Step Rail Question
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Step Rail Question
Ok, so I got some of my Xmas money this weekend and the first addition to the truck will be step rails for the wife and kids. My question is are the ones on Ebay worth the money? I mean they are around $100 cheaper than name brands like Westin, but has anyone bought anyone of these and how are they holding up. Thanks
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RE: Step Rail Question
Mine are westin knock offs from eBay. I think I paid $155 shipped. the installation directions weren't very clear, however I found a video on YouTube, and a little help here, to get me through the installation. So far, I'm very happy with them. The wife had a hard time getting in and out of the truck, and she loves them. Now as far as how they'll hold up over time, only time will tell, but for now they're good for me... I'm on the wrong computer, otherwise I'd put up a pic of mine...
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RE: Step Rail Question
ORIGINAL: HuntinHanson
you always get what you pay for....
you always get what you pay for....
You have to look at the materials used, diameter of the tube and the guage of the steel. Obviously a metal shop company can makes these for next to nothing if they use a cheaper steel. The cheap ones will be great at first, but you get what you pay for as you will probably start to see alot of rust and possibly bending from the season changes...
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RE: Step Rail Question
Do not buy the cheap ones that mount to the cab mounting bolts. They ask you to take out the cab mounting bolts and send you longer ones to mount the bar with. They will loosen after awhile and you will have squeaks. Get the kind that mount to the underside of the side sill. There are pre-drilled holes that are covered with black tape.
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RE: Step Rail Question
ORIGINAL: Parts/Service
Do not buy the cheap ones that mount to the cab mounting bolts. They ask you to take out the cab mounting bolts and send you longer ones to mount the bar with. They will loosen after awhile and you will have squeaks. Get the kind that mount to the underside of the side sill. There are pre-drilled holes that are covered with black tape.
Do not buy the cheap ones that mount to the cab mounting bolts. They ask you to take out the cab mounting bolts and send you longer ones to mount the bar with. They will loosen after awhile and you will have squeaks. Get the kind that mount to the underside of the side sill. There are pre-drilled holes that are covered with black tape.
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RE: Step Rail Question
ORIGINAL: Kebo
Thanks guys for all of the input......after careful consideration, I bought the Westin bars. I even bought them local. Hell it was the same price after I paid shipping on from Ebay. Hope these bad boys last a while.
Thanks guys for all of the input......after careful consideration, I bought the Westin bars. I even bought them local. Hell it was the same price after I paid shipping on from Ebay. Hope these bad boys last a while.