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Z71Adrenaline

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Hey guys.. its been a couple weeks since I have been on here. I've been busy with graduation and moving and all of that jazz. I start work next Tuesday and I'm looking to do a couple things to the truck now that I have income.

 

I need some sort of cab steps for the truck. On my 01, I had a set of stainless step rails that curved under the cab, like most do. I liked them, but I'm looking for something different.

 

My parents' 1500HD has a set of Westin molded running boards that are actually pretty nice. I was thinking something along that line, or even something like the straight tube bars. I'm basically looking for suggestions..

 

Thanks!

knightr Enthusiast

knightr

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:D I have a set of the GM 6" oval assist steps and I really like them.

Looked at aftermarket and others and they seemed really flimsy and

would give when you stepped on them. The 6" ovals are secured by

four solid brackets and there is no give at all.

Here is what they look like: http://www.gmaccessorieszone.com/index.php...2b_pi1[type]=gm

 

You can get them cheaper at places like gm parts direct than at the dealer.

Griffin86 Enthusiast

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:D I have a set of the GM 6" oval assist steps and I really like them.

Looked at aftermarket and others and they seemed really flimsy and

would give when you stepped on them. The 6" ovals are secured by

four solid brackets and there is no give at all.

Here is what they look like: http://www.gmaccessorieszone.com/index.php...2b_pi1[type]=gm

 

You can get them cheaper at places like gm parts direct than at the dealer.

 

+1 I really like mine :fume:

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

VMax2007

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:lol: I have a set of the GM 6" oval assist steps and I really like them.

Looked at aftermarket and others and they seemed really flimsy and

would give when you stepped on them. The 6" ovals are secured by

four solid brackets and there is no give at all.

Here is what they look like: http://www.gmaccessorieszone.com/index.php...2b_pi1[type]=gm

 

You can get them cheaper at places like gm parts direct than at the dealer.

 

+1 I really like mine :lol:

 

 

 

+2 :D:fume:

HawkeyeOC Senior Enthusiast

HawkeyeOC

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:fume: I have a set of the GM 6" oval assist steps and I really like them.

Looked at aftermarket and others and they seemed really flimsy and

would give when you stepped on them. The 6" ovals are secured by

four solid brackets and there is no give at all.

 

Those 6" steps are one of the best looking ones out there. :D

To those that have installed these, can the brackets be moved up higher slightly closer to the body for better ground clearance?

 

I'll be watching this thread closely, Wife wants steps, I am tall enough that I don't need them. The truck will be retaining stock height and I actually do off-roading enough to where there are height issues I need to be concerned about...probably impossible unless you spend the $ to get the retractable ones :lol:

rckt442 Enthusiast

rckt442

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+3. I had aftermarket oval step tubes on the truck originally (before my brother in law smacked a barricade and ruined them along with the right rear fender). When I went shopping for a replacement with the insurance money, there really was no comparison on the quality between the GM oval tubes and the various aftermarket versions I looked at.

sablowme Enthusiast

sablowme

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Check out the Bestop power step http://www.bestop.com/index.php?s=35 ..see if that works. They are expensive about 1200 or so but a realy cool mod that actually works as a real step then tucks away under the truck when the door is shut. Gives you that cool i dont need steps look. If you like that. I used to sell accessories for GM and honestly these guys are a big deal and they work, if GM will warranty them and put them on their truck line anybody can like them..lol

Z71Adrenaline Enthusiast

Z71Adrenaline

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Thanks for the replies guys.. I have been in the hay field the last couple days and haven't checked back until now. I forgot how much I liked the GM oval tube steps.. I tried to convince my salesman to throw in a set when I bought the truck but he wouldn't do that considering the deal I got on my truck.

 

I think he told me I could get them at cost, so that wouldn't be bad. But seriously.. have ya'll seen the molded boards I was talking about?

 

http://www.westinautomotive.com/Main/images/KOSG5_main.jpg

http://www.westinautomotive.com/Main/images/KOMB2_main.jpg

 

or even these:

 

http://www.westinautomotive.com/photograph.../KOOT102W35.jpg

 

I'm just looking for something different.. keep the ideas coming!

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