I finally got my truck back from the body shop today. I an very pleased with the results. I have some pics of the repaired rear end in my gallery.
I also got to install those nfab nerf bars tonight. Pics also in the gallery. Let me know what you think.

Steve

 

I think the N-Fab bars look great on your truck. I have wanted a set for a long time now and wasn't sure if they were worth the money. How is the fit/finish on them?

I have a Reg. Cab (Check Gallery) and am not sure how they would look, but definitely need to do something, because the wife can't hardly get in it the way it sits.

 

looks good congrats!

 

TJ, I now see what you meant by them maybe flexing some because of they way the attach. When I step on them they do flex the rockers some. Keep in mind I only weigh 160lbs. I was looking at the nerf bar brackets. Seems it would be pretty easy to make a new bracket to go from the frame of the truck to the nfab mounting brackets. My only concern is will vibration from the frame be transferred into the cab if I do that?

 

I think I was supposed to get you some pics of how my bars bolt up wasn't I? I weigh 280 so they would flex alot under me! Also if you ever get tapped in the side by another car (happened to me right after I installed my step tubes) it will bend the rocker all up! not good. I would rather the frame take the little hits.

 

So you're saying I should mount it to the frame and remove the brackets from the rockers? You did mention getting some pics of how yours mount, but I get the idea seeing mine up there.

 

Mine still flex so tying into the rockers is not a bad idea but you might need to isolate it with some rubber for vibration and movement like you mentioned.

 

So where exactly do these bolt up? I would have thought they atleast had a bracket that tied onto the frame. I agree with you guys - It seems like it could really mess up the body on your truck if you were to get into a "minor accident". Hmmm, should I reconsider not getting these?..........

 

They look really nice!!!!! Great looking truck.

 

i wouldnt go from the cab to the frame your gonna tear the body up doing that since its mounted on bushings to let the frame flex under the body. i would just fab up some brackets to go strait to the frame. i built some for my truck that go right to the frame and had the main bar out far enough that i can get a high lift under it. i only use the jack where theres a bar going back to the frame and have reinforced thoose areas a bit more. ill have pics up in about a month when the rest of the suspension is done on the truck.