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Red68 · 07-18-2012, 09:23 PM

I have a 2010 Serria 4x4 crew cab. I just had a ready lift leveling kit installed and I am trying to decide if I want to install a set of step bars. I have seen lots of trucks with them and I think they look pretty good but not sure if I will like them on my truck after they are installed. Hate to spend the money and not like them.

I will be replacing the stock tires in the next couple months so depending on which tires I go with it may lift it another 1" to 1 1/2".

I am sure there are people on both sides of this kind of debate, any suggestions or opinions are welcome.

Thanks

Kevin

vin63 · 07-20-2012, 02:31 PM

You can always go with Amp Research power retractible steps best of both worlds...a bit pricey, but does address both of your concerns - the look of no steps when doors are closed, but the functionality of steps when the door(s) open.

bubba353z · 07-20-2012, 07:09 PM

I put a set on my Toyota 4 x 4 and it was a good purchase. My wife is not that tall, so she kinda needs them to get in...

I use them to get in, but they do take a little bit of a stretch to get out w/o dragging a pant leg across them.

Red68 · 07-22-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bubba353z

I put a set on my Toyota 4 x 4 and it was a good purchase. My wife is not that tall, so she kinda needs them to get in...

I use them to get in, but they do take a little bit of a stretch to get out w/o dragging a pant leg across them.

Same here with my wife, she is short and has a hard time getting in now and I have also heard complaints about rubbing pant legs on them.

I have a coworker who has a F-150 with the automatic steps, those are pretty cool, they do make you use the step when it drops down as you open the door. but they are pricey. Not sure I want to go that route.

bubba353z · 07-22-2012, 12:13 PM

I guess it depends on how often your wife rides with you.... we take her car when we go most places, so it's not that a big deal for me.

The pants thing isn't that bad either. Your truck will be a lot higher than mine, so you may wind up using them to get out too. It's worst in the winter snow, but I'm guessing that you don't have that to worry about. :-)

elvis.donnelly · 07-24-2012, 03:17 AM

Depends my wife hardly got on board on my truck. So I never used them.

JWall · 07-25-2012, 05:13 PM

I've never liked them too much because they can be wet or icy and be slippery. (Also not too crazy about the looks)

I banged up my knee pretty bad one time on a jeep I had because of slippery step bars in the rain.

07-18-2012, 09:23 PM	#1
Red68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Rhome, TX Posts: 209	Step bars or no step bars..that is the question I have a 2010 Serria 4x4 crew cab. I just had a ready lift leveling kit installed and I am trying to decide if I want to install a set of step bars. I have seen lots of trucks with them and I think they look pretty good but not sure if I will like them on my truck after they are installed. Hate to spend the money and not like them. I will be replacing the stock tires in the next couple months so depending on which tires I go with it may lift it another 1" to 1 1/2". I am sure there are people on both sides of this kind of debate, any suggestions or opinions are welcome. Thanks Kevin __________________ 1968 C10 LWB 327 bored 40 over, RHS heads, KB pistons, Eagle rods, Edlebrock carb & intake 1968 C10 flatbed 307 w/ 4 spd manual (dads old ride) 1936 1/2 tn pickup, 400sb 350 turbo (partially restored) 1949 1/2 tn, needs complete restore (future project) 1969 Chevy impala 4 dr no post (wifes future car) 2010 GMC Serria 4x4 crew, leveling kit

07-20-2012, 02:31 PM	#2
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Step bars or no step bars..that is the question You can always go with Amp Research power retractible steps best of both worlds...a bit pricey, but does address both of your concerns - the look of no steps when doors are closed, but the functionality of steps when the door(s) open. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

07-20-2012, 07:09 PM	#3
bubba353z Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Columbus, Oh Posts: 152	Re: Step bars or no step bars..that is the question I put a set on my Toyota 4 x 4 and it was a good purchase. My wife is not that tall, so she kinda needs them to get in... I use them to get in, but they do take a little bit of a stretch to get out w/o dragging a pant leg across them.

07-22-2012, 12:13 PM	#5
bubba353z Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Columbus, Oh Posts: 152	Re: Step bars or no step bars..that is the question I guess it depends on how often your wife rides with you.... we take her car when we go most places, so it's not that a big deal for me. The pants thing isn't that bad either. Your truck will be a lot higher than mine, so you may wind up using them to get out too. It's worst in the winter snow, but I'm guessing that you don't have that to worry about. :-)

07-24-2012, 03:17 AM	#6
elvis.donnelly Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lloyd, Florida Posts: 12	Re: Step bars or no step bars..that is the question Depends my wife hardly got on board on my truck. So I never used them.

07-25-2012, 05:13 PM	#7
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Step bars or no step bars..that is the question I've never liked them too much because they can be wet or icy and be slippery. (Also not too crazy about the looks) I banged up my knee pretty bad one time on a jeep I had because of slippery step bars in the rain. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB



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