I was looking at a set of Nerf Bars other than the Westin Brand, I had the Westins on my truck and they didn't last as expected so I was looking into an alternative. Has anyone heard of or had any experience with the Raptor brand. From what I read is some of the tests they performed very well but I like input from user experience.
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I pulled the trigger on the Stainless Steel 4inch Ovals. Ordered them online from Truckparts411.com for ~$400Cdn which included shipping. Took me an hour to install, fit perfectly. Look absolutely Awesome on my truck. I am so glad my wife talked me out of getting the OEM ovals and I search a little deeper. I've attached a couple photos (first time, hope I get it right).
They look impressive...especially with your door & door handle chrome! I may have to check out their website. Nice choice.
A belated welcome to the ROC!
Dittos on the stainless steel variety - they are the best. The OEM running boards have a center mounting strut - many secondary market ones don't. While not absolutely required they will be sturdier.
These bars are Stainless steel, including the end caps. Very very clean with no screws in the endcaps, completely sealed. Even the Bolts into the frame are stainless.
As for the trim, that was installed by the dealership before I even purchased the truck.
Also, if you look carefully you will see that there is in fact three mounting struts.
But hey, we all have our preferences that why there are so many options out there. Juts trying to make sure that you have all the details to help you with your decisions. I've already made mine,and I am extremely happy with these nerf bