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I like these a lot, especially for the money. But, they are absolutely straight, with no curved or rounded ends. I wish the ends had a little flare inside (not the ones that wrap all the way under the truck, just curve in a bit). Regardless I still think they look great and may end up getting a set for my truck.

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They look nice, and 304 is high quality stainless. However, 4" oval seems a bit small. Not as a step per se, but for protecting the rocker/lower door area of the truck. Mine are the 6" GM Oval Stainless bars and I love how they protect the lower part of the truck. We have had snow and slop here for the past week and these steps work really well for keeping it off the truck.

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They look nice, and 304 is high quality stainless. However, 4" oval seems a bit small. Not as a step per se, but for protecting the rocker/lower door area of the truck. Mine are the 6" GM Oval Stainless bars and I love how they protect the lower part of the truck. We have had snow and slop here for the past week and these steps work really well for keeping it off the truck.

 

 

hey vmax, the steps you got are pure stright? no curves or any thing like that as the guy was talking about who posted previous to you? and also u remember how much u pay for the 6" or it come with truck?hit me back, thanks

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if u scroll down they say they have some that will fit classic and Nbs.. if I was you I would contact the seller and set up a order making sure its for the nbs..that's what I plan on doing come christmas

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

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They look nice, and 304 is high quality stainless. However, 4" oval seems a bit small. Not as a step per se, but for protecting the rocker/lower door area of the truck. Mine are the 6" GM Oval Stainless bars and I love how they protect the lower part of the truck. We have had snow and slop here for the past week and these steps work really well for keeping it off the truck.

 

 

hey vmax, the steps you got are pure stright? no curves or any thing like that as the guy was talking about who posted previous to you? and also u remember how much u pay for the 6" or it come with truck?hit me back, thanks

 

 

 

They are straight, but the end caps have an angle on the end. I had the dealer install them prior to taking delivery. I did my research while waiting for my truck to come in. I didn't like the $625 price tag, so I went shopping around and I found these to be worth it IMO. I figured since I was spending almost 40K on the truck, why not spring for an extra $200 to get what I really wanted. They are 100% stainless and are covered by my factory warranty. But since they are 300 series stainless steel, I can't see what could possibly go wrong with them? They are very strong and mount to existing factory designed holes in the rocker structure under neath. No drilling or using cab mounts. Cab mounts are ok, but can cause squeeking. No regrets and if I were to buy again, I would not even consdier anything else. I had aftermarket 3" round sstl ones on my 2000 and I did like those too, but these are better, they protect the truck better since they are 6" wide.

 

Just my .02

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

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Vmax are these them? goodlookin steps, but kinda expensive.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-GMC-SI...VQQcmdZViewItem

 

 

now im in a delima,

 

im just thinkin the raptor 4" might have to much shine, the gms or bigger but more expensive,

both have good warentees.... darn. decisions, decisions.

 

 

 

 

thanks vmax for toying with my emotions.

 

haha nah, thanks for the input.

 

Yep, that's them, except mine is a crew cab, these are ext cab size.

slomo007 Enthusiast

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I went with the original ones posted in this thread....for the price I think they are great. Like I said I wish the ends were a little curved in toward the under side of the truck, but I'm definitely not willing to spend $400-600 on steps. Thanks for posting this.

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My neighbor also has the GM 6" bars like VMax, great look bars and like VMax said they really do protect the doors from snow and gravel.

 

Although I really do not like the $$$$ that these things cost, need to start saving my pennies so I can purchase them sometime in the future!

 

Hopefully within the next year some aftermarket ones will come out that might be cheaper.

todoubled05 Enthusiast

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I went with the original ones posted in this thread....for the price I think they are great. Like I said I wish the ends were a little curved in toward the under side of the truck, but I'm definitely not willing to spend $400-600 on steps. Thanks for posting this.

 

 

 

no problem, please post a pic with them on your truck as soon as u get them!!!!

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I went with the original ones posted in this thread....for the price I think they are great. Like I said I wish the ends were a little curved in toward the under side of the truck, but I'm definitely not willing to spend $400-600 on steps. Thanks for posting this.

 

 

 

no problem, please post a pic with them on your truck as soon as u get them!!!!

 

 

 

Will do, some of the ebay feedback mentions that it takes him a while to ship so I'm not expecting them very soon. Plus they're coming from CA and I'm in TX. Hopefully I will get them by Friday of next week so I can put them on over the weekend....not counting on it though.

 

For the price these are by far the best steps I've seen....I hope I'm not disappointed when I see them in person.

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I too have the same GM 6" ovals that Vmax has. You can see pics of mine here there is a link in that thread for getting the crew cab steps for $481 shipped. I paid $540 shipped for mine.

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