Factory Holes for Nerf Bars

[Magfan2]

Putting the plow on the UTV, down at a low angle, noticed 3 pairs of holes at the bottom edge of the 2014 RAM Sport Quad quarter panels. Perfectly spaced. Didn't feel like crawling around in the snow after fighting the plow blade. Anyone know what bars will fit what might be factory drilling, or what factory standard bars (if any) might have been? I will measure before I buy!

 

[WY-Dave]

On My 18 I installed the stock bars when the dealer had to order them as part of the sale. The nutserts are hex. Easy to put in. My bars only have the brackets at the ends. I have been throwing around the idea of getting a pair of brackets for the middles. With whatever you decide, you may need the "Ram sidestep mounting kit". THey are all over e-bay and Amazon ranging fro $20 - $40

 

[hunterdan]

Putting the plow on the UTV, down at a low angle, noticed 3 pairs of holes at the bottom edge of the 2014 RAM Sport Quad quarter panels. Perfectly spaced. Didn't feel like crawling around in the snow after fighting the plow blade. Anyone know what bars will fit what might be factory drilling, or what factory standard bars (if any) might have been? I will measure before I buy!

Basically all of them. They all utilize those mounts. But you want ones that use the ones in the sides of the body PLUS the ones in the bottom of the pinch weld, they'll be rock solid. The ones that just mount to the body above the pinch weld aren't strong at all.

 

[diymirage]

Basically all of them. They all utilize those mounts. But you want ones that use the ones in the sides of the body PLUS the ones in the bottom of the pinch weld, they'll be rock solid. The ones that just mount to the body above the pinch weld aren't strong at all.

I dont know if the bars on my truck are OEM or aftermarket (they were on there when i bought it) but they tie into the cab mounts on the frame and i got to say ...these are the most solid need bars i have ever seen
Ever

 

[hunterdan]

I dont know if the bars on my truck are OEM or aftermarket (they were on there when i bought it) but they tie into the cab mounts on the frame and i got to say ...these are the most solid need bars i have ever seen
Ever

OEM ones I've had have only attached to the body, so they're likely aftermarket. I personally haven't seen any that attach to the cab mounts.

 

[diymirage]

OEM ones I've had have only attached to the body, so they're likely aftermarket. I personally haven't seen any that attach to the cab mounts.

It was a first for me too, but I love em (not a fan of the bars themselves, they could have been a lil wider) but not are they solid

 

[Magfan2]

Thanks for the input. What I was originally thinking about instead of bars, is a stirrup type step by each front door. I doubt I will have rear seat passengers, except possibly dogs on a vet trip. Have to take some measurements and take a look underneath. Supposed to be a few warmer days left!