Jump to content

Assist Steps / Running Boards / Nerf Bars

Cholt2322

By Cholt2322
in Modifications & Accessories

 Share

Recommended Posts

Vincef329 New Member

Vincef329

Posted
Posted

Hi all,

So I picked up these N-fabs from Amazon. Install was surprisingly easy and the hardware seems good. I've had Westin bars and they were rusting in 2 years so I'm going a less expensive route this time. They're already 3 months old and show no signs that I get in and out of the cab 3/4 times daily.

post-163649-0-10511100-1481176194_thumb.jpeg

post-163649-0-10511100-1481176194_thumb.jpeg

post-163649-0-10511100-1481176194_thumb.jpeg

post-163649-0-10511100-1481176194_thumb.jpeg

  • Replies 1.7k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

weagle99
weagle99

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.    

Posted Images

5150GMC Enthusiast

5150GMC

Posted
Posted

Here is a side picture and step measurement.

 

yne4uquz.jpg

 

ygutepab.jpg

 

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

Now, those are some nice bars IMO, perfect fit all around...............steps are more functional than any I've seen on here, how much?

bgweed Enthusiast

bgweed

Posted
Posted

Now, those are some nice bars IMO, perfect fit all around...............steps are more functional than any I've seen on here, how much?

 

Funny story... yesterday on my way into work, I saw a truck with some really good looking step bars, so I pulled a U-turn and tracked him down to a Chik-Fil-A drive through... I slowly went past him and saw "Ranch Hand" on a giant nameplate. I searched on here and found the exact post you quoted.

 

I've been seeing (just looked a bit yesterday) the 2 step per side version for $500 and the 3 step per side for $600.

 

ChaseN has some white ones for sale here:

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/194743-ranch-hand-steps

Says he's selling because it makes his truck look low. I agree in those pics. Maybe because it's white? Anyway his pics gave me pause, as well as the price being a bit higher than other options (Westin HDX). Still may get them though.

bgweed Enthusiast

bgweed

Posted
Posted (edited)

Im undecided between the Ranch Hand & Westin HDX..........................

 

I feel ya. I was pretty much sold on the Westin HDX or HDX Xtreme, but then I was thinking that the angular style wasn't the best for the Sierra, and maybe it worked better on a Silverado or Wrangler... but then I see pictures again and second guess.

 

If I pick up a pair of the Ranch Hand steps I'd get matte finish; not sure about 2 steps or 3 though.

 

HDX on Sierra:

post-163269-0-20107800-1475194183.jpg

 

HDX on Silverado:

maxresdefault.jpg

 

HDX on Wrangler:

wrangler_drop_steps.jpg

 

And another pic of the Ranch Hands just for fun:

y6a5yquq.jpg

Edited by bgweed
RocNYRunner Enthusiast

RocNYRunner

Posted
Posted

 

I feel ya. I was pretty much sold on the Westin HDX or HDX Xtreme, but then I was thinking that the angular style wasn't the best for the Sierra, and maybe it worked better on a Silverado or Wrangler... but then I see pictures again and second guess.

 

If I pick up a pair of the Ranch Hand steps I'd get matte finish; not sure about 2 steps or 3 though.

 

HDX on Sierra:

post-163269-0-20107800-1475194183.jpg

 

 

 

 

The house behind that Sierra looks just like mine. Hey, wait a minute...

 

I'm still very happy with my Westins. I think they compliment the angles on the grill, etc. Now if Santa brings that leveling kit that I asked for they'll look even better!

post-163269-0-20107800-1475194183_thumb.jpg

post-163269-0-20107800-1475194183_thumb.jpg

post-163269-0-20107800-1475194183_thumb.jpg

EffinQuick New Member

EffinQuick

Posted
Posted

Here are my NFABS After 2.5 years, not even 10k miles on truck. In NJ.... Not much exposure to snow/salt to say the least. (these pics were taken in July - they are worse now.)

