z71 side nerf bars

[trublew]

is it possible to do the z71 side nerf bars and lower mouldings on a 02 tahoe ls? i want to lift it but im not sure i like the stock plastic running boards on lifted trucks... and i dont want to do aftermarket as most of them i have seen rust out fast and dont look as clean as the z71 boards do. thanks for the help!

 

[trublew]

really? no one?

 

[dwmmatt23]

yes it is possible, but to get the moldings on there are metal brackets under them that require 1/4'' rivets to install, there are 10 on each side. you have to drill holes in your rocker panels and install the rivets which are huge, I had to replace mine so I was lucky to already have the holes there. I wouldnt feel right drilling all those bigg ass holes. The steps require the brackets to be riveted on with those molding brackets as well. If you get a BIG double armed rivet gun (the handles are like a bolt cutter) you can do it yourself, I bought mine at harbor freight since I only needed to use that big of a rivet this one time only.

 

[trublew]

Oooff... Nevermind then that's what I was lookin for

 

[Krocker360]

is it possible to do the z71 side nerf bars and lower mouldings on a 02 tahoe ls? i want to lift it but im not sure i like the stock plastic running boards on lifted trucks... and i dont want to do aftermarket as most of them i have seen rust out fast and dont look as clean as the z71 boards do. thanks for the help!

some said yes, but I've tried it and I got myself in trouble... can't figure out how....