Just installed new nerf bars following the instructions exactly, i.e. remove old bolt securing body, install bracket/spacer and use new 110 mm bolt. The mounting bolts have a large rubber "washer" that helps isolate vibration from the body, which I left intact. The problem is that when I setp on the nerf bars (6'4" 265 lbs), the bar "bends" down, probably due to the rubber "washer". Did anyone remove the rubber washer when installing their bars? Or did you just horque down the torque on the bolt and take all flex out of the mounting?

Thanks,
JPH

 

I put spacer washers b/w the truck mount and the nerfbar to lower the bar about 3/4" and it tightened down good and strong. This did eliminate the rubber "washer" but I've had no problems with mine I only weigh 215 so mine wouldn't flex as much anyway though.

Jamie

 

Thanks JMAC, I'll try torqueing it down more first, as I really didn't turn them enough to really compress the donut.

Cheers,
JPH

 

Got any pictures of these installed?

 

You can check my gallery. Not sure what exactly your asking: just the nerf bars in general or the mod I did to them. If you need more specific pictures I can do that for you. Let me know.

Jamie