Want to replace nerf bars with something wider

[mwhals]

I was in a Ford truck that was owned by a company my engineering firm is helping. He had running boards that were so easy to use. My nerf bars are close to the truck and when it is slick, I am afraid someone will get their foot caught between the truck and bar.



I don't want a traditional running board, but I want something with much better and wider footing than nerf bars. I also do not want the power steps, so don't recommend them.



The truck is all black and I want whatever I put on it to look good. Not sure I like the current bar color on the truck (see gallery).



I also do not want running boards that include mud flaps, because I already have some good mudflaps on the truck. I prefer something that requires no drilling.



I will be selling my stainless steel nerf bars, although I haven't advertised them yet. If anyone is interested, give me a PM.



Thanks,



Mark H

 

[ENafziger]

Not sure if this is what you're after, but I really like the Onki's I put on mine. They look like a nerf bar from the side, but function more like a running board. The only problem is that the installation instructions were less than adequate. I ended up drilling a couple small holes in the frame, and they are very solid. If I remember right, someone in a old post discussing this topic had found another product very similar to the Onki's that didn't require drilling. Hope this helps! --Eric



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[Grizzly]

Look at Luverne Stainless Steel. Some drilling required, but not on frame.

 

[HLewallen]

Actually, look at the Luverne "Megasteps". These are the steps that are similar to the Onki steps, and do not require drilling. I have them on my truck - look like a tube but have a wide rubber step on the top. They are also adjustable in and out from the truck. They mount to the frame body mounts and very sturdy in the downward direction (it uses adjustable all-thread type legs that push against the frame to prevent flexing down). They seem like they will flex up a little if you rub something off-road - I was worried about other bars that mount to the body, thinking they would tear up the truck at the attachment points if I nudged them of road.



An important difference is that the Luverne is NOT actually a tube - it is an extruded aluminum step with a stainless steel "fascia" that looks like a tube from the outside. The rubber step works well, but will only look clean for the short amount of time between installation and first use.



Back when I bought them, I had to grind on the brackets to clear the body mounts on the frame, but they said they were revising them and would send me new ones when they were done. Come to think of it, they never did send me anything. Not a big deal as the brackets are waaay beefy enough to take a little grinding.

 

[HLewallen]

Grizzly - I see you have the Luverne "push bar"/grilleguard on the front of your truck. I hate to steal the thread, but I am curious how sturdy that thing is. Could the push bar centersection actually push something? Say, help a car out of an intersection? I see that the centersection actually mounts to the frame at the tow hooks, but how sturdy are the brackets? Since it uses lower brackets also, I am worried about the strength of the upper brackets. I am about to give up on the aftermarket and have a real push bar made up for me.

 

[Turbo Tim 1]

I second the Luverne Mega Steps, I just put a set on my 06, the aren't built as nice as the Putco's on the 01 but they are alot cheaper and alot easier to install. No drilling, I had them on in less than 1. 5 hours. The cheapest place I found was on E-Bay, $345 lus $49 shipping, as at least $25 cheaper than anyone else.



E-Bay Mega's



Easiest step I ever put on, so easy I would even offer to put them on someone else's truck. I would definantely buy them again.

 

[Grizzly]

Grizzly - I see you have the Luverne "push bar"/grilleguard on the front of your truck. I hate to steal the thread, but I am curious how sturdy that thing is. Could the push bar centersection actually push something? Say, help a car out of an intersection? I see that the centersection actually mounts to the frame at the tow hooks, but how sturdy are the brackets? Since it uses lower brackets also, I am worried about the strength of the upper brackets. I am about to give up on the aftermarket and have a real push bar made up for me.

The Push Bar is very strong. I have push two cars with it. You can buy the Push Bar without the Grill Guard. The brackets are quite heavy, however like anything else with excessive force I'm sure you can damage it. If you touch the car/truck you are going to push softly, they will hold up.

 

[SMasters]

Does anyone know if the wheel to wheel Luverne Megasteps will work on the mega cab dually?

 

[TFlory]

Those ONKI's are very nice- I saw em on a Chevy amd I really like them.