Nerf Bars to low

kxkaiser · Dec 9, 2019

New to this forum, but seen some post regarding nerf bars hanging low.

Just installed some Truck Gear 5" oval by linex on a 2019 ram classic. They seem to hang really low and not sure I like the look. Is there any other brackets that a person could use, like a Westin?

Had them professionally installed an dealer not willing to help with a solution.

BOWERSFJ · Dec 9, 2019

Pics ?

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kxkaiser · Dec 9, 2019

I have 9-1/2" clearance in the front.

MADDOG · Dec 9, 2019

Yeah, that don't look right at all.

BOWERSFJ · Dec 9, 2019

They didn’t look that bad to me ... Just as a point of ref, here are my factories ... I had N-Fabs, and the tubes were up tight, but the step hoops hung way low, and their powdercoating sucks a$$ if you live in OH

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BOWERSFJ · Dec 9, 2019

N-Fabs ...

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Firetruck41 · Dec 9, 2019

Looks pretty normal to me...

Ken226 · Dec 9, 2019

All the stock type boards that came on my last 3 trucks were like that. They all sit pretty low.

I searched for a few months for boards that didnt sacrifice ground clearance. I ended up getting GoRhino boards.

The lowest part of my RB20 boards, (the bottom edge of the mounting brackets) sit about even with the bottom of the trucks frame.

BOWERSFJ · Dec 9, 2019

Good lookin step ... Certainly sits up high ... Kinda wide lookin, but probably similar to the Ford Raptor steps ... Might look a lil funny on a non-lifted Ram, but then again, not sure you “need” steps on a non-lifted Ram ...

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IRSmart · Dec 9, 2019

The point of steps is to hang down low to act as a...you know, step. If it sits as high as the door opening, what good is it?

BOWERSFJ · Dec 9, 2019

Well sure ... How would your 72 year old Mom get in the truck, without a “low” step ... An up and tight step means you don’t have to step “into” the cab on that first step ... You can step onto the step, and then slide into the cab ... It’s an art really .... And you can avoid making that noise in the Kroger parking lot that sounds like Grandpa takin a grumpy ... Lol

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BOWERSFJ · Dec 9, 2019

They also serve as door ding protection ...

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kxkaiser · Dec 9, 2019

Thanks for the reply,

I've also read post regarding run where to bolt on the pinch area of the rocker, is there anything I should to help prevent? Wisconsin winter can be extremely harmful

sandawilliams · Dec 9, 2019

IRSmart said:
The point of steps is to hang down low to act as a...you know, step. If it sits as high as the door opening, what good is it?

Kinda what I was thinking.

Ken226 · Dec 9, 2019

sandawilliams said:
Kinda what I was thinking.

It helps plenty. About 9 inches.

The average step height in a household staircase is 8 inches.

Ken226 · Dec 9, 2019

The lineX coating makes them plenty grippy, and they are great protection for most car doors.

JohnnyMac · Dec 10, 2019

kxkaiser said:
Thanks for the reply,

I've also read post regarding run where to bolt on the pinch area of the rocker, is there anything I should to help prevent? Wisconsin winter can be extremely harmful

I'd spray all the mounting hardware under the truck/step with a couple coats of undercoating to minimize the rust/corrosion.

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