Side Steps

[Pops68]

I think those are the Bully brand. They look nice. I see that they can be rotated to lower or higher. I dont see how they can mount clear into the frame, and becasue I have the aux gas tank I do not have access to my inner rocker on pass side. I may get these and try to make something that goes to the frame.

What do folks think about making a plate that bolts to frame and then runs over and bolts to bottom side of rocker? These could then be mounted to that plate.

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I was thinking Bully myself when I posted the pic. There was an adjustable (lengthwise) piece attached to each side of the mounting bracket that I could extend to the frame so it "pushed outward" toward the step to keep pressure on it.

 

[LUBr LuvR]

These came on this truck. They do bolt to the frame. Can take some closer pics if you want.

 

[m_m70]

nybody have these from Toms? They appear to attach to frame which would solve my aux tank issue.

Yup I have these and they are great for a driver. easily removable (bolt on vs welded) if I plan to do a wheeling trip. Combined with velcro grab handles on the roll bar, makes getting in and out easy.

 

[Johnnyb]

I welded a receiver to the inside of my rock rails and built some steps that come down and get pinned in, but are completely removable for Wheeling.
The way I did it would eliminate the possibility of an auxiliary tank but with a little planning, you might be able to build one that wouldn't foul the auxiliary tank.

 

[Torkman66]

I found some Carr steps that I liked. They are different in that they are completely flat where the step is and the angled support arms do not attach to the top of the step making it difficult to get your foot on the actual step unless your in the center.

Anyway, because I have the aux tank, no way to attached a single step to the rockers and I further just do not think the thin metal rockers are strong enough to support my weight without at some point putting a slight bend in something. So I spent a couple days making a bracket that is very solid but does not attach to the rockers. On Passenger side, same thing, made a bracket that bolts to floor support ribs rather that the rockers.

The steps a extremely solid. They are very practical and make getting in and out of the lifted Bronco much easier for my wife (and me). But I'm just not sure if I like the look. They are a really nice polished aluminum and only about 18" wide, but still not sure about how they look. This is a Street Bronco (no rocking) so not concerned about clearances, but still not sure. Good thing is the bracket is bolted on rather than welded so they can be easily removed.

Would like opinions about how folks think these look.

 

[bigmuddy]

I found some Carr steps that I liked. They are different in that they are completely flat where the step is and the angled support arms do not attach to the top of the step making it difficult to get your foot on the actual step unless your in the center.

Anyway, because I have the aux tank, no way to attached a single step to the rockers and I further just do not think the thin metal rockers are strong enough to support my weight without at some point putting a slight bend in something. So I spent a couple days making a bracket that is very solid but does not attach to the rockers. On Passenger side, same thing, made a bracket that bolts to floor support ribs rather that the rockers.

The steps a extremely solid. They are very practical and make getting in and out of the lifted Bronco much easier for my wife (and me). But I'm just not sure if I like the look. They are a really nice polished aluminum and only about 18" wide, but still not sure about how they look. This is a Street Bronco (no rocking) so not concerned about clearances, but still not sure. Good thing is the bracket is bolted on rather than welded so they can be easily removed.

Would like opinions about how folks think these look.

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Not bad. Certainly better than other versions I have seen made by Carr.