Who makes the best Nerf Bars?

[claymike]

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Lit Rhino nerf steps on mine.

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Mike Clay
2001 HO,6 speed QC,2500,4x4Dark Garnet Red,ISSPRO E&B gauges on A Pillar, Rhino Nerf Steps Lit, Series 3000 brush & grill guard, NW Custom rocker panels, Jacobs E-brake, all options except leather, Reese 20k hitch. Towing a 30' Gulf Stream Sea Hawk 5th Wheel triple slide. The Mule

 

[Davison]

Hey thanks guys for all the info! #ad
Wowsy: Your 'steelhorse' bars - Do they bolt to the frame or what makes them so solid? Sure look good.

Mike Clay: How are yours mounted? Are they solid? Love your Rocker panel covers. Are they from Northwest Customs also?

Thanks to all,

Richard

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2001. 5 2500 SLT+, QC/LB 4x4, ETH, 6spd, 3:54 LSD, camper/tow equip. , NV241HD, Bright Silver, Snug Top, Ispro w/3 pod pillar w/tweeter, Pyro, Boost & Mag Hytec cover w/temp guage, "Plain Wrap" (no decals or emblems)

 

[illflem]

Yet another one,I have Warn 4X bars. They are full length,which I like for reaching things in the bed. Easy to install and keep clean. Best thing about them is you need only pull two pins and they slip off,great for off roading.

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95' 25004X4,AT,Driftwood,Banks Stinger,Warn fender flairs and running boards(work truck)
95 3500,5 speed 3:54,BD E-brake,Driftwood,Banks&Psycotty,34,000 GCVW apple and tractor hauler(works harder truck)

 

[RedRam1]

I like the looks of BigBadDodge's Grizzly double bent nerf bars. Does anyone have any suggestions for where to order some? BBD seems to like his, anyone else with Grizzly's have any comments pro or con?

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2001. 5 2500 4x4 Quad SLT SB 3. 54 ETH/DEE

 

[claymike]

Richard, yes they are mounted on the frame and are very solid. The nerf steps are from Rhino and the rocker panels are from NW Custom.

Mike

 

[BigBadDodge]

RedRam1,
I ordered mine through Advanced auto when I was in NC, but you should be able to get them through any car parts store I think Auto Zone can order them for you as
well. Here is a link to there web page coming soon, http://www.grizzlyproducts.com/



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1997 Dodge Ram 2500 HD / Club Cab, Cummins Turbo Diesel (silencer ring removed), 4. 5" Skyjacker Double Flex suspension lift, 36x14. 5"x16. 5" Ground Hawg radial tires on 16. 5x9. 75 Weld Super Singles, dual steering stabilizer, 4. 10 precision gears, 33-tooth Speedo gear, Rhino liner, Grizzly double bent nerf bars, Bushwhacker flares, Kanduco grill insert, Confer super skid axle truss, DT Trac-bar, Moog tie rod system, Fabritech Traction bars, Energy sway bar bushings and end links. Truck Pic's

 

[Jetson]

They're not nerf bars, but the Kodiak Sidewinder electric steps automatically swing up out of the way when the door is closed. They come in alum. or black.

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99 2500 QC, LWB, 5spd, 3. 54 limited slip, Intense Blue, 275HP Injectors
Tow Lite trailer
96 KTM 360 EXC
99 Durango 4x4 360cid

 

[WOWZY]

Davison, The SteelHorse bars mount directly to the body support mounts like some of the others, but the brackets are made heavier and they use flat bar to connect the bottom of the brackets to the inner body, taking the stress off the body mounts. Any one could use this type of bracing to strengthen the other brands.

If I get my hands on a d-camera, I'll post some pics of the brackets and brace work.

 

[RedRam1]

Thanks BigBadDodge, I'll check with Autozone and Advanced today after work. Hopefully I can get 'em in stainless, my truck is a Flame Red non-sport, I believe with my chrome bumpers & Grill that chrome/stainless would look better. Did you like how the Grizzlies mounted?

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2001. 5 2500 4x4 Quad SLT SB 3. 54 ETH/DEE

 

[Davison]

Jetson -

How is the 'durability' and reliability of your Sidewinder's?

I've seen those and are really practical, moving out of the way and all. No clearance problems eh?

 

[Jetson]

Davison, I haven't had any problem with them, but they have only been on the truck 6 months. The step plate tucks up against the bottom of the cab, so you can still see it when closed. I didn't put any for the rear doors. The steps are easier for my wife than most nerf bars, because they swing down a little lower and they have a wide step that is parallel to the cab. I've been thinking of putting a switch on them though. Currently, the only way to stop them from swinging down is to unplug the fuse next to the battery. The company that makes them also makes the drive units used to open/close slideouts on a lot of RV's(Kwikee Products).

[This message has been edited by Jetson (edited 02-01-2001). ]