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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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Talking nerf bars

As a new owner of a 03 f350cc,lb,4x4 I am looking for a set of nerf bars or steps that drop down from the truck.
I am a little on the short size and my wife is even shorter.
I am looking for any suggestions that anyone might have.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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The factory tube steps work very well for steps. You can see them in my truck pic below and in my album.

They hang a little low for serious off road use, but for general "haul my middle age spread into the cab" use they work well.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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I ordered a set off ebay. They should be here tonight. I'll try to get pics this weekend. Hope for no rain!
 
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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I like these Go Rhino Dominator steps, they drop down a little.

 
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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I has Smitty-bilt on my last truck, didn't like them very much. They flexed a lot, although they did get hit by sliding Lexus SUV (that lost control in the snow) without damage.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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I'm replacing my factory steps with some Nfab steps. I looked at the amp-research steps, and the only reason I'm going with Nfab is to get the third step for the bed.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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I love my Smittybilt steps! The factory ones that are similar hang wayyy too low for my taste. Mine are solid, no flex to them whatsoever. A friend has the Amp-research type steps on his truck with an 8 inch lift and 37's. They are nice too....but pricey!!!!
 
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 07:55 AM
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I like my Smittybuilt steps as well, but if you live in snow country I would recommend either stainless steel or something powder coated. My Smittybuilt are chrome, I do take my truck off the road quite a bit. My steps have been kinda sand blasted from rocks getting kicked up from the front tires and now I got rust on those spots. If you don't live in the snow country and don't take it off road the chrome will be fine. I think my next steps are going to be the Putco Boss Bars. The amp research are nice, but I could see snow getting caked on underneath the truck and then freezing them so they won't come down.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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I agree with redford, the Ford OEM ones are great. They hold up real well. 90k miles and 5 salt filled New England winters and they atill look like new. They are firm and dont flex.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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I had the dealer put on Ford nerf bars right away and we had them put on the widest ones so the dogs could get good footing when they get in the truck.
 

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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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I also have the NFABs and man are those nice. I like the look, I like the lower profile, and I also got them over others for that 3rd step. Very handy.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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Our shop has a big selection of nerf bars for your truck here: http://motorhaven.autoanything.com/nerf-bars/20A10030A1.aspx

You could also check out our running boards: http://motorhaven.autoanything.com/nerf-bars/20A50070A1.aspx

and truck steps: http://motorhaven.autoanything.com/nerf-bars/20A50294A1.aspx
 
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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Finally uploaded my pics. Wheel to wheel stainless. Finish and welding look great.

Best part about them? 200 SHIPPED brand new!
http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o...Bench400/F250/
 
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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I like my stock bars. I Used to have running boards on my old truck and had to put my foot sideways to get in.
 
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