory place contact WAAG to purchase them for you. The aluminum step comes black unless you specify the brite finish (unpainted) BTDT.

That rear step is a must for getting stuff out of the bed of the truck on a 4x4 3500.

edit: It is 6 3/4" from the body panel lip under the the front of the bed to the outside of the step and there is approx 3/4" of in/out adjustment. Mine are adjusted all the way in for the 6 3/4" measurement. If you look straight down, the side of the bed sticks out a little more than the step.
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2001 HO 6spd 4x4 Dually - Jacobs E-Brake w/shifter switch, WAAG nerf bars with dually kickouts and Dodge/Cummins rear mud flaps.

[This message has been edited by SSJL (edited 05-10-2001). ]

 

[Archive]

Hi Bobk,
Tell your buddy that is a fine looking truck. I also have Patriot Blue. I rreally like the visor. Is it a Lund? Been debating on getting one until now. TIA

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2001 RAM H. O. 6Sp 2500 SLT 4x4 Quad Cab, 4Wheel Disc, 4. 10 Limited Slip, Fog Lights, Muffler removed, Silence Ring Gone, Autometer Pro Comp 60# Boost & Pyro, Banks High Ram (Red), Cummins Red Valve Cover, K&N RE-0880, Skyjacker 2. 5 lift Class 2, 7218 Dual steering stabilizers, Custom Pro Fab Trackbar (sweet), EGR Flares (nice fit), Centerline Comet III 16x9. 5 with Goodyear MT/R 315/75R16, Smittybuilt stainless nurf bars, ExTang BlackMax tonno, THIS IS NOT A HOBBY, THIS IS AN ADDICTION !!! MAINLINING DIESEL !!! "I AM GLAD I DID NOT BUY AN AUTOMATIC, JMO"

 

[BK]

H. O. RAM,
Sorry I don't remember who made his visor. .
I'll email him and ask. He had it painted to match that great Patriot Blue.
He will be adding words about the steps and visor on that page. .
soon or later. . Soon or later the whole site
will be opened.

He did a J'brake install (I helped very little, mostly took pix and pulled the stock elbo and installed the elbo with the brake) and he just finishing putting the words against the pictures for that.

To tell you the truth I'm not much for Visors, but I really do like his Visor. It was a no drill mounting and doesnt over power the great lines of the truck, in fact it does a nice job of adding to the lines.

SSJL, thanks for posting the measurements for Dave. Saves me a trip. . not that I didn't want a reason to drive my truck to go talk about trucks with a buddy...
I'll send him a link to this thread so he can chime in.

Bob

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99 Dodge 2500 QC SLT 4x4,
Cummins ISB Diesel, Auto, 3. 54:1,
All towing options, Flame Red,
Warn Class III front hitch, Warn MM w/6klb Warn winch,
SmittyBuilt nerf/step Bars textured black,
Mag-Hytech rear Diff and transmission pans,
ARE Cap, rug bed liner, rear Reese Titan Class V.
LIBBA 255 - N2PZN - AMA 533720

http://www.tdr4x4.com/

 

[dresslered]

Thanks SSJL. I think that's all the info that I need. Hopefully, we'll have the Waag's ordered shortly. #ad

 

[Mactruck]

Thanks for all the info guys. Looks like it's a great product.
Waag told me that they have no local area dealers in my state. Is anybody ordering off the net or through a catalogue?

Some more help would be appreciated. #ad

 

[HEMI®Dart]

I think these are neat looking too.

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[ToolManTimTaylor]

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[BK]

Dave,
I'll take a ride over to my buddy's house and take a scale to it. At the front part of the rear dually fender, it is a bit close. If your not carefull, your toes hits the fender panel. It has to be about 3 inches or so. . If he's home tonight, I'll get a measurement for you.
How far back from the front edge of the lower panel's lip do you want to measure the distance of the lip to the tube?

Bob


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99 Dodge 2500 QC SLT 4x4,
Cummins ISB Diesel, Auto, 3. 54:1,
All towing options, Flame Red,
Warn Class III front hitch, Warn MM w/6klb Warn winch,
SmittyBuilt nerf/step Bars textured black,
Mag-Hytech rear Diff and transmission pans,
ARE Cap, rug bed liner, rear Reese Titan Class V.
LIBBA 255 - N2PZN - AMA 533720
http://www.tdr4x4.com/

[This message has been edited by bobk (edited 05-10-2001). ]

 

[BK]

Kevin;

Did a quick search on the web and found these places that seems to sell the WAAG stuff on line.
http://www.suvbrushguards.com/
http://www.urbanjunglesuv.com/waag_product_index_urban_jungle.htm
http://www.autoseattle.com/waag.htm
http://www.pickupspecialties.com/waag.htm
http://www.americanautoparts.com/

I know nothing about these places. . just found em during a search...
You could always call WAAG and ask them about these companies.

