I'm trying to find a set of side steps that attach to the frame, not the body. If anyone has a set, please post the name.
Thank you

 

there's ones that attach to the body? I thought they all attached to the frame...that's how my Westins are attached

 

no, i am 99% sure that all mopar side steps attach to the body, i installed dozens of them on 1500's at the dealership and only 1 on a 2500, but still again, they all attached to thge body. good look finding them, please repost as to where u found them. i'd be interested to look at em and see how they are attached, thanks and best of luck

 

If your want them for looks and protection, check out the power wagon rock rails. I'm pretty sure they attach to the frame, but won't provide much (if any) step. As far as I know, there are no nurf bars for the Ram that don't attach to the rocker panel.

 

I have never seen steps attach to the frame, which sucks. I saw a set of steps attached to a set of rock rails once, which attach to the frame. It was handmade though. Do so many people like the look of steps? Last time I bought a truck with steps the passenger side step was removed violently from the truck by a stump.

 

Many of the original nurf bars from years ago attached to the frame since they were originally intended to be used as protection versus a step.

I don't care for the looks of my steps, cap or bug deflector, but all 3 are very functional and I wouldn't be without them.

 

DonG, I'd love to get every Power Wagon option I can, but I'm not paying dealer prices. I'd like step tubes that attach to the frame because my truck is getting taller in late Dec or early Jan and part of that is a 2" body lift. Attaching steps to the frame will give me better step spacing, and like you said, they are necessary for most people who get in a truck.

 

Do you know how to weld? If not this sounds like a great opportunity to learn how to fabricate something yourself. Being able to fabricate, weld and make your own parts is a great skill.

 

Thats a good idea. I can weld, but its usually an ugly finish. Not up to the quality I'd want exposed on the outside of my truck. When I get back to Florida, I'll see what I can make, thanks.

 

My Westins sort of sttach to the frame they utilize the bolts holding the cab to the frame and fit in a bracketed recess on the frame. The is only a support bar attaching to the rocker panel, if you want to call it a support bar I could bend it in half with my hands.