3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years Talk about the 2003 and up Dodge Ram here. PLEASE, NO ENGINE OR DRIVETRAIN DISCUSSION!.

Nerf Bars

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-20-2009, 09:52 AM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
swampdiesel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Nerf Bars

Looking for a set of chrome for a QC. Any real difference in the quality? I have heard of westin and smittybuilt, but they come with a much higher price. Seems like the majority on ebay are knockoffs, hence the cheaper price. Just wanted to bounce the idea around.


Thanks
Old 01-20-2009, 03:50 PM
  #2  
Registered User
 
booman70's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Modena,New York
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I would stick with the bigger names and get stainless or they rust way to fast
Old 01-20-2009, 04:17 PM
  #3  
Registered User
 
SundayMoney's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 585
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I've got Westins on my truck,my dad has some ebay knockoffs. His mounted the same way mine did,and are just as stout. His weren't much cheaper than mine were.

I'll have to ask him and see what brand his are.

I bent my passenger side bar during hunting season. I had the entire weight of the truck resting on the bar before it bent.Never did bend enough to hit the cab. Did exactly what I wanted them to (protect the cab) I'm impressed with the Westins. I'll probably give them another go when I replace them this Spring.
Old 01-20-2009, 04:42 PM
  #4  
Registered User
 
Foxborough's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Rockford, Illinois
Posts: 808
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I have the Westin nerf bars (stainless steel)and they are holding up pretty good. I have noticed some pitting on the tubes. Keep in mind this is the 4th winter for them too. Around here they use road salt by the TONS in the winters . The plastic pads weren't staying down and they sent me new ones under warranty last year.
Old 01-20-2009, 06:54 PM
  #5  
Registered User
 
pdogg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 450
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Mine are Innovative Creations Inc.. pretty stout.. solid stainless steel
Old 01-20-2009, 07:26 PM
  #6  
Registered User
 
AEmedic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Patrick AFB, FL
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I have Nasta step bars, the price is great and since "everything" in the kit is stainless including all bolts and brackets they top just about every other brand.
I use to have Westin step bars which were chromed stainless, but since all the brackets and bolts were painted steel they just about rusted off the truck...
Old 01-20-2009, 10:46 PM
  #7  
Registered User
 
CD in NM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 3,113
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I had nerfs on my truck until I chucked a big rock from the front tire up at the right side nerf bar when doing some off-roading. Bent the right one up and against the cab, couldn't get the pass side doors open, so now they are off the truck.

I am not sure I will put on another set, after my experience with not being able to open the doors I pondered about safety issues - if I was in an accident and couldn't get out of the truck or they prevented access to someone injured, not happy with those possibilities.


CD
Old 01-21-2009, 12:48 PM
  #8  
Registered User
 
huntram's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: SoCal
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I agree with the Nasta's. They are all stainless including all the hardware. I also got him them for a fraction of the cost of the Westin's.

Brian


Originally Posted by AEmedic
I have Nasta step bars, the price is great and since "everything" in the kit is stainless including all bolts and brackets they top just about every other brand.
I use to have Westin step bars which were chromed stainless, but since all the brackets and bolts were painted steel they just about rusted off the truck...
Old 01-21-2009, 01:36 PM
  #9  
Registered User
 
chrisminx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Cleveland, TX
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
I have the long bars from UWS.

http://www.unitedweldingservices.com/bars_silver.html
Old 01-21-2009, 05:00 PM
  #10  
Registered User
 
ratsun's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Wet Coast, Canada
Posts: 2,342
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by huntram
I agree with the Nasta's. They are all stainless including all the hardware. I also got him them for a fraction of the cost of the Westin's.

Brian
Any one have a link to these guys?
Old 01-21-2009, 05:56 PM
  #11  
Registered User
 
rock crawler's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 749
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Check out N-FAB. They have some nice nerf bars.
Old 01-21-2009, 07:33 PM
  #12  
Registered User
 
SundayMoney's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 585
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by rock crawler
Check out N-FAB. They have some nice nerf bars.
The N-Fabs were my first choice. I almost ordered a set,but heard too many stories of them squeeking because of the way they mount.

They are cool though.
Old 01-21-2009, 07:41 PM
  #13  
Registered User
 
megacabdad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Erie, PA
Posts: 2,731
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Back Country Nerfs...

They have held up pretty good for the price.

Also take quite of a beating with the 315's and aftermarket wheels.

IMHO, anything that is stainless steel and has a lifetime warranty...you can't go wrong with.
Old 01-21-2009, 11:47 PM
  #14  
Registered User
 
AEmedic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Patrick AFB, FL
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by ratsun
Any one have a link to these guys?

http://www.svcustoms.com/nerfbars.sh...FQoh3god9xldnA

This is where I got mine.
Old 01-22-2009, 12:02 AM
  #15  
Registered User
 
ratsun's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Wet Coast, Canada
Posts: 2,342
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by AEmedic
Awsome! Thanks for the link


Quick Reply: Nerf Bars



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:43 AM.