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Stirrup Steps for F250 HD

Old May 6, 2013 | 01:19 PM
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Stirrup Steps for F250 HD

I recently purchased a '97 F250 HD. I'd like to add stirrup steps (not nerf bars - just a simple step), but it doesn't look like there are any made specifically for that truck. There are a few "universal" fit, like Bully, but it's not clear that they work on the HD series. Has anyone installed a stirrup step on a '97 HD and how well did they fit? What brad and part no. did you use?

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Old May 6, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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It shouldn't matter if it's a 97 HD. Just find a fit for a 92-96 F-Series. Most parts manufacturers that make parts for these trucks just say 92-96, since the 97 F-2/350's are basically the same.
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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The 97 F250 HD was the same as the 96 down. Ford didn't build a 98 F250 HD the new model was a 99.
So if you have the 97 that looks just like the 92-96 your OK.
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Old May 7, 2013 | 12:58 AM
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Those steps can be very destructive to the rocker panels on these trucks.
 
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Old May 7, 2013 | 04:25 AM
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Those are FAR from the best step on these trucks, the Rocker is just then sheet metal that they bolt to with No bracing
 
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the Bully AS-200 steps come with bracing(I cant drill holes in my truck) that bolt through cab rocker, not side loading rocker like other steps
 
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Old Nov 10, 2019 | 10:18 PM
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That upper brace doesn't do much to prevent the rocker from being stressed and twisted. They can keep it.
 
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agreed. those steps will tear the rocker off over time. if the step does not mount to the frame, it should not be put on the truck.
 
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Originally Posted by TexasGuy001
That upper brace doesn't do much to prevent the rocker from being stressed and twisted. They can keep it.
Agreed 100 fold
 
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