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.

[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.

[jeffahart]

Also, regarding lift. I have 4" skyjacker softride in the front. Rear is ORD (Off Road Design) shackle flip with zero rates and stock springs. I am running 33"s on 17 inch wheels.

j

[flashed]

That step looks great .

[68panelman]

Thanks Jeff, they look 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!

[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

[suburban99]

Originally Posted by 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.

Attachment 1712681

Nice truck, what did you use for screws for mounting the handles above the doors? I have the exact set in my garage but haven't installed yet...also how about the A pillar handles?

[jeffahart]

Originally Posted by suburban99

Nice truck, what did you use for screws for mounting the handles above the doors? I have the exact set in my garage but haven't installed yet...also how about the A pillar handles?

I used the screws that came with the handles. I bought the handles at a town by me that is a local truck stop. It has two big stores that sell accessories for Semis; I mention it because I can spend forever digging around it those places, I love those stores! You could pop in a truck store and check out the packing and match the screws. I remember them being a fine thread metal screw. I think I used course on my pillars. Anyhow, here's a pic of my pillar handle. And here's and old thread where I was asking about pillar grab handles, then posted how I made some on the cheap and easy!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530992

Here's the pillar grab.

[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"

[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?

[jeffahart]

Originally Posted by 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?

Yes all mounting hardware and instructions, and it came in a big box as I remember. You know, I kind of remember having to search the internet a bit to find out if it was the correct fit. You can grab the name of the maker and part number and do a google search, or try to contact the seller. I pulled the link in my post off my order history form Amazon. I don't know if they would resolve my order history link to a different part if the item is no longer stocked... but you never know... I do know they don't dig returns if they can avoid it! But what good is the part listing if they don't tell what if fits, I find that annoying. But it's worth the homework for free shipping to doorstep.

[jeffahart]

Originally Posted by 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?

OK here I found it at their site. Has the fitment details for year below description. Matches the amazon number. I felt bad I might have been selling bad dope!

https://www.ariesautomotive.com/part/204036-2


j

[tim71]

jeffahart, I appreciate all the info you provided. I think these nerf bars look great and should solve my entry/exit issues. I should have my truck completed soon, finishing up a lot of small issues. Thanks again.

[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.