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Feb 8, 2008 | 01:00 PM

Gage2502

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Westin Step Bars

Hey guys, on my 2000 White Expedition Sport my step bars are pretty rusty they are gray in color I was going to replace them with Westin Platinum Series Stainless Steel ones I found them for $310.00.
What to you guys think about westin?
Thanks ~Gage~

Feb 8, 2008 | 01:11 PM

fordboy67

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Depending on how much salt they use on the roads in Chicago, I live in Minnesota and have not had very good luck with any aftermarket step bars without coating them. I went through a set per year until I coated a set on an old truck I had in 98. I had them coated with Line-x. I sold the truck in 06 and even after almost eight years the bars still looked like new. If you don't mind the black finish I think this is the way to go. Hope this helps.

Feb 8, 2008 | 02:48 PM

sbclemens

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I bought my 98 without the factory running boards and installed Smittybuilt. The ones I got are chrome but if I had it to do over again I would have gone with the black and had them powder coated. Not much chance of rust here in Phoenix.

Feb 8, 2008 | 02:54 PM

CapeF250

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I have the black Westins on my truck since 2002.I like them alot.
They still look great.Have held up well.

Feb 8, 2008 | 03:18 PM

ToughBuiltFord

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Originally Posted by Gage2502

Qualitywise theyre excellent..price is a little high but able to beat 310 based on what you're looking for

http://motorhaven.autoanything.com/n.../10A50172.aspx

Feb 8, 2008 | 06:50 PM

woodsracer416

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Check Summit Racing also. I just picked up a set of their polished stainless steel nerfs for my 05 for $149. They were having some sort of sale on them, and they're actually really nice.

Feb 8, 2008 | 07:26 PM

Gage2502

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I checked summit first, thats where I buy most of my stuff from.
They had the Westin Platinum Series Stainless Steel ones for $460
I got them for $310. Same model # too.
~Gage~