Nerf bar questions

98_1LE · June 24, 2005

Hello. This is my first truck, and I am pretty clueless. It is a little difficult to get into as I am only 5'8". I would like to get a set of nerf bars, and would like some guidance on what to look for. Length, brands, finish, etc. I don't want to paint them body color.

Thanks,

Chuck

dewfpo · June 24, 2005

I went with GM OE, they are chrome plated stainless steel. Will last forever. Bought them from GMpartsdirect.com. The cutout and rubber pad run completely between the two doors on the crew cab instead of most aftermarket ones that have a seperate cutout/pad for each door.

Just my preference.

DEWFPO

98_1LE · June 24, 2005

I didn't realize there was an OE solution. Do you have the part number(s)?

SxViper · June 24, 2005

I have the Nasta. Everything is stainless steel right down to the bolts that hold them onto the truck. Cheaper than GM OEM too.

Scyry · June 24, 2005

I got Westins on my truck, they have held up so far. They got a little more flex in them than I care for when you step on them, that is my only complaint on them.

JRKRACE · June 24, 2005

Westin Chrome Plated Stainless for me.....The GM's were a little pricey and I scored a deal on the Westins. Lifetime warranty on the chrome, easy install, and look and fit great on the truck. My wife and kids enjoy them....

SimplyRAD · June 24, 2005

Try WAAG. It is what I have for side step bars.

Freyguy · June 24, 2005

I don't have them yet, but I like the look of the N-Fab's best. They have more of an "offroad" look. Just my $0.02.

http://www.n-fab.com/

GF7PE · June 25, 2005

Hello. This is my first truck, and I am pretty clueless. It is a little difficult to get into as I am only 5'8". I would like to get a set of nerf bars, and would like some guidance on what to look for. Length, brands, finish, etc. I don't want to paint them body color.

Thanks,

Chuck

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ah its not that high. 5'6" here and mine is much higher

I don't have them yet, but I like the look of the N-Fab's best. They have more of an "offroad" look. Just my $0.02.

http://www.n-fab.com/

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yup me too. waiting for someone to come up with a group buy

silverado3500 · June 25, 2005

I also have the westins (came with both my 2000 3500 and my Ford-350. Both are chrome, however the ones on the 3500 flex a little, while I have no flex whatsoever on the Ford.

dewfpo · June 26, 2005

I didn't realize there was an OE solution. Do you have the part number(s)?

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P/N 12498956

The nerf bars don't actually bend as some folks think, the installation requires the brackets for the bars to be mounted underneath the rubber cab bushings. So... when you step on the bars you slightly compress the bushing and it feels as thought the bar gives a little.

DEWFPO

bigdogs · June 26, 2005

I plan on getting some for mine too and one thing on my "list" is that is has to be frame mounted, no body mounts at all. Also with the salt used here, chromed stainless is the only way to go. I was looking at Westin wheel to wheel but will look at the GM ones too.

ABQFirefighter · June 27, 2005

I bought the wheelwell to wheelwell version. Not sure if I'd like them or not at first, but after using the heck out of that rear portion to reach things in the bed, I'll never have any other kind.

bigdogs · June 28, 2005

I was at the dealer last night and found out they also have a 4" bar model as well. Price on them is double what the 3" set cost tho. I'll probably go with the Westin's wheel to wheel.

USA1Fan · June 28, 2005

I bought the wheel-to-wheel stainless steel bars, and like ABQFirefighter I'll never have anything else. They're way too handy for putting things into the front of my bed or getting things out, especially with my fold-a-cover tonneau. (Bought a bedgate bed divider that sits just behind the front panel on the fold-a-cover, making a nice compartment for groceries, etc., and leaving the rest of the bed for longer / dirtier stuff).