Any suggestions on make of nerf bars? I need a set bad or my wife is going to scalp me! Looking for a set that not only look good but will hold up to real world use. What brand have you installed?


Thanks

Hey, I looked around for a long time due to so many manufactures out there. All sit on the rig differently...some stick out, some in, some hang low and some hand close up. I wanted some the hugged close to the body, inward and upward. Went with WESTIN chome nerf bars. NO DRILLING required and mounts strongly to the body. See attached photo of my bars:


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/6E3_NerfBars.JPG

Same here. Westin Platinum series. If you truly want the best go with the Platinum. Chrome plated stainless steel, no fuss, no muss and no rust!

Sidebite252, I have Westin Nerf Bars on my '02 Crew Cab. So far, so good. Fit/finish seem to be good. No problem recommending them if they are the style you like. Here's a pic of how they look on my truck. Good Luck, DinoMaxhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/FF4_3F2_MVC-002F.JPG

I like the GM factory ones. They are pricey (about $690 list) to buy through the dealer, but I got an extremely good deal on mine because of my dad working for the dealer. They are cheaper if you buy order them up on the truck. The thing I like about them is that they have a single step pad that runs 3/4 of the length of the bar as opposed to two individual steps like the one in the picture above. Easier to hit when you step in and out of the cab. dmaxalliTech in Grand Rapids, MI works at a GMC garage there and has had some outstanding prices on them in the past. Check him out.

How much did you all pay for your Westins?

Westin's are one of the Best. Mine are 5 years old and the chrome is great. A decent deal for a chrome set is $335 out the door, about another $30-$40 for installation.


Part no's extended cab 25-1940, Crew Cab 25-1950. Change the last number to 5 for black powdercoat.


Platinum Chrome over Stainless, wheel 2 wheel will approach $500

I beg to differ on the Westin's - They are a piece of junk. I'm talking about the regular chrome model, not the platinums. Where I live we have lots of gravel - they chip up quickly. Then winter comes and with it comes lots of salt, and they rust badly. The chrome is so poor the rust just starts even where there is no chips and you can see by my sig my truck isn't very old. I wouldn't trust they're platinums up here either- look for something better. My 2 centshttp://dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Thumbs%20Down.gif

I beg to differ on the Westin's - They are a piece of junk. I'm talking about the regular chrome model, not the platinums. Where I live we have lots of gravel - they chip up quickly. Then winter comes and with it comes lots of salt, and they rust badly. The chrome is so poor the rust just starts even where there is no chips and you can see by my sig my truck isn't very old. I wouldn't trust they're platinums up here either- look for something better. My 2 centshttp://dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Thumbs%20Down.gif

Um, I AM 'up here' and my platinums are awesome. We sell lots of bars and the westins are the only ones that hold up. They also have an excellent warranty program. If you see and rust within 5 years, they will replace them for free. The platinums have lifetime warranty.

I priced them out for crew cabs before I ordered my truck and found that GM beat most of the competition for me. I get GMS pricing so they cost me $410 for chromed stainless installed and they fall under warranty. I think the regular price was $490. My last truck had the Westins and I was happy with them but they were black because the place I bought them from recommended black because the chromers chipped, or so they said.

Thanks guys - I'll check out the Westins - They sure look good on Surfer & Dino's trucks. I got a twin truck to Dino (but still bone stock.) That's fixin to change. I've seen a lot of Westins on Fords & Dodge truck but not that many GM HD in my area to look at. I feel sorry for the others! LOL! They don't know what there missing. I should have stayed out of these forums - After talking to some other DM junkies I'm sure fixing to start spending the bucks. Let the upgrade begin!!!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif

Does anyone know if the factory front mud flaps will work with the westin bars ?


Looks like it might be a close fit !

Does anyone know if the factory front mud flaps will work with the westin bars ?


Looks like it might be a close fit !





Should be no problem at all.

Rhino Nerf Steps.


