Thank God for dremel tools!
The Ford OEM bolts were junk, had to cut two of them off....
these steps are a great fit, easy install, but as I've read on here before, the directions are poor. If you plan on installing, take your time and do a dry run first. The Nasta steps don't have the middle bracket, but feel very solid without it. And, they use a backing plate versus screwing into the THIN metal under the rocker panel....any questions, let me know.
I can't recall where they got them, but it was my $230 b-day present....

pics at (someday I'll learn how to post here)

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/rsylvstr/my_photos

 

We carry Nasta and the qualitiy is very nice. I reccomend them to anyone.. But do dry fit them and pay attention when installing.

 

The bars look great. They were my choice also but my wife needed a wider step, so I put on the westin oval bars. They are also a nice bar, but more expensive.

 

I contacted one vendor regarding the Nasta's because I was looking for something that would extend slightly, even if only 6", towards the bed/back tire....he assured me these would...of course, they don't....and I bought from a different vendor. They are a much cleaner look compared to the OEM.

I looked at the Westin's also, but I was sold on the completely stainless steel setup of these.

will a regular wax help preserve them????

 

I wonder why they rusted like that, Mine look brand new. Must be the NY salt. I noticed a little rust under the door as well.
They look nice on your truck.

 

Thanks! Definitely the NY Salt....tears everything up. and, I usually put it up for 4 months in the winter!

Going to hit her with some rust bullet this summer....

 

just learned how to use photobucket, pretty cool...much better than yahoo