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Old May 5, 2010 | 02:29 AM
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I have been tossing around a thought of getting rid of my nerf/step bars for a few months. I am just not sure if I want them on my truck anymore. No particular reason. I just think I am done with the look.

Any thoughts would help tremendously.

And if anyone wants to make an offer on them (if in fact I do decide to remove them) I am open to suggestions. They were $245.00 new and have been on the truck for 19 months. They are Raptor Step Bars. They are stainless and in great shape.

I look forward to your feedback. Thanks!


 
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Old May 5, 2010 | 04:38 AM
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I find that nerf bars really kill the side profile of any truck. Makes them look lower than they are. But if they are functional (wife or kids use them) then I would keep them. But from a purely cosmetic view, I would say lose them. On another note, they do protect your rocker panels somewhat if you drive on gravel roads and what not.
 
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Old May 5, 2010 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ryan_p17
I find that nerf bars really kill the side profile of any truck. Makes them look lower than they are. But if they are functional (wife or kids use them) then I would keep them. But from a purely cosmetic view, I would say lose them. On another note, they do protect your rocker panels somewhat if you drive on gravel roads and what not.
I agree with this.

I contemplated Nerf Bars in the beginning but after seeing them on our trucks, I was turned off.
 
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Old May 5, 2010 | 09:38 AM
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good feedback! anyone else want to chime in?
 
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Old May 5, 2010 | 10:35 AM
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they're not for me just my two cents I would loose them in the bush im sure though I do see some people with them
 
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Old May 5, 2010 | 04:54 PM
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If I ever get a body kit fabbed up for my truck I will get rid of mine. I like the way they look, and yours look pretty good.
 
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Old May 5, 2010 | 11:38 PM
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Thanks for the feedback!
 
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Old May 5, 2010 | 11:42 PM
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I have to be honest, I'm not a fan. For me (off road kinda guy), I feel that a set of welded rock sliders would look a lot better. However, for a street truck they look decent, but not my cup o' tea. Don't let that take away from the look of your truck though. It looks amazing.
 
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Old May 6, 2010 | 12:13 AM
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i also vote without, but if anyone uses/needs them, leave them on, they dont look bad, but if not needed, i think think the truck looks better without
 
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Old May 6, 2010 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by donkeypunch
I feel that a set of welded rock sliders would look a lot better..
have you actually looked into building those I know me and my fab buddy where tossing the idea around
 
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