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Any body else out there do this
On the final days of my build and was wondering if anybody else out there does this to their step side steps. I have not seen it on a rebuilt truck, but I think it is the right thing to do
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Re: Any body else out there do this
Is that grip tape?
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Re: Any body else out there do this
Good old skate board grip tape. That is how it came from the factory
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Re: Any body else out there do this
I've had and seen quite a few stepside and have never seen that. I'm pretty sure that's not factory.
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Re: Any body else out there do this
Was on mine when I tore it apart and it was factory color. That's the thing. We never do see them like that
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Re: Any body else out there do this
Ive seen it done but never from the factory maybe the dealer installed them.
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Re: Any body else out there do this
Something to look into
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Re: Any body else out there do this
Either way. Do you guys like this?
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Re: Any body else out there do this
A few stepsides around here have their steps chrome plated
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Re: Any body else out there do this
I never did like that option
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Re: Any body else out there do this
I'm not sure I like it, but not because it doesn't look good - I'd be afraid it'd encourage folks to step on them!
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Yep! I did it to mine back in '87 it lasted about 15 yr's and it was gittin worn down so I removed it and haven't replaced it.
BTW I can tell you with out a doubt that it was NOT factory cuz I bought my truck New! and I custom ordered my truck and I don't remember it being optional either. In all the years that I've gone to shows or just around town I've never seen anyone else do this. Besides my self and now you. Good job BTW. |
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Re: Any body else out there do this
I bought a stepper new in 76, the steps didn't have anything other than paint on them.
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Re: Any body else out there do this
Somebody steps on it. I have the authority to break their leg. And that includes my kids. And they know it
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Re: Any body else out there do this
Well now that just sucks. I always thought it was factory. I wonder if it is on there because I have a sport. It was factory paint I took off. Oh well. I still like it. It's different
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Re: Any body else out there do this
This was really common in the 70's. Hickey Enterprises sold strips of Grip tape for the rockers just inside to the door jamb to help avoid slipping with wet/muddy feet
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Re: Any body else out there do this
i think I had that as well. Need to back and look at some pics. I have enough left over to put them on. Thought about that earlier today
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Re: Any body else out there do this
I stepped on my steps today, and I'm 260 lbs lmao, why not step on them?
I think it's a good idea, I was going to put something on mine.
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Re: Any body else out there do this
Why invite someone to step on all your hard work by putting that on there.
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Re: Any body else out there do this
Looks good! When my truck was painted the shop Rhino Lined the steps, then painted them. So you got a tough, semi-non slip surface color matched.
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Re: Any body else out there do this
Ain't no grip tape going on my sidesteps! They are chrome and glorious and not ment for stepping on anyways, makes em dirty lol
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BTW The step it self invites people to step on 'em especially kid's it's just one of them stupid human things we do! ![]() |
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