Bob


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99 Dodge 2500 QC SLT 4x4,
Cummins ISB Diesel, Auto, 3. 54:1,
All towing options, Flame Red,
Warn Class III front hitch, Warn MM w/6klb Warn winch,
SmittyBuilt nerf/step Bars textured black,
Mag-Hytech rear Diff and transmission pans,
ARE Cap, rug bed liner, rear Reese Titan Class V.
LIBBA 255 - N2PZN - AMA 533720

http://www.tdr4x4.com/

 

[RICHIE 2]

I just got my side kicks put on last week.
the product is put together very nice, if you have a camper you will most likly have to move your front tie down bars , I had to remount the ones on my truck.
If you are going to order them , do not think they will be here next week , it took them 7 weeks to get the ones i ordered to me.
i do like them and i added a daimond plate sheet to the inside to give the truck the pertection of the running board and the look of a bar .
good luck .

 

[dresslered]

RICHI
Do you have the Tork-Lift tie-downs? If so, what area interfered with the Waag step bars? I can adjust the angle of the Tork-Lift, but I cannot move them from their mounted location.

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David Dressler
2001 Driftwood 3500 Quad Cab 4x4, 155 inch WB, HO Cummins ETH/DEE, SLT+, 3. 54 LSD, Camper Special, Trailer Tow, Heated Leather, Sliding Window, Jacob's E-Brake, Rhino Liner, VDO Vision (pyro, boost, engine + diff. temp. ), Autometer Ultra-Lite (electric fuel pressure, vacuum), Weather Guard Diamond Plate Saddle Box, Tork Lift camper tie-downs, Mag-Hytec, Mopar Tow Hooks, SmittyBilt Outland Sport Bumper Gaurd, AND functional Halo light!
Bigfoot 3000 10. 11 Slide-in Camper. "Do it in a Dually"

 

[Loco-Motion]

I guess I better start answering some questions here. That's my truck in bobk's link. I didn't know he posted that site.
WAAG nerfs are top quality, right down to the mounting brackets and hardware. The best part is that there is no drilling involved. All the bracket work uses exisiting holes in the frame rails. Very well thought out. The installation in my driveway took about 2 hours for both sides. Adjustment however is very minimal, only about 2 inches in or out.
The bars suit my needs as I had to be able reach over the bed rail to "pull the pin" when dropping our 33ft 5th.

H. O. RAM: The visor is a Lund but described as a "new style". As such there is no drilling except for the end brackets which mount on the inside door jam under the weather strip. Very clean installation and I like the way it compliments the truck lines.

HEMIdart: I like those too. Very different.

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2001. 5/3500/SLT+/Patriot Blue/Q-cab/6x6/HO/6 speed/4:10 uncle-slip/Jakey brake/all options w/leather/Taylor Wing & tool box/VDO on the "A" pillar/Mag-Hytec/WAAG nerf's/Lund/
2000 33ft. Holiday Rambler 5th/Double slid/11,000lb.
( Bob Oakley, the bank's best friend)

 

[Archive]

Thanks Loco-Motion. I was at the Cummins get together today and seen one, very nice.

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2001 RAM H. O. 6Sp 2500 SLT 4x4 Quad Cab, 4Wheel Disc, 4. 10 Limited Slip, Fog Lights, Muffler removed, Silence Ring Gone, Autometer Pro Comp 60# Boost & Pyro, Banks High Ram (Red), Cummins Red Valve Cover, K&N RE-0880, Skyjacker 2. 5 lift Class 2, 7218 Dual steering stabilizers, Custom Pro Fab Trackbar (sweet), EGR Flares (nice fit), Centerline Comet III 16x9. 5 with Goodyear MT/R 315/75R16, Smittybuilt stainless nurf bars, ExTang BlackMax tonno, THIS IS NOT A HOBBY, THIS IS AN ADDICTION !!! MAINLINING DIESEL !!! "I AM GLAD I DID NOT BUY AN AUTOMATIC, JMO"

 

[RICHIE 2]

Dressleral no they are not tork lift but the design is the same, the trouble is the nufbar is the same mounting height as the bar that is mounted to your truck for the tie down , so when you slide your bar in , it would go right threw the nurfbar, what the shop did for me was remove it and put it below the nurfbar after I had them installed the way I like them.
now what the shop did was to put one piece across the truck and moved it forward a little not to block the driveline if I had to have it removed, it ended up that the chain is almost at the same angle as the back cain is , not the stright up an down, so far no change of any kind that I can see, it took the shop about a hour to make the changeover.
hope this helps and it is still worth the time.

 

[dresslered]

Hey thanks RICHIE! I still have to make some measurements, but my Torklifts allow me to adjust the angle (I can point them downward more if I care to). The only concern is if the chain will come up through the nerf bar.

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David Dressler
2001 Driftwood 3500 Quad Cab 4x4, 155 inch WB, HO Cummins ETH/DEE, SLT+, 3. 54 LSD, Camper Special, Trailer Tow, Heated Leather, Sliding Window, Jacob's E-Brake, Rhino Liner, VDO Vision (pyro, boost, engine + diff. temp. ), Autometer Ultra-Lite (electric fuel pressure, vacuum), Weather Guard Diamond Plate Saddle Box, Tork Lift camper tie-downs, Mag-Hytec, Mopar Tow Hooks, SmittyBilt Outland Sport Bumper Gaurd, 2-LO kit, AND functional Halo light!
Bigfoot 3000 10. 11 Slide-in Camper. "Do it in a Dually"