Side Steps/Nerf Bars

Krusher · Aug 13, 2002

Anybody have any suggestions on side steps or nerf bars for my 74. Looked at the CARR products, but don't like cast aluminum or the fact that they mount only to the rocker panels. Plus, you would have to remove the aux gas tank to install. Pictures would be nice, but product manufacturer and part number is what I need. Thanks

Allen_69 · Aug 13, 2002

Topic came up a couple of days ago. http://classicbroncos.com/forums/index.php?board=5;action=display;threadid=7374;start=0

blu72 · Aug 13, 2002

smittybuilt makes them. They attach to the body bushing mount and to the leaf spring bolt ,very sturdy. I have a set that I would part with for some 1/4 in. BC broncos rock skis

PaulBronco · Aug 13, 2002

I run those smittybuilts. sturdy/look nice but too low for rock crawlers.

Krusher · Aug 13, 2002

Thanks, don't know how I missed that one. The Genuine Steel Products looks like the one I'm looking for.

blu72 · Aug 13, 2002

actually smittybuilt looks as though they are discontinuing their nerf bars. the website says "while supplies last"

EricLar80 · Aug 13, 2002

If I were going to do some sort of step, I would take a rock ski from BC Broncos or the sort, and then have a shop weld on a nice looking step that comes out the side. Then get them powdercoated. That way you wouldn't lose any ground clearance, they would be sturdy as hell, looks good, and you have rock skis to boot. To me, putting nerf bars on a 4x4 that you have lifted and made to 4wheel in is counter-productive. -Eric

J-DUB · Aug 13, 2002

[quote author=EricLar80 link=board=5;threadid=7974;start=0#56208 date=1029270206] If I were going to do some sort of step, I would take a rock ski from BC Broncos or the sort, and then have a shop weld on a nice looking step that comes out the side. Then get them powdercoated. That way you wouldn't lose any ground clearance, they would be sturdy as hell, looks good, and you have rock skis to boot. To me, putting nerf bars on a 4x4 that you have lifted and made to 4wheel in is counter-productive. -Eric [/quote] James Duff makes something that looks just like you described. Its called Smooth Rocker Guard with Siderail. Here is a link: Rocker Guard

GRIZZLY · Aug 13, 2002

[quote author=EricLar80 link=board=5;threadid=7974;start=0#56208 date=1029270206] If I were going to do some sort of step, I would take a rock ski from BC Broncos or the sort, and then have a shop weld on a nice looking step that comes out the side. Then get them powdercoated. That way you wouldn't lose any ground clearance, they would be sturdy as hell, looks good, and you have rock skis to boot. To me, putting nerf bars on a 4x4 that you have lifted and made to 4wheel in is counter-productive. -Eric [/quote]That's exactly what I did to mine. I also mounted the back side to the frame. Now I'm going to skid plate the tubes and put in rock lights(when money allows)

Guest · Sep 14, 2003

I dont like the way that they look and they could get hung up. the wife does want them but it is my ride.

HotWheels · Sep 14, 2003

i used the nerf bars without the built in step and added clamp on steps for the wife. I like how the clamp steps stick out and keep other people truck doors at bay.

66horse · Sep 14, 2003

[quote author=EricLar80 link=board=5;threadid=7974;start=0#msg56208 date=1029270206]
If I were going to do some sort of step, I would take a rock ski from BC Broncos or the sort, and then have a shop weld on a nice looking step that comes out the side. Then get them powdercoated. That way you wouldn't lose any ground clearance, they would be sturdy as hell, looks good, and you have rock skis to boot. To me, putting nerf bars on a 4x4 that you have lifted and made to 4wheel in is counter-productive.
-Eric
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This is basically what a couple of my buddies have done. Rock skis and then tubing bent and welded on. Looks sweet! Works as nerf bars, AND the extra tubing welded on has saved some body damage for my buddies! Ill try to find a pic.

66horse · Sep 14, 2003

Here is pic.

To see more goto http://www.leftcoastbroncos.com:8080/Trips/Logandale%201-02/

And look at the files called Nerfsx.jpg

There are 6 or 7 pics.

BucknBronco · Sep 14, 2003

Check these out also... I haven't tried them yet, but I plan to put these on my Bronco. (It's mostly a Scout site, but they make them for our Broncos too.)

www.dandcextreme.com/product.asp?pkID=47

HotWheels · Sep 14, 2003

[quote author=Krusher link=board=5;threadid=7974;start=0#msg56131 date=1029258531]
Anybody have any suggestions on side steps or nerf bars for my 74. Looked at the CARR products, but don't like cast aluminum or the fact that they mount only to the rocker panels. Plus, you would have to remove the aux gas tank to install.
Pictures would be nice, but product manufacturer and part number is what I need.

Thanks
[/quote]

depends on what u want. If you wnat a nice step and some protection and don't want to spend alot of dough then nerf bars are nice.

it you plan to crawl and generally abuse your vehicle perhaps some better protection is in order.

Just build it for what u want and forget the hype.

I love my Bronco and will never rock crawl it. It is my daily driver and I am building it as such. I also wnat to be able to get into it when I'm 70...do what suits you and your's.

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