Looking at other options... thanks for the recommendations in this thread.

post-103136-0-49415800-1481494265_thumb.jpg

post-103136-0-44339900-1481494275_thumb.jpg

post-103136-0-66773900-1481494287_thumb.jpg

post-103136-0-49415800-1481494265_thumb.jpg

post-103136-0-44339900-1481494275_thumb.jpg

post-103136-0-66773900-1481494287_thumb.jpg

post-103136-0-49415800-1481494265_thumb.jpg

post-103136-0-44339900-1481494275_thumb.jpg

post-103136-0-66773900-1481494287_thumb.jpg

post-103136-0-49415800-1481494265_thumb.jpg

post-103136-0-44339900-1481494275_thumb.jpg

post-103136-0-66773900-1481494287_thumb.jpg

Clocked92 Enthusiast

Clocked92

Posted
Posted

That rust is terrible and the exact reason I've had a hard time deciding what boards to buy. I think no matter what, I'm going to be doing my steps in bedliner when I decide.

slj2008 Senior Enthusiast

slj2008

Posted
Posted

That rust is terrible and the exact reason I've had a hard time deciding what boards to buy. I think no matter what, I'm going to be doing my steps in bedliner when I decide.

 

have them line-x

Abearclaw Enthusiast

Abearclaw

Posted
Posted

In case anyone was wondering my frozen amp steps still work. Super pumped on the fresh powder up in big bear right now!

5a78c3fc1f96431cc032d91c0c43acea.jpg

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

amxguy1970 Senior Enthusiast

amxguy1970

Posted
Posted

That's nice, glad to see they can handle a quick jaunt in to the cold in a light dusting of snow; not exactly the conditions I have read about them failing in...

 

Tyler

Abearclaw Enthusiast

Abearclaw

Posted
Posted

That's nice, glad to see they can handle a quick jaunt in to the cold in a light dusting of snow; not exactly the conditions I have read about them failing in...

 

Tyler

Yeah you're right. It's not the ****in arctic LOL. You're such a troll.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

CaptainMcFunk Enthusiast

CaptainMcFunk

Posted
Posted

 

How hard where these to install? Any drilling required or does it bolt right on? I just purchased a set.

Not hard at all, they bolt into pre existing holes underneath. I installed them by myself in about an hour. I still love them! For the price, they can't be beat!

 

Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Forum Statistics

    250.4k
    Total Topics
    2.7m
    Total Posts

  • Member Statistics

    342,826
    Total Members
    8,960
    Most Online
    Tonwantonga
    Newest Member
    Tonwantonga
    Joined

  • Who's Online   2 Members, 0 Anonymous, 418 Guests (See full list)

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • Atlas
      Gas Prices

      By Atlas · Posted

      I understand that. The price is what it is, though. The price is what oil costs today, where our choices have led us, where supply is, and where demand is, in the market that is. Speculation is for futures, what we think the price will be, but with incomplete information at the time the price is forecast. I know you know this, but you appear to be intent on making a secondary point here about what you think the market could or should be, if only other choices.   In 1975 it became illegal to export US Crude. I'm conflicted on what the best answer is. Free markets allow export in pursuit of profit. But there is also a lot to gain by producing and consuming our own oil here. How do you reconcile it?
    • Grumpy Bear
      Gas Prices

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      That sir is a choice. And even if it were not for all the reasons stated, this disruption has zero to do with the reality of the actual logistics and everything to do with the greed of SPECULATION. Spot price is irrelevant to reality. 
    • Atlas
      Gas Prices

      By Atlas · Posted

      What I think you're saying is there is supply here at home, and in Venezuela, and we could ease pricing if only it were favorable to do so.   Well, yes?   But that's not the current market. Supply isn't what could someday exist, if only, it's what producers are willing to produce and sell at a certain price point.   The national price of single family homes would come way down if we'd just slap together a few million homes this summer.   RAM and GPUs would get a lot cheaper if we just set up some factories to produce a bunch more and stopped using it to build out AI data centers.    
    • newdude
      wipers come on randomly

      By newdude · Posted

      The turn signal/multifunction switch is faulty.  I've seen a few of these go bad at work.  
    • bluemonstercali
      wipers come on randomly

      By bluemonstercali · Posted

      I am experiecing the same issue, I have gone in the setting and disabled rain sensing function but I am still experiencing this. Whe i use my turn signal they will redomly turn on. Sometime they stay on and others times we swipe 2 or 3 times and stop. Its super anoying, escpecially after a fresh wash. Anyone have any advice? . rain-sensing function, but I am still experiencing this issue Sometimes they stay on, and other times we swipe 2 or 3 times and stop.It's super annoying, especially after a fresh wash.When I use my turn signal, they will randomly turn on. I am experiencing the same issue. I have gone into the settings and disabled the rain sensing function, but I am still experiencing this.

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...