Assist Steps / Running Boards / Nerf Bars

[BaNeM]

 

No problem. It also looks like Amp is running the $100 rebate I got right now (their website says buy before 3/31/2016). The link to the form is here:

http://lirebates.com/WebAPI/rebateforms/7dd57247-cb0d-4a61-a859-7c594d459e70.pdf

 

I actually pulled the trigger on them and ordered them after talking with you guys. I saw that rebate too.. good looking out!

 

They actually were even just delivered within the past hour! Can't wait until I have the time to get them installed.

[Spurly]

Without digging through this entire thread, does anyone know of a running board that closely resembles that of the Ford Raptor? I would like to find a set that hugs close to the body, and offers some protection for the rockers from rocks and road debris.

[slj2008]

Without digging through this entire thread, does anyone know of a running board that closely resembles that of the Ford Raptor? I would like to find a set that hugs close to the body, and offers some protection for the rockers from rocks and road debris.

 

check rhino RB-10

[Spurly]

check rhino RB-10

Well shoot. Guess I'll be adding that to my list of things to do. Thanks!

[HawkeyeSierra]

Just getting back into the truck scene. Haven't had one in about 12 years but with gas prices down I couldn't resist the comfort and convenience.

 

When it comes to nerf bars, I understand that 3" bars are pretty wimpy and difficult to use but why would anyone need 8" nerf bars??

 

Wouldn't 4" or maybe 5" be enough for just about any situation? Is there some rule of thumb as to what size bars to get?

[SouthernSilveradoGuy85]

Just getting back into the truck scene. Haven't had one in about 12 years but with gas prices down I couldn't resist the comfort and convenience.

 

When it comes to nerf bars, I understand that 3" bars are pretty wimpy and difficult to use but why would anyone need 8" nerf bars??

 

Wouldn't 4" or maybe 5" be enough for just about any situation? Is there some rule of thumb as to what size bars to get?

 

I had 3" Weston step bars on my 98 and they were fine, but those type of bars that are thin wall can easily be dented. The N-fabs I have are small tube and thicker so they won't just dent. I've literally had them slam against curbs a couple of times and not one dent or anything. I'm not saying to go for N-fabs since there's other good brands now, but I would just stay away from the thin wall stuff.

[sensinitas]

I just ordered the Amp Powersteps w/ plug n play. Do I need to actually purchase the plug n play harness as well, or do they come with the steps?

[TruckDaddy]

They come with the steps. But, as an option, you can order a Plug & Play T-connector if you want always keep an open port.

[sensinitas]

Awesome. Thank you! Can't wait to not have to basically pole vault into my truck

[Justin Nachazel]

Posted this in the "what have you done thread", but figured I'd add it here:

 

Didn't care for the AMP LED lights with the kit, nothing wrong with them, just wanted more.

 

Ordered this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151229687587?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

(5m of waterproof cool white LED strips for $8)

 

cleaned the area and wiped down with rubbing alcohol and let dry.

 

Tied into the AMP wire spots for the included lights up front. Ran them cab length underneath:

 

 

And a night shot:

 

 

Nice white light that isn't overpowering. Light is just right by truck.

 

This can also be wired up for those without AMP Boards too obviously, either in door tap (same spot the amps do) or in cab signal for the dome lights or something similar.

YES!! Literally sifted through 23 pages to find someone who did this hah have you had any problems with it at all? Also does it match the puddle lights or would it have been better to go with natural white? Edited March 29, 2016 by jnach

[Justin Nachazel]

Just updated some pics of my truck of Amp steps up tight and down low

Edited March 30, 2016 by jnach

[HawkeyeSierra]

 

I had 3" Weston step bars on my 98 and they were fine, but those type of bars that are thin wall can easily be dented. The N-fabs I have are small tube and thicker so they won't just dent. I've literally had them slam against curbs a couple of times and not one dent or anything. I'm not saying to go for N-fabs since there's other good brands now, but I would just stay away from the thin wall stuff.

If I'm ordering online, is there any way to tell which ones are thin walled an which aren't?

[SouthernSilveradoGuy85]

If I'm ordering online, is there any way to tell which ones are thin walled an which aren't?

 

Not really, but most likely anything that's a round 3" or 4" will probably be thin walled. The style I had on my '98 I've seen big dents on different trucks including a buddy with an '06 Sierra which has the same bars I had on the '98 except his ends at the cab and mine was wheel to wheel. The main bar that runs along the rocker of my N-fabs are about 3" but they're thicker wall and kind of have to be to support the drop hoops and the person's weight pulling down instead of just stepping on top. I know the rocker bar part of the N-fabs are thicker because I lost a plug that plugged up the back of the bar (which N-fab sent me a replacement for free) so I saw that it was thicker wall. The thin wall bars doesn't really take a whole lot to not only put big dents in them but almost bend them. And I'm not talking about the brackets, I mean the actual step bar itself. I guess you just have to look at the style, the regular "old school" round bars will most likely be thin wall.

[sdoyle21]

I didn't wanna spend a grand on running boards, bought the Iboards off amazon for $160 and I actually like them a lot.

[HawkeyeSierra]

Found 5" black nerf bars by Lund on realtruck.com for $242. Went to autoanything.com who had them listed at $320. They beat the price by a $1 and there is a $50 mail in rebate. Great deal.

 

Sorry guys, unfortunately, the rebate is now expired. Still a good price without the rebate, though.