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Deadeye Enthusiast

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^dropped my ebay bars off last week to be line-x'd :)

Had mine done last year. Raptor has a 10 year warranty on their powder coat but I didn't want to test it.

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weagle99
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I installed Amp Research Power Steps on my GMT900 recently and will never own another truck without them.

anthony2558
anthony2558

N-Fab wheel to wheel.   Tapatalk via Moto X    

mzodarg
mzodarg

Pics of my truck with the AMP power step.    

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gary.smedley Enthusiast

gary.smedley

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Rough Country steps

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Rear of wheel well to middle of front step ~23"

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Wheel well to rear step ~65"

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just installed the rough country nerf steps install took about 30 minutes

 

 

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How do you guys like the RCX steps?

 

 

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Salty315 Enthusiast

Salty315

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How do you guys like the RCX steps?

 

 

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I really like them. They are easy to install and rock solid.

gary.smedley Enthusiast

gary.smedley

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I really like them. They are easy to install and rock solid.

Thanks for the reply. They seem to be cheaper than the NFABs as well. I've also read that the front step is too far forward.

 

 

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Salty315 Enthusiast

Salty315

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Thanks for the reply. They seem to be cheaper than the NFABs as well. I've also read that the front step is too far forward.

 

 

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It appears the steps are in the same relative location on most brands. I think the issue with step location is really personal preference. If you look at the RC steps in relation to the seat, it is ideal for climbing in. When getting out, it would be easier if the step were farther back. If the step were indeed farther back, it would be less useful when transitioning from step to seat upon entry. I personally think the step location is ideal for both. I place my left foot on the step when getting in the truck. I place my right heel on the step when getting out. Then again, I'm 6' 2" so I really didn't have a hard time without the steps. My wife is 5' 2", so the steps were mainly for her and my daughter. I also didn't like seeing exposed frame and body mounts after my body lift, so the steps concealed that.

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gary.smedley Enthusiast

gary.smedley

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It appears the steps are in the same relative location on most brands. I think the issue with step location is really personal preference. If you look at the RC steps in relation to the seat, it is ideal for climbing in. When getting out, it would be easier if the step were farther back. If the step were indeed farther back, it would be less useful when transitioning from step to seat upon entry. I personally think the step location is ideal for both. I place my left foot on the step when getting in the truck. I place my right heel on the step when getting out. Then again, I'm 6' 2" so I really didn't have a hard time without the steps. My wife is 5' 2", so the steps were mainly for her and my daughter. I also didn't like seeing exposed frame and body mounts after my body lift, so the steps concealed that.

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Thanks man. I'm also 6'2 haha. My wife is around 5'8" and I have an almost 6yr old and 4yr old. Think I'm going with the RCX ones.

 

 

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Imcrazy Senior Enthusiast

Imcrazy

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Had mine done last year. Raptor has a 10 year warranty on their powder coat but I didn't want to test it.

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You're smart, mine only lasted about a year before they got really rusty. I paid the difference and upgraded to SS on the warranty replacement.. I traded the truck that those bars were on in on my current truck so I don't know how well the SS bars held up... I have OEM 6" running boards on my new truck which are really nice.

SilveradoSaver Senior Enthusiast

SilveradoSaver

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Does anyone have the OEM 6" running boards on their truck, but Line-X'd? Was hoping to see pictures of how it looks. I've seen it on others but looking for the OEM ones specifically.

gary.smedley Enthusiast

gary.smedley

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Just installed today. Love the lighting on these steps.

 

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That looks really good man. Do the lights come on only at night when the door is opened? Or how did you set them up?

 

 

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Deadeye Enthusiast

Deadeye

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You're smart, mine only lasted about a year before they got really rusty. I paid the difference and upgraded to SS on the warranty replacement.. I traded the truck that those bars were on in on my current truck so I don't know how well the SS bars held up... I have OEM 6" running boards on my new truck which are really nice.

I went with the SS bars on my '09 because it had chrome trim. My son has that truck now and the bars still look great. Had a bit of surface rust around one of the pads that cleaned up easy with polish.

 

Only thing I don't like about these is how low they sit. I talked to Raptor before I bought and was told the rocker mount sit higher than the body mount. I think he mis-spoke himself.

 

I was looking at the 'step' type bars but had read about them being too far forward. The factory type look great and have a wider step but are crazy expensive. I may change out down the road if I find one that 'does it all' but will have them sprayed as well.

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That looks really good man. Do the lights come on only at night when the door is opened? Or how did you set them up?

 

 

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Lights come on when the doors are open.

 

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groundtrooper Enthusiast

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Love my Amp Steps! There when you need them and gone when you don't.

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Krusty Enthusiast

Krusty

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Stumbled onto a good buy on Tuff-Bar stainless steel steps aka nerf bars - and discovered they are actually re-branded Westin steps. They even ship from Westin - same brand stainless tube step I had on my 2007.5 and very good quality. Either eBay or Amazon seem to have the best prices. I bought these on eBay from JC Whitney on Tuesday, and they arrived today via Fed Ex. ($269.76 delivered).

I liked this design because of the welded end caps - rather than just plastic plugs like most a made. These surfboards are 6" wide! Easier for the young and old to climb aboard..... And adds a little more bling....... :pimp:

Install took 30 mins a side - nice to work with new parts designed to fit well. Would make a good career.

 

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