Side step suggestions?
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Side step suggestions?
Bone stock '96 crew cab F250 4x4 that has become the daily "short bus" with the 5'4" wife, a 6yr and a 13yr old hopping up into it a couple of times a day.
Though I like the look of the big cast aluminum hoop/steps I do not want a step that attaches to the cab or through the rocker panel. And I'd like the steps to keep the shoes off of the rocker panels too.
Does anyone have suggestions on solid steps that bolt only to the frame? I do have access to a fabrication shop so your ideas are appreciated!
Thanks!!
Though I like the look of the big cast aluminum hoop/steps I do not want a step that attaches to the cab or through the rocker panel. And I'd like the steps to keep the shoes off of the rocker panels too.
Does anyone have suggestions on solid steps that bolt only to the frame? I do have access to a fabrication shop so your ideas are appreciated!
Thanks!!
Last edited by LeoJr; Oct 27, 2011 at 06:20 AM. Reason: Edited to add the "access to shop" comment.
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A tad of info
Bone stock '96 crew cab F250 4x4 that has become the daily "short bus" with the 5'4" wife, a 6yr and a 13yr old hopping up into it a couple of times a day.
Though I like the look of the big cast aluminum hoop/steps I do not want a step that attaches to the cab or through the rocker panel. And I'd like the steps to keep the shoes off of the rocker panels too.
Does anyone have suggestions on solid steps that bolt only to the frame?
Thanks!!
Though I like the look of the big cast aluminum hoop/steps I do not want a step that attaches to the cab or through the rocker panel. And I'd like the steps to keep the shoes off of the rocker panels too.
Does anyone have suggestions on solid steps that bolt only to the frame?
Thanks!!
I have looked and have not found any like mine yet, but I will look again.
Mine are mounted the the main beams with a sideways A-frame flat bar. There are running lights just under the edge. Stainless with outter rolled and skid bars with rubber incerts. I will see if there is a manufacture marking on them some where.
and repost.
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Don't know if this is what you're looking for, but I do have some really good "westin' nerf bars that actually bolt to the cab/body bolts......They don't bolt to the frame, but they don't bolt to the body really either.....kind of a best of both worlds situation....and as far as I've really seen, most nerf bars bolt up that way.
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Here are 2 choices.
Westin nerf bars. They are ONLY available in chrome&black(no stainless) and ARE kinda close to the rocker, but are frame mounted
Next choice is DeeZEee tough steps. Frame mounted and are a steel/aluminum design. Are a VERY FUNCTIONAL step.
Westin nerf bars. They are ONLY available in chrome&black(no stainless) and ARE kinda close to the rocker, but are frame mounted
Next choice is DeeZEee tough steps. Frame mounted and are a steel/aluminum design. Are a VERY FUNCTIONAL step.
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Where did you get the visor? Looks good.
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Thanks for the tip on the DeeZee Tough Steps, Brad! They look really nice.
But I just looked up the price - at least $200 EACH (not per pair)!
So I'm looking at over $800 for a set for my crew cab - youch!
I just can't sink that kind of $ into steps when I don't use the truck that often. I need something though, as my wife & kids really can't deal with the big step up.
But I just looked up the price - at least $200 EACH (not per pair)!
So I'm looking at over $800 for a set for my crew cab - youch!
I just can't sink that kind of $ into steps when I don't use the truck that often. I need something though, as my wife & kids really can't deal with the big step up.
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Thanks for the tip on the DeeZee Tough Steps, Brad! They look really nice.
But I just looked up the price - at least $200 EACH (not per pair)!
So I'm looking at over $800 for a set for my crew cab - youch!
I just can't sink that kind of $ into steps when I don't use the truck that often. I need something though, as my wife & kids really can't deal with the big step up.
But I just looked up the price - at least $200 EACH (not per pair)!
So I'm looking at over $800 for a set for my crew cab - youch!
I just can't sink that kind of $ into steps when I don't use the truck that often. I need something though, as my wife & kids really can't deal with the big step up.
here is a link to some for LESS THAN 200 a PAIR
Dee Zee DZ 23 Tough Step
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Dont know where you were looking but they are sold as a PAIR, not individually
here is a link to some for LESS THAN 200 a PAIR
Dee Zee DZ 23 Tough Step
here is a link to some for LESS THAN 200 a PAIR
Dee Zee DZ 23 Tough Step
Parts Bin - Auto Parts and Accessories Catalog - d3723 1996 ford f-250 side_steps dee_zee - 1996 Ford F-250
Could there really be this kind of pricing discrepancy on this item (168/pair vs. over 200 each), or is there confusion on the part of the sellers?
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