Ive been looking at getting a pair of steps for my Screw. I like the look of the westin bars but I dont like that they dont extend back to the frame, they just end after they turn back under the body. What do they actually mount to? Does anyone know if someone makes some that go all the way back to the frame? Also you guys that do have bars installed, do they project out far enough to protect the body from door dings in the parking lot???? I hate those, it seems like no matter how hard you try to park safe some one parks right next to you and nails your door!
Thanks for the help.
xdodgeguy

 

I looked for a year and never found mass produced steps that go to the frame. I will probably have to build my own if i want steps that way. I did see a set of GoRhinos that went to the frame, but they also bolted to the body. Not much flex left between cab and frame.

 

I have taken mine off, but I had Ford factory nerf bars. They did in fact stick out far enough to keep you from getting door dings.

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• 2001 SuperCrew,Lariet, 4x4, 5.4L, 3.55LS
• K&N Generation II FIPK
• Goodyear Wrangler LT 305 70 R16
• American Racing Chrome Sliders
• Chestnut/Harvest Gold 2-tone

 

I've seen some frame mounted bars on carparts.com I don't remember which ones they were, but they are out there. As far as the Westins go they mount to the body. If you look under the truck at the inside of the body where you said the bars go up at you will see some holes and slots there. Thats where they mount.

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1997 F-150 Lariat
Ext Cab Short Box
4x4 Off Road Package
3.55 Gears
285/75 R16 Kelly Springfield Trailcutter RTs



My 2 cents worth

If you're gonna stroke it, POWERSTROKE IT!!!

http://www.powerstroke73.homestead.com/

 

My Genuine steel Products nerf steps mount to the frame>I own a reg cab so they might be different for your truck.

 

Thanks for the input. I think I will look into the GoRhinos and see what they have to offer.

 

Lightningcrashz
Where can you purchase Genuie Steel Products from? I would like frame mounted bars also. That is why I have been holding off on them. Now I know what company makes them. Thanks

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97 Ford F150 XLT 4x4 4.6L auto, Std cab/Long bed, 3.55LS rear axle, PW,PL, and PM, captian chairs w/arm rests
Sylvania Cool Blue Bulbs, Ford logo hitch and license plate, tinted windows, blackouts front and rear(w/ford logos on front blackouts),ventvisors all around, painted logos on door sills and under hood, 55w backup lights, K&N Filter, custom 4x4 emblems, cup holder/LED mod, 99 F150 Triton V8 emblems, and much more to come

 

Here are the bars I purchased ... you can follow the link in my signature to the manufacturers web site ... hope this helps.


Nitrox



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• 2000 F-150 XLT
• 5.4 LITER TRITON V8
• 4X4 OFF ROAD PACKAGE
• SHORT BED EXTENDED CAB
• BRIGHT RED CLEARCOAT
• DARK GRAPHITE GRAY INTERIOR
• 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC W / MANUAL 4X4 SHIFTER
• 3" PERFORMANCE ACCESSORIES BODY LIFT
• 33X12.50X16.50 BFGOODRICH ALL-TERRIAN KO'S
• AMERICAN RACING BAJA'S 16.50X9.75 RIMS
• FORD SOFT TONNEAU COVER
• BLACK POWDER COATED STERLING EQUIPMENT NERF BARS
• BLACK POWDER COATED STERLING EQUIPMENT BRUSH GUARD
• TWO BLACK 150WATT DAYLIGHTER'S BY KC HILITES - TOTAL 770,000 CANDLEPOWER

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I noticed some Nerf bars from Eurobar that say in the product information that they bolt directly to the frame; and they offer stainless ones at what seem to be a semi-reasonable price. It may just be a misprint on the web site though, I am still unsure.

Here is where I saw them:
http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgd...01053123285698

on the right side there is a scrolling navigation thing - highlight "Boards & Steps" and click "Go".



[This message has been edited by Nonsequitur (edited 06-03-2001).]