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I'm looking at getting some stainless 3" round nerf bars for my '08. Came across Raptor bars on the internet for $200 shipped. That's alot better price than Westin. Does anyone have raptor bars on their truck? Are they good quality? I have Luverne bars on my '97 since new and they have held up great.

 

The one thing that bugs me about some nerf bars is that they hang down too low from the rocker and I can't stand that. I like them to be up just a couple inches from the rocker. The Luverne's on my '97 are like that. Seems like I've noticed that the low hanging ones are all on GMT800's. Are they adjustable up and down?

 

Just wanting some input from people who have nerf bars, especially on the GMT900's and what brand you like and how low they are from the rocker.

 

Thanks!

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The best deal I've found locally is Westin stainless bars for $250 installed. Not the best deal, but OK. I think I might order the Raptor bars online for $200 shipped. They look like they're good quality, but I really don't know.

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They should have lots of different brands, my step dad has trail fx on his 08 sierra for over 2 years, he uses them every time he gets in and out and are holding up great.

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I have the Raptor stainless ovals for 2 years now and they still look like new. Got mine from dealsofsteel.com

You cannot beat that price and I can tell you that my Raptors are a quality product.

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I have the Raptor stainless ovals for 2 years now and they still look like new. Got mine from dealsofsteel.com

You cannot beat that price and I can tell you that my Raptors are a quality product.

 

 

How far down are they from the rocker?

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They sit about where any normal set up does. maybe 3 inches or so. What I liked about these is that the ovals have the true welded end caps for a 1 pc. look. I hated the ones with the black plastic endcaps. they installed in less than an hour, too. No drilling and lifetime guarantee.

I will attempt to post a pic, but it has been a long time and I need to remember how!

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