2015 1500 rocker pannel cracking: Nerf Bars

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tyallis

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Does anyone know of a nerf bar/tube step-side that mounts primarily to the frame? After about 50,000mi, my 5'' tube step-side brackets have cracked the mounting surface of my rocker panel's (See Picture). I was never impressed with the sturdiness of the step from new; I weigh 200ish pounds, and the flex has always been scary. After a while, they started to rattle, and now they are laying in the weeds. As far as I can see, all brands have a similar mounting bracket system. I am looking for different options. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

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I just installed a set of nFab on my truck. The flex worries me also. Subscribing to thread to see answers. And now I need to go look under my truck and check.
 

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When I got my AMP steps, they knew this was an issue and required me to rivet in another plate to help with this.

They have seemed to work cause I have no cracking.

And I am a fat ass at 265!
 

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Same issue, pulled nutsert out. Need to do something prefer frame mounted.

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Is this just an issue with aftermarket or oem too?
 

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OEM and aftermarket if it doesn't have a little support brace.

I just looked at mine, been about a year since I've had mine and no signs of anything.

Those black little brackets that AMP include are thick and add a ton of rigidity!!
 

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As anyone approached amp and asked if they would sell the support brackets?


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