Body to Frame Bolts

[multimopes]

I was just wondering about issues with removal of cab to frame bolts, if you ever removed them. My 2000 rockers are so shot and my side steps tore them up. I want to replace them with a 3" nerf bar type of step. These will mount to the frame between the cab to frame bolt areas. I am wondering if the bolts, which would need to be removed, are captured or not; (meaning completely submerged and not having threads exposed). If they are sealed off, I think I will order the bars, if exposed to rust for 23 years, I anticipate either breaking a bolt off or a mounting tab or something worse. I saw years ago a type of bar that clamped around the frame so no drilling was needed, but I can't find any like that anymore. If you get a minute, let me know if you could.
Thanks

 

[Lyle Longboat]

No one? I’d like to find the same type of frame setup for side steps on my 2005/2011 trucks.

 

[kdoublep]

Are you asking about side steps that mount to body bolts? Mine mount to body bolts and the factory studs. The Body bolt threads are not exposed. At least I can't see them.

 

[kdoublep]

Not sure they would work on your year though. Sorry.

 

[GTyankee]

neither my 2009 or the 2016 Rams nerf bars bolt to the frame
My nerf bars are modified, imagine 3 steps, all like the front step
2 were cut off & one long step replaced it
The long one suits my needs better


front mount


Center mount

rear pix seems to be missing



I know some people have rust along the mounting area
But, a person could buy 2 long 1/4" thick steel bars, that are about 2" wide
Those long flat steel bars, could be mounted to the trucks mounting area & the nerf bars could be mounted to the bar.
If, the rust is not too bad, that should gave you plenty of support

Other wise, a person could pay a welder to make brackets, that bolt to the trucks FRAME

Good Luck

 

[multimopes]

TADAAAAA,
I am very happy to report that I got the job done! Got a set of Nerf Bares from Aries. BUT, before doing so, I slathered a bunch of penetrating oil with "Deep Creep" in it all around & on top of the cab to frame bolts, wherever I could reach, & let it sit a few days. Then I used a 1/2" breaker bar with a 2 foot pipe helper on it. All 4 were loosened before I ordered the bars. Easy installation after that! I am happy as a pig in sh_t!