Nerf Bars vs Hoop Steps

New to the forum. Looking to either replace the black plastic step pads on my current stainless steel Nerf Bars, or upgrade to some Havoc HS3 Black Hoop steps. https://www.realtruck.com/havoc-hs3-black-hoop-steps/R186082P2011Y2712MA.html

I was surprised after purchasing my first nerf bars (I still cant determine the make/brand. The dealer installed them for free), that the step pad was just plastic. Rain + Plastic never seems like a good combination. Can I get some feedback on members with Hoop Steps, or even members who went back to their Nerf Bars.

Is the traction improved during rain or in general? The footprint seems smaller than the plastic footpads on Nerf bars. My truck is Mineral Grey, chrome bumpers, grill, wheels, and handles...so naturally stainless steel makes sense, but I'm leaning towards gloss or mate black. Hope black doesnt throw off the color scheme a bit.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Mark

I took the plastic step pads off of my nerfs and sprayed them with traction paint. Works great in general and exceptional in wet conditions.

The Havocs remind me of the NFabs I ran on a 2007 & 2014. Matte black, no plastic covers, thick powdercoating.

I never had a problem with solid footing on them no matter the weather conditions.

Thanks for chiming in MADDOG. Hopefully I get some more input so I can make a educated decision.

Mark

Square style Nerf bars are in thing now.....

MADDOG said:

The Havocs remind me of the NFabs I ran on a 2007 & 2014. Matte black, no plastic covers, thick powdercoating.

I never had a problem with solid footing on them no matter the weather conditions.

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I just ordered the havc hs3 bars for my 2013 quad cab 4x4 outdoorsman. I got a great deal on ghem fro. Amazon, $382 plus tax shipped.
So how are yours holding up? I am concern they are going to stick out too far from side.
The mopar oem tubes i ripped off on a piling where not so noticeable. They where clearly not strong though, i turned into a job site with a 3' tall 6x6 post and rail fence. The last 4' of fence dropped down to the exact height if passenger side black aluminum tubes as i turned into it. It felt like i was running over a bump so i just kept going,
These oem tubes are really thin, it crumbled like foil , got all manhled and ripped off center mount.

My mind was clearly elswhere, but maybe these havoc ss powder coates bars will be sronger....

cbfodalo said:

I just ordered the havc hs3 bars for my 2013 quad cab 4x4 outdoorsman. I got a great deal on ghem fro. Amazon, $382 plus tax shipped.
So how are yours holding up? I am concern they are going to stick out too far from side.
The mopar oem tubes i ripped off on a piling where not so noticeable. They where clearly not strong though, i turned into a job site with a 3' tall 6x6 post and rail fence. The last 4' of fence dropped down to the exact height if passenger side black aluminum tubes as i turned into it. It felt like i was running over a bump so i just kept going,
These oem tubes are really thin, it crumbled like foil , got all manhled and ripped off center mount.

My mind was clearly elswhere, but maybe these havoc ss powder coates bars will be sronger..

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Lol. You need rock sliders not ***** step bars.

I always feel the step style will catch on something, and dig into snow and mud. The bars slide nicely over snow and mud, imo. And Ice doesn't build up on the bar style as it does on the fronts of the step style. My experience anyways

cbfodalo said:

I just ordered the havc hs3 bars for my 2013 quad cab 4x4 outdoorsman. I got a great deal on ghem fro. Amazon, $382 plus tax shipped.
So how are yours holding up? I am concern they are going to stick out too far from side.
The mopar oem tubes i ripped off on a piling where not so noticeable. They where clearly not strong though, i turned into a job site with a 3' tall 6x6 post and rail fence. The last 4' of fence dropped down to the exact height if passenger side black aluminum tubes as i turned into it. It felt like i was running over a bump so i just kept going,
These oem tubes are really thin, it crumbled like foil , got all manhled and ripped off center mount.

My mind was clearly elswhere, but maybe these havoc ss powder coates bars will be sronger....

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I am not using them as sliders. They are just a convenience for my 5 Foot Nothing wife to be able to get up into the cab.

MADDOG said:

I am not using them as sliders. They are just a convenience for my 5 Foot Nothing wife to be able to get up into the cab.

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Same, only reason I put them on is because of the Mrs.