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Kartattack & Max Power,
Thanks for the info !! Looks like it`s a go !

Try Bully Bars stainless chrome. I went with Bully over Westin the shop I bought from offered both brands it was just a personal preference and they were recomended by a local 4x4 shop. A little pricey compared to some but look good and hold up nice. Bully and Westin are comparable in price and quality.They are pretty well tucked in but are low enough and out enough to get in and out. Bully also has a lifetime warranty on Stainless and 3 years on black.


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Hi,I have stainless wheel to wheel step bars on my truck.They have three steps.They are mfg. by Willmore.I bought them from Accessories Direct in AZ.They were $305 + shipping.I also recently added factory molded mudflaps.They just touch the bars.I had trouble with the front flap mounting hardware but they look good.

I bought oval Westins as they are flatter and wider than coventional tubes and offer a wider step to use and they are aluminum and cannot rust. Just personal preference, too.

How about N-Fab?


I have a set on the way and a light bar.


http://www.n-fab.com/products/nerfbars/Full/truck%20113.jpg


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More Info here. (http://www.n-fab.com/Products.asp)





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I had the N-fabs on my F-250 and didn't care for them. After about 4 months, the front started to sag where I get in and out. Guess it could be that I weigh 320 lbs.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif

Both my brother and I bought polished stainless from EBay. $200 including shipping. I have had mine on for a year and a half and they still look great and I have no complaints. I weigh 240 and they don't move when I step on them to get in the truck. Just do a search for Nerf Bars on EBay. Here's a link to the same place my brother got his from.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=2465915021&amp;category=33 650

I'm happy with my black bars I got from GM. Real easy install.

I have the Smittybuilt wheel to wheel bars on mine. Very sturdy bars.


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I got mine from CArmic Direct. Black Powder Coated. Tehy hug the truck nice. They were very easy to put on, took about 20 minutes (with an air ratchet). Probably would be about 30 minutes without.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=2456514430&amp;category=33 650&amp;rd=1


These are the ones I got. I cannot remember the brand name on the box but it was a brand I recognized.





Don Miller


2004 D/A CC SB, 4" exhaust, air springs, juice with atitude on the way.

Westin Platinum Series....got mine from www.truckxpressions.com (http://www.truckxpressions.com), decent prices, good service

Wheel to Wheel is the way to go if you have a tool box or need stuff out of the back of your truck because they offer a step to access the bed. Edited by: tanner

I just ordered a set of WAAG wheel-to-wheel bars for $403 with free shipping from www.bestdarnparts.com (http://www.bestdarnparts.com)


They also have pretty decent prices on some other brands if you want stainless or chrome.


They don't charge shipping for anything.

4inch coming soon from Cloud-Rider Dsigns LTD.

I wish I had known that, Cloud. I would have waited to check them out. Are they going to be offered in a wheel-to-wheel configuration for the crew cab, long beds?

I just installed a set of Westin (Wheel 2 Wheel) Chrome / Platinum Series nerfs. Bought them from a local shop and they beat all the web based dealers when shipping was added on (These won't ship UPS or FedEX.) They look great - thanks for the ideas guys.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif

Ok, where did you get them? Around the Dallas area?

Westin "Oval Tube Steps” http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Thumbs Up.gif.</v:shape> They are extruded aluminum with a durable chrome plated finish. They are very light weight and strong. I live in a part of the country where they use way too much salt on the roads for winter driving. The chrome aluminum or stainless steel will last much longer when used in a corrosive environment. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Geek.gif</v:imagedata></v:shape>

Check out the DeeZee chromed stainless. Should beat prices from Westin, look just as nice. I'm happy with mine.

I priced them at several places including several on the web. Because of the length and weight of the wheel 2 wheel all the web sources wanted $90 to $125 just for shipping. 4 Wheel Parts in Plano was about $85 higher than what I scored them for local in Sherman. Took about an hour to install. So far - Their just what I wanted. Let's see if they hold up.