Truck Step or Nerf Bar

[tim71]

I am curious if anyone is aware of a truck step or nerf bar that is available for our era of trucks. Part of my build was a 2" Tuff Country spring lift. After I got cab back on frame, it was apparent that my 2" lift was probably closer to 4 inches. I'm 6'1 and it's difficult for me to get in and out of truck. Short of a milk crate, I don't know how my wife will get in truck. I really like how the truck sits and looks, so I'm not that anxious to spend $ on new leaf springs that may or may not lower the truck to where I thought the 2"Tuff Country would have put it. I've searched the internet some, but can't find anything.

[jeffahart]

I have these, I stand on them all the time. No drilling into rockers! It's the main reason I got them, they use the body mount bolts and a couple holes in the frame. I think I was even able to use existing holes in the frame without drilling. I also have grab handles above the door and on the pillars.

I got them off Amazon a few years ago.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Now that I see that picture posted it's not very good. I will try to find or take a better one if you are interested. They work for me, and I like the chrome

[tim71]

Jeffahart, Yes I'm interested. If it's not to much trouble I would love to see a few more pictures. How about a picture of their connection to frame and maybe a closer picture looking downward on them. I really like that they're chrome. Your truck looks great, what kind of lift? Thanks.

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by jeffahart

I have these, I stand on them all the time. No drilling into rockers! It's the main reason I got them, they use the body mount bolts and a couple holes in the frame. I think I was even able to use existing holes in the frame without drilling. I also have grab handles above the door and on the pillars.

I got them off Amazon a few years ago.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Now that I see that picture posted it's not very good. I will try to find or take a better one if you are interested. They work for me, and I like the chrome

Attachment 1712329

I use the same bars. I believe they also come in black, but I'm not positive. The stainless are pretty nice though.

[Sweeet67]

Originally Posted by BrianG

I use the same bars. I believe they also come in black, but I'm not positive. The stainless are pretty nice though.

Great lookin truck, BrianG!

[jeffahart]

Originally Posted by Sweeet67

Great lookin truck, BrianG!

x2 - For sure, that truck needs a kudos... super nice!

[tim71]

BrianG, just curious, what kind of lift does your truck have? Also, what size are your tires? Your truck looks great.

[Husker]

Nice Truck, That is how I want my GMC 4x4 to look when I get it done.
Ron

[special-K]

I see what you mean. I would have guessed your truck had a 4" lift.

[68panelman]

Interested in mounting pictures also

[bw46]

Good Question Tim71, I was wondering the same thing.

[suburban99]

Here's the ones I put on my 72 K10

[jeffahart]

Here's a few more pic perspectives and the mounting points. I choose these because they don't mount to rockers. If you jump on them they flex the body mounts. But for normal stepping they don't move. I'm thinking about fabricating some traction steps. If I do I will use the mounting hardware from these steps. The step bars bend way back to the frame. If you mount these and need body rubber, it's good time to replace those. What's the white stuff? I went through my L.O. a couple weeks ago. Note: white lithium grease on areas with metal to metal contact is a part of my maintenance lube order.

Step view


Bar reaches clear back to frame and body mounts for mounting


Side view


Front mounting


Rear mounting

[jeffahart]

Not enough space for one more pics in last post. I use these grab handles every day. I have pillar handles also, but these get the most use by me for sure. I wrap in steering wheel tape.

Grab handles above door.

[El Dorado Jim]

Originally Posted by suburban99

Here's the ones I put on my 72 K10

where did you get your steps?

[suburban99]

Originally Posted by El Dorado Jim

where did you get your steps?

ebay...about $39 pair AS-600 I believe.

[flashed]

That step looks great .

[jeffahart]

Originally Posted by flashed

That step looks great .

They really do look nice. And the funny thing is you forget about them and just naturally get used to them for getting in an out. Don't listen to the dribble on TV. Chrome will get you home. I choose chrome when it's appropriate and looks good. I ain't in the army no more... don't need tactical... need some good looks too! And chrome always looks good!

[68panelman]

Thanks Jeff, they look great

[jeffahart]

Originally Posted by 68panelman

Thanks Jeff, they look great

Welcome.... keep on truckin'!

[68panelman]

I was hoping they would fit on my blazer, I measured my 67 cab mounts and I get 41-1/2" Center to Center and 38" on the Blazer mounts.
Any chance of getting the center distance on the bars?




Thanks, Mike

[jeffahart]

Originally Posted by 68panelman

I was hoping they would fit on my blazer, I measured my 67 cab mounts and I get 41-1/2" Center to Center and 38" on the Blazer mounts.
Any chance of getting the center distance on the bars?




Thanks, Mike

Yes 42" or if I got underneath(I measured from above) it could be 41 1/2 like you said above. But definitely not 38"

[68panelman]

Originally Posted by jeffahart

Yes 42" or if I got underneath(I measured from above) it could be 41 1/2 like you said above. But definitely not 38"

Thanks for taking the time to measure.

[gearheadperkins]

Good looking trucks..

[tim71]

jeffahart, Thanks for the info and pictures. When I follow the link you provided in your first post, I see a picture of the nerf bar, but not the mounting brackets. Did the mounting brackets come with nerf bar all as 1 package. The link makes no reference to what year or vehicle they will fit?