Advice on side steps

[vpalace]

Newb here, sorry of this has been discussed to death. I picked up a new 2014 Crew Cab Express Saturday and now realize my knees aren't what they used to be and I need an easier way to get in and out.

It's a lease, so I don't want to spend a ton on the Amp Research power steps, just want something that is functional and doesn't look horrible.

Any recommendation as to what and where to get a good set?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[White Beauty]

Check the local ads might pick up a set cheap. I'm running stock dodge boards and don't mind them

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[jlis]

I'm running 4" wheel to wheel raptor bars. love them! got them from ebay.

 

[vpalace]

Do you have a pic of them? I've seen a few on eBay, but I don't want them to be too low or stick out too far.

I also don't know if I should get black or polished. My truck is white on white.

 

[jlis]

only pic I have.

 

[vpalace]

That's the style I was looking at, thought it hung down a little too far.

I was looking at these.

2002 Current Dodge RAM Quad Cab 4in Stainless Steel Nerf Bars Rail Side Steps | eBay

 

[jlis]

Stainless or black is personal preference. I went with black because I trying to not add anymore chrome to the truck and it matched my amp bed step. I actually like the bars sticking out because other car doors hit them first.

 

[vpalace]

Makes sense. Thank you.

 

[Wandell]

I know exactly what you mean. You want them to tuck up and tight enough to the body so they don't look odd. But they also have to stick out enough to be functional. I have the Lund 5 inch oval bars. The brackets actually allow you adjust how far they stick out.

 

[vpalace]

Yes, exactly! I like them too. I found some on ebay last night, I think I posted the link. They look like they are tucked up enough to give me the look I want. I would even make do with a simple step, but the good ones are just as expensive.

 

[Phylodog]

Does anyone know which of the available steps on the market attach to the frame rather than the body? I'm not fond of the idea of attaching them to the body but a frame mount may not be possible after I install a body lift either.

 

[Wandell]

I'm not aware of any that attach to the frame. All of the one's I've seen bolt to the body.