Nerf bar diameter???
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Nerf bar diameter???
Looking at putting on either 5” , 4”, or 3” nerf bars. Does anyone have any advice on which size to choose? If you have any pics handy and wouldn’t mind sharing I’d greatly appreciate it!! Thank you!
I thought something like these:
https://runningboardwarehouse.com/io...nerf-bars.html
https://runningboardwarehouse.com/sh...nerf-bars.html
https://runningboardwarehouse.com/sh...nerf-bars.html
I thought something like these:
https://runningboardwarehouse.com/io...nerf-bars.html
https://runningboardwarehouse.com/sh...nerf-bars.html
https://runningboardwarehouse.com/sh...nerf-bars.html
Fleet Mechanic
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Well, size is your choice but if it were me I'd go with stainless. I don't care what magical powder coat finish a manufacturer applies, all it takes is one scrape or rock chip in the powder coat to start the rust. Once powder coat starts rusting under the coating things get ugly quickly. Particularly if you live in an area where they salt the roads.
Laughing Gas
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I just got to ask this. When did side steps become "nerf" bars? Our race cars have nerf bars for a dam good reason but I don't see any of our trucks on a circle track needing protection from an open wheel/ trie.
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But hey, if you like the look, it's your truck. Go for it. How many people spend thousands on lift kits, big tires, and outrageously expensive phony bead lock wheels and would never dream of going off road and scraping up those expensive wheels.
You should do whatever makes you happy. It's your truck.
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LOL! When I was a kid, and was building model cars, the things we called nerf bars are what they call bull bars now. Maybe it's a generational thing?
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Actually, I think a lot of people confuse steps with rock sliders designed to protect the rocker panels off road. They don't. A true rock slider uses brackets either welded or bolted to the frame that are actually stronger than the tube so they're not the point of failure. These steps will fold up like a beer can if you drag the 4,000 pound truck they're attached to over a boulder.
But hey, if you like the look, it's your truck. Go for it. How many people spend thousands on lift kits, big tires, and outrageously expensive phony bead lock wheels and would never dream of going off road and scraping up those expensive wheels.
You should do whatever makes you happy. It's your truck.
But hey, if you like the look, it's your truck. Go for it. How many people spend thousands on lift kits, big tires, and outrageously expensive phony bead lock wheels and would never dream of going off road and scraping up those expensive wheels.
You should do whatever makes you happy. It's your truck.
Haha itt's not a generational thing (I'm 26), I'd never call those nerf bars
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I have these on my 2001, have been on for over ten years and look great still
https://www.realtruck.com/nerf-bars-...er1=4294965152
https://www.realtruck.com/nerf-bars-...er1=4294965152
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3 inch nerf bars are popular for an aftermarket choice but usually only because of the low cost. For those who care about appearance, I would stick with a 5" wide option like many above said. These are much more "fitting" for a full size truck. In regards to the finish, Stainless steel is definitely going to be the most resistant to rust and corrosion. If you're really wanting to go with a black option, I would look at Steelcraft's BlackOut Series. Those have proven themselves to hold up well in climates that experience snow and ice on the roads.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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3" seems way too small to me. I'd have to agree with above and go with 5". Also, you don't want to go too small or you run the risk of getting your foot between the bar and the truck. Not a good thing.
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