N-Fab Epyx Steps vs. Westin HDX XTREME Nerf Bars

[packer96]

I've pretty much narrowed my choices down to these two. I like the look of the HDX's but the Nfab's are also $140 cheaper. To the people that have these, are you happy with your choice? Do the HDX's justify the increased cost? Wife agreed to letting me spend $500 on step bars, but if I can save $140 I'll be able to sneak another toy in there.

https://www.autoanything.com/nerf-bars/n-fab-epyx-steps
https://www.autoanything.com/nerf-bars/westin-hdx-xtreme-nerf-step-bars

 

[MADDOG]

I've had both brands and really like the NFab products.

One thing to consider...don't get any step bar that is painted. They chip very easily, the tops of the steps get scratched and the paint will start to peel. Get some that are powdercoated. All of my NFab units were powder coated and they wear really well.

I had to re-do a set of step bars that were painted. I had them coated with bed liner and that worked out well.

Good luck with your choice.

 

[BOWERSFJ]

If you live in Winter weather, N-Fab’s powdercoating sucks !!!! Mine didn’t last 2 Ohio Winters before the bubbled and peeled .... And I have factory flares, and I had to modify the mount plate to fit .... Never again


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[Nick@GotExhaust]

We offer and stock both. Both options are similar in quality which is them both being good quality steps. I would pick the ones I like the looks and function of the most as neither one is really better than the other.

Let us know if we can help. Message me if you would like a quote.

 

[CincyZach]

If you live in Winter weather, N-Fab’s powdercoating sucks !!!! Mine didn’t last 2 Ohio Winters before the bubbled and peeled .... And I have factory flares, and I had to modify the mount plate to fit .... Never again


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Mine didn’t last a year here in Ohio. I sent them back and they sent me a new set. So far they are holding up.

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

Mine didn’t last a year here in Ohio. I sent them back and they sent me a new set. So far they are holding up.

GEEEEEZZZ that looks good!

 

[MADDOG]

That's odd to me that the coating broke down so quickly. Do they salt the roads there in Ohio?

I put almost 90K on the set that graced my 2007 MegaCan.

 

[BOWERSFJ]

That's odd to me that the coating broke down so quickly. Do they salt the roads there in Ohio?

I put almost 90K on the set that graced my 2007 MegaCan.

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There’s a salt mine right under Lake Erie .... They sling that **** around here like it’s free .... It keeps all the oil spray people in business


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[MADDOG]

There’s a salt mine right under Lake Erie .... They sling that **** around here like it’s free .... It keeps all the oil spray people in business

Ahhh...that would explain it. I don't think I traveled salted roads with the MegaCan. It was chemical de-icer stuff used where I primarily drove.

 

[mikeru]

I have the HDX Extreme, and they also don't hold up well to winter abuse. I'm seeing surface rust in some areas. I'll probably just sand them down and coat them both in bed liner.

 

[CincyZach]

GEEEEEZZZ that looks good!

Thank you sir

 

[ripvanhalen]

That's odd to me that the coating broke down so quickly. Do they salt the roads there in Ohio?

I put almost 90K on the set that graced my 2007 MegaCan.

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Hi Maddog, Those look great on the mega-cab. Looks like a pretty long section of the bar is unsupported between the rear wheel and the rear mounting bracket. How much flex is there when you step on the bed access step? Thanks.