Need help on side steps for my 16 LT Z71

[BlackHawkZ71]

Ok guys i am 5'9" and really dont care about having side steps on my truck, but i am doing it for family. Mainly my grandma she is roughly 5'4" who has a little trouble getting in my truck

 

About the truck it will get a 2" lvl and it sees everything from pavement to back roads (cliché)

 

I thought about the amp steps but thats way out of my price range i had bars (steps) but that was on a 2wd ram and this Z71 sees a lot more then that truck did

 

My dad told me what he had on his old chevy with the 6.5L

https://m.summitracing.com/parts/wsa-23-3725He said these will hold up to what my truck sees vs what I showed him. Since I haven't had that setup is it a slick surface? If need be can a family member use both feet on it to help getting in? (Dont ask why, because i dont know either)

 

Thank you guys i may do this mod this month or put it off till tax refund season. Depending on cost.

 

http://www.runningboardwarehouse.com/havoc-hs2-hoop-steps-chevy-silverado-crew-cab-1500-2014-2017.aspx Just found these, thoughts? Not sure how others mount but my main concern on these is how its mounted looks pretty weak. In the picture but does have a good look though

[qwank]

lower it for grandma

[MUDCVRD]

That's the rule. Lower it for gma.

[Northernmoris]

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/156839-assist-steps-running-boards-nerf-bars/?do=findComment&comment=1360819

 

There are so many models. Look around around for something you like and then Google or search here for reviews. Check Autoanything.com as I believe they have a sale going on.

[BlackHawkZ71]

Last i checked guys lowering it is for city trucks and cars 4wds shouldn't be lowered unless for race only.. i seen that sticky but i got lost in the information made it to page 4 before i said screw it.

 

Iron coss makes a bar setup http://www.runningboardwarehouse.com/5-black-running-boards-chevy-silverado-crew-cab-2014.aspx and looks solid but i do like that second link i think it will provide a better spot for footing but the mounts look weak ro me or thats how they all are?

 

Why I don't lower 4x4s i think that was around month 2 of ownership

 

Last/only truck that had steps

[bndawgs]

what's your budget? probably easier to start there and then decide what you can get

[emeryz28]

AMP Power steps. Look great, work awesome. I get compliments on them all the time and thoroughly enjoy them. Now my wife and 4 year old can get in the truck easily

[BlackHawkZ71]

About $500 max really thinking about the iron cross patriot steps

And my grandma likes them as well.

 

But haven't heard anything about their products

[UFLBret]

N-Fabs.

[bndawgs]

I'm happy with my raptor series bars. Ended up getting them from Autoanything for $175. Get some of those, then take grandma out for a nice dinner. ;)

[BlackHawkZ71]

I showed her a list of what y'all mentioned so far the iron corss patriot takes it. and emailed the co some questions and it will hold up to what i need. I think the org was ionic gladiator? Board and she liked that but it looked a little cheap as well.

 

Not sure when it's going to happen next spring but not sure when. Since thats $4something vs $200ish but if she likes it and it prefoms the way i want its a win, would love to save the money but would hate to buy something and it fail or she don't like it. I also showed her cheaper options as well and she didn't like them.

[RyanbabZ71]

Go with the gm steps. Check craigslist for take offs

 

 

Ryan B.

[Dnt]

Go with the gm steps. Check craigslist for take offs

 

 

Ryan B.

2nd that, if patient enough you will find some factory side steps "on the cheap" specifically designed to fit your truck with all hardware. (make sure they send you ALL the hardware!)

You are looking for a thread like this!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/193199-fs-gm-sierrasilverado-oem-chrome-side-steps/?hl=side+steps

[amxguy1970]

Did she buy the truck for you? Why so much emphasis on what she likes? Get the steps you like since she needs steps and you are getting some. What ever you get will help her out a bunch getting in but you should be deciding the style and price if its your truck and you are buying them...

 

Tyler

[slj2008]

check out GoRhino RB - 10