running boards, nerf bars, step bars !!!

[Shorty81]

Thanks Shorty! Glad to be here, and I really enjoy mine just like Chevrolet built it since it only has 55k miles on it....can’t mess with it too much lol. It’s ready for tires soon so the struggle of choosing between 275 60’s and 255 70’s is strong right now, also can’t decide on white letters in or out?!

White letters out!! Truck is gorgeous.

 

[crpntr78]

I know this is an old thread, but I have a set of running boards in great shape off my 1977 if anyone is interested

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I'm interested. PM me price and shipping to 65264. Thank you.

 

[87notcher]

I'm interested. PM me price and shipping to 65264. Thank you.

message sent. Can also Text me at 281-300-7801 for more pics. Thanks

 

[16927]

I ended up taking the running boards off of my 81 C10 my ground clearance on a concrete floor was 8” .... too low And IMO the truck looks better with them off

 

[RoryH19]

I have nerf bars on my k5. They mount to the frame.

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[swilson143]

Nfab doesn't stock them, but they're available for squarebodies. They're just made to order after you've made the purchase. Very happy with mine.

 

[Ontheboulder]

so which brand of step does everyone recommend?? gonna need something for my 87 GMC. 4inch lift and I ain't getting any younger LOL!! I am thinking of just a hoop type step under the door. It had nerf bars on it when I got it but those are long gone. Kinda worried about attaching at the rocker panel but not much else t attach to. Any ideas??

 

[SirRobyn0]

so which brand of step does everyone recommend?? gonna need something for my 87 GMC. 4inch lift and I ain't getting any younger LOL!! I am thinking of just a hoop type step under the door. It had nerf bars on it when I got it but those are long gone. Kinda worried about attaching at the rocker panel but not much else t attach to. Any ideas??

I think we all have different likes and dislikes, so there won't be a one size fits all answer to this. I do not like the nerf bar type. The reason being is it is to easy for your foot to slip off, others may disagree with that statement, but I've had a couple nasty slips getting into customer trucks with those things.

I like old fashion running boards because there is more room for me to put my feet while trying to maneuver my body into a truck.

Now what I have are the cheap steps. Here's a decent picture of what I'm talking about.

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I put those on because I needed something affordable and quick, back when I first got the truck. The are ok. Installation is simple, but it took a little bit (when getting into drive) to get down how to put my left foot on the step and swing my body in without twisting my knee, which is easer for me than most due to bad joints.

Anyhow now that I'm use to them I'd do the steps again, but one day would like a set of old school running boards.

 

[Shorty81]

Hoop steps work well

 

[RecklessWOT]

Thanks Shorty! Glad to be here, and I really enjoy mine just like Chevrolet built it since it only has 55k miles on it....can’t mess with it too much lol. It’s ready for tires soon so the struggle of choosing between 275 60’s and 255 70’s is strong right now, also can’t decide on white letters in or out?!

OUT!

Out out out!

ALWAYS OUT!


lol

 

[RecklessWOT]

Just finishing installing a set of Aries stainless step bars on my Suburban.
Front mount is on the front body mount. Rear mount is via the front hanger of the rear spring.


The good part is they look and function great when they're finally installed.

Do you have pictures of them installed? I might want to do some on my 'Burb assuming they look good. I'm ageing very fast and it's a pain (literally) to hop in and out of the truck, and now that I'm putting the truck back on the road my daughter is gonna want to ride with me a lot so the step should make it easier for her to get in and out.

I had factory running boards but they rattled like hell and looked pretty bad so I ditched them. Technically I still have them but I've been using them as ramps to get stuff in and out of the back of my truck so they're shot now lol. Strangely enough, my rockers were perfect the whole time I had the running boards, but once I took them off it was like 2 or 3 years and the outer rockers completely fell apart (which is extra weird because my driveway is paved). Long story short, I like the sound of how those ones mount, once I put new rockers on and paint it I would love to have some nice looking running boards that are also sturdy.

 

[78C10BigTen]

OUT!

Out out out!

ALWAYS OUT!


lol

A bazillion times agreed!!!

 

[Backfoot100]

Do you have pictures of them installed? I might want to do some on my 'Burb assuming they look good. I'm ageing very fast and it's a pain (literally) to hop in and out of the truck, and now that I'm putting the truck back on the road my daughter is gonna want to ride with me a lot so the step should make it easier for her to get in and out.

I had factory running boards but they rattled like hell and looked pretty bad so I ditched them. Technically I still have them but I've been using them as ramps to get stuff in and out of the back of my truck so they're shot now lol. Strangely enough, my rockers were perfect the whole time I had the running boards, but once I took them off it was like 2 or 3 years and the outer rockers completely fell apart (which is extra weird because my driveway is paved). Long story short, I like the sound of how those ones mount, once I put new rockers on and paint it I would love to have some nice looking running boards that are also sturdy.

It's all right here in thia this thread. I like ' em.

Aries step bar install

I just put these step bars on and wanted to share my experiences, good and bad. Let me first note that I’m not a huge fan of running boards, steps or step bars. They serve a functional purpose under certain conditions but I still prefer my vehicles without. That said, on my original FWD 88 Sub...

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[AuroraGirl]

I think we all have different likes and dislikes, so there won't be a one size fits all answer to this. I do not like the nerf bar type. The reason being is it is to easy for your foot to slip off, others may disagree with that statement, but I've had a couple nasty slips getting into customer trucks with those things.

I like old fashion running boards because there is more room for me to put my feet while trying to maneuver my body into a truck.

Now what I have are the cheap steps. Here's a decent picture of what I'm talking about.

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I put those on because I needed something affordable and quick, back when I first got the truck. The are ok. Installation is simple, but it took a little bit (when getting into drive) to get down how to put my left foot on the step and swing my body in without twisting my knee, which is easer for me than most due to bad joints.

Anyhow now that I'm use to them I'd do the steps again, but one day would like a set of old school running boards.

too bad the shipping would be insane but I have 2 sets of aluminum , maybe it was 3, running boards
One or two is continental , the other is diamond plate I assume home made or just had a sticker but no longer

 

[SirRobyn0]

too bad the shipping would be insane but I have 2 sets of aluminum , maybe it was 3, running boards
One or two is continental , the other is diamond plate I assume home made or just had a sticker but no longer

I remember you sent me some pics IDK maybe a year or more. Ya, shipping is not going to work across the county anyway.