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Old Dec 4, 2004 | 09:30 PM
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Confused about nerf bars

I am looking to put step tubes on my truck for less than $300.00. That leaves me with Nasta, Bully, Wildcat, and Grizzley so far as my reasearch has taken me. Any recomendations? I would prefer the step to be as low as possible. I would like to see daylight between the truck and steps so it does not look lower. Thanks for any help.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 03:31 AM
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Do a search on ebay for f250, and you will find all kinds of nerf bars for these trucks. And just about anything else you could think of.

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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 06:51 AM
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Give MotorHaven a call, one of our sponsors, I know they have Westin, could maybe get the ones for your truck...never hurts to call...takes only a minute
 
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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I guess I didn't make myself clear. I have already spent hours researching this and those names are the ones I can afford. I would like to know if anyone has one of them and would reccomend them. Westin are too much money. Yes I looked on Ebay but was hoping to get an honest opinion here. Thanks
 
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 07:13 PM
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I have smittybuilt bars on my truck, you can see them in my gallery. They were 180.00 bucks on ebay.

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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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Check in Summit magazine, I think I paid about a $150 for mine for my 02 Crew Cab. I dont remember what company they were from. If you have looked there already in your research... than I am of no help.

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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 06:39 AM
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I have NASTAs. Bought them from a local dealer (about $250). The attractive thing to me was the all stainless construction. I don't have a picture of the truck, but if I draw a line between the front and rear hubs on my truck, that is about the centerline of the bar. I have stock 235/85 tires. Installation took 1/2 hr or less by myself.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 09:31 PM
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Looking forward to tommorow when I get one of my guys to help me hold a masons line down the side of my truck. I don't know why but everybody at work thinks I'm obsessed with my truck. Thanks for the help everybody!
 
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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 11:57 PM
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I have the factory nerf/steps on my F250SC 4x4.

I'm going to the dealership to look at a Ford GT this week. While there I'm going to take a good look at the factory running board steps. I think I like them better than the tube steps. I might be inclined to sell my factory nerf steps. If they're what you're looking for.

 
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nerf step bars

Originally Posted by swanee
I am looking to put step tubes on my truck for less than $300.00. That leaves me with Nasta, Bully, Wildcat, and Grizzley so far as my reasearch has taken me. Any recomendations? I would prefer the step to be as low as possible. I would like to see daylight between the truck and steps so it does not look lower. Thanks for any help.
i have tubular step bars off my o5' cc for sale $150.00 plus freight all hardware included
 

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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 07:06 PM
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I appreciate the offer but I'm partial to the type that return 90 degrees and appear to go back under the cab.If I 'm not mistaken the Ford tubes are pretty much straight with a little bend on the end. Not sure about the 05 though. Thanks
 
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