Trying to install nerf bars on 2005 dodge dakota club cab.
looks like the oem bolt is not long enought to install the brakets as per the Westin instructions has anyone ran into this issue?

 

Welcome to the site. I will move this thread to the third generation Dakota section,
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Have u actually got the bolts out yet? I hear that's the real trick.

 

I don't know about them being long enough but they were easy to take out. I would say go for it and just take them out and see if they are long enough. I would think that if they weren't then they would sell the nurf bars with bolts

 

I used my factory bolts with some used steps I got and had no problems with them. Only took me about 10 minutes to put them on so no harm in trying it.

 

The bolts should be long enough. I pulled one out the other day when I was measuring to make my own nerf bars

 

I have Westins on mine it was no problem. Bolts came right out, and bracket is what? like maybe 3/16 thick? Was no issue. Just make sure you have center support bracket in place before you start tightening ends.

 

I Installed mine within 2 hours of finding them at the door.
Body mounts cam out easy on my 05, and even with the million tons of salt we use in winter lol.
Mine mounted to the front and rear Cab mounts and also had support brackets with then which went from the body mount bracket to the frame to help support then from bending inward.
I took great care to not scratch mine, lol. Since then were new. Also paid under $200 for them!