Assist Steps / Running Boards / Nerf Bars

[BigBlue2014]

On 5/12/2021 at 11:10 AM, aleeuw said:

 

Just ordered a set with plug-n-play, any tips/tricks/hints/dos/donts you would suggest?

How long did it take you to install?

The installation took me about 2-2.5 hours and I did it by myself in my driveway. If you have a friend or an extra set of hands help you on the part where you hold the step up to the brackets and bolt them down that will make things easier. One other thing I will suggest is to use some blue loctite on the bracket bolts that hold the brackets to the truck. Mine vibrated loose and I found out it was a semi common thing with some trucks so I applied the Loctite (threadlocker) and it's been perfect since (over a year now). Other than that, just take your time and you will love them.

[aleeuw]

3 hours ago, BigBlue2014 said:

The installation took me about 2-2.5 hours and I did it by myself in my driveway. If you have a friend or an extra set of hands help you on the part where you hold the step up to the brackets and bolt them down that will make things easier. One other thing I will suggest is to use some blue loctite on the bracket bolts that hold the brackets to the truck. Mine vibrated loose and I found out it was a semi common thing with some trucks so I applied the Loctite (threadlocker) and it's been perfect since (over a year now). Other than that, just take your time and you will love them.

Awesome, thanks for the insight! They just got delivered so I can't wait to get home and install them. 

[heateyal]

I am currently checking out power running boards on 4wheelonline. Something that's easy to install on my 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Double Cab.

[Truckboattruck]

On 2/29/2020 at 12:23 PM, Brian2015 said:

 

How did they break? Hard to tell from the photo. I just put some of these on my truck, but I live in VA where we've only had a few frosts yet.

[Cupton]

Im seeing more and more chips in the coating on my '18 OEM nerf bars. I'm seriously considering getting them sprayed with Line-X. I got an email estimate from the local Line-X place for $250-$300 (without seeing them). Im getting tired of finding a new chip in the powder coat every week. I was just going to take them off, but seeing as how my wife, daughter and mother are both vertically challenged it's in my best interest (and safety) that I keep them on. 

[BigBlue2014]

On 6/13/2023 at 4:01 PM, Cupton said:

Im seeing more and more chips in the coating on my '18 OEM nerf bars. I'm seriously considering getting them sprayed with Line-X. I got an email estimate from the local Line-X place for $250-$300 (without seeing them). Im getting tired of finding a new chip in the powder coat every week. I was just going to take them off, but seeing as how my wife, daughter and mother are both vertically challenged it's in my best interest (and safety) that I keep them on. 

For that price, you should be able to take them off and spray them with one of those DIY bedliner kits for a fraction of the cost.