Step Bars: N-Fab or Dominator D3?

Gwerner74 · Sep 8, 2017

So I've narrowed down the step bar choice for my 2500 to either the N-Fab or Dominator D3 step bars. Anyone with experience with either one that can share the pros and cons of each? They both appear to be pretty much identical in construction, but the Dominators are $75 cheaper. Just curious if the N-Fabs are really $75 better than the D3s. Thanks in advance!

crazykid1994 · Sep 8, 2017

I don't know about the d3 bt I have the nfabs I like them quite a bit. They are a little slick when wet and my girlfriend slips on them every once in a while. I'm looking at linexing them so they aren't as slick. I love the look. Nice and tucked up into the truck with just the step dropped down. Only thing I don't like which I imagine both would have is the way they mount. If you off-road and bump it it's going to crunch the rocker panels or rip the mounts. I'm going to see if I can get a welder to weld a bracket that mounts to the body bracket for the truck to hold the step

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Gwerner74 · Sep 8, 2017

crazykid1994 said:
I don't know about the d3 bt I have the nfabs I like them quite a bit. They are a little slick when wet and my girlfriend slips on them every once in a while. I'm looking at linexing them so they aren't as slick. I love the look. Nice and tucked up into the truck with just the step dropped down. Only thing I don't like which I imagine both would have is the way they mount. If you off-road and bump it it's going to crunch the rocker panels or rip the mounts. I'm going to see if I can get a welder to weld a bracket that mounts to the body bracket for the truck to hold the step

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Do yours have the textured black finish from the manufacturer?

crazykid1994 · Sep 8, 2017

No I got gloss to match the rims I was going to purchase.

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Gwerner74 · Sep 8, 2017

crazykid1994 said:
No I got gloss to match the rims I was going to purchase.

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Thanks for the input. I'm planning on going with the textured black. Based on what you said about them getting slippery, I'll probably throw some water on them before mounting to see how slick they get. If it's bad I'll get them lined before install.

ocwill1 · Sep 8, 2017

I had the n-fabs for a while and sold them and got the amp's.. wife had issues getting out of vehicle with having to make sure to look before getting out. and they were a little slippery, even the textured. with the amps, no need to really pay attention because of the large step area. they are a little pricey, but if you will be keeping truck for a long time, pays for itself..

RandyGallup · Sep 9, 2017

I have the N Fab and do not like them. I feel that where you step to get into the truck when driving is to far forward and awkward. My 5 yr old on the other hand loves them bc it's easier for him to get in and out, and that's the only reason I keep them on. Just my $.02

markusaf81 · Jan 20, 2018

Anyone have info on installing them? I read there is drilling required with the NFAB

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crazykid1994 · Jan 20, 2018

markusaf81 said:
Anyone have info on installing them? I read there is drilling required with the NFAB

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If you don’t have factory steps then drilling is required. 2 holes per side

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