n-Fab Step Bars

[4WDTRK]

http://www.n-fab.com/products/sfID1/60/sfID2/61/sfID3/70/productID/40

I know at least one member here who is running these. Anyone else? Thoughts/opinions/pictures?

I'm on the fence about them. I think they look good for a more rugged off-road look. Wondering if you aren't running a high lift if they look right - do the steps hang too low?

There is some drilling involved to install, so I'd hate to drill/install and find out I don't care for them.

Thanks!

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Found this pic googling...OMG looks hideous! lol

 

[SRTH8R]

How to not make a denali look.

 

[4WDTRK]

How to not make a denali look.

LOL

 

[SRTH8R]

You will probably have a better response on gmfullsize with this question. Lots more people have the over there, not on yukon and hoes though.

 

[4WDTRK]

Here are another couple pics...

This looks pretty clean...

 

[Blue2002Tahoe]

I was thinking about these too for my silverado, the color matched look pretty good

 

[middelgriff1]

Im gonna fab up something similar to these. I like that they don't make the truck look like its lower. How are these mounted?

 

[SRTH8R]

Pinch weld area. 3 factory holes line up, then you drill 3 more holes. That's my biggest ***** about them. Should mount with the 20 other holes that already exist. But no regrets, love the look of them.

 

[4WDTRK]

I've obsessed over these enough! I'm going to be pulling the trigger and ordering a set soon!

SRTH8R - sent you a PM about some measurements if you would be so kind...thanks!

 

[TheAutumnWind]

http://www.n-fab.com/products/sfID1/60/sfID2/61/sfID3/70/productID/40

I know at least one member here who is running these. Anyone else? Thoughts/opinions/pictures?

I'm on the fence about them. I think they look good for a more rugged off-road look. Wondering if you aren't running a high lift if they look right - do the steps hang too low?

There is some drilling involved to install, so I'd hate to drill/install and find out I don't care for them.

Thanks!

---------- Post added at 12:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:20 AM ----------

Found this pic googling...OMG looks hideous! lol

That 'kon is not lifted enough for that to look good.

With more height and more tire I'll bet it looks nice.

 

[SRTH8R]

I've obsessed over these enough! I'm going to be pulling the trigger and ordering a set soon!

SRTH8R - sent you a PM about some measurements if you would be so kind...thanks!

I'll get it on my lunch for you.

 

[Mondo]

I've obsessed over these enough! I'm going to be pulling the trigger and ordering a set soon!

SRTH8R - sent you a PM about some measurements if you would be so kind...thanks!

well what does it look like cause im having the same problem. Mine isnt lifted but its level and biiger tires so im about 2in taller than factory how does it look?

 

[4WDTRK]

Funny you posted this today. I JUST got these things installed yesterday after ordering way back in April. Big ordeal. Had to return my first set under warranty due to problems with the passenger side. Finally had a local shop install and I think I'm gonna run them for a while. I probably would have sent them back if return shipping was free.

Anyhow I'm a bit mixed on the look. A taller lift would probably look better, but you tell me?

Not the best pics, but here ya go!



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[Mondo]

looks very nice. I think you just helped me make my decision. now to save up

 

[SRTH8R]

Looks good to me, but that's cause I have them.

 

[Mondo]

Wonder if the top main bar can be raised to be close or even flush with the body.
Then it would be nice to not have the gap and also raising the step bar.

 

[SRTH8R]

Nope, then you can't wash in there and you would have the bolts on the paint.

 

[4WDTRK]

Wonder if the top main bar can be raised to be close or even flush with the body.
Then it would be nice to not have the gap and also raising the step bar.

Nope, those are as high and tight as they will go. Once you see the brackets you will understand. No adjustment on the steps either.

Beware, I was not happy with the passenger side install. The bracket is different due to the rear AC lines that need to be cleared and NFAB didn't do a great job with their angles. They won't admit this to you. Their market is for the newer trucks, they won't be wasting time/energy or R&D dollars on something they only sell very few of.

Maybe you will get a set that is welded better, but I went through two sets and they pretty much had the same problem.

 

[Mondo]

what did you have to do to make it work?

 

[4WDTRK]

Well the first set the passenger brackets were not welded right. The second set was better, but still didn't sit just right to make it as solid as the driver side. Don't use the factory running board holes to install. Drill all new holes to make it sit as close to the body as possible and be secure.

In the end I didn't want to roll around under my truck and sweat for an afternoon so I had a reputable off-road shop do the install for me. They did a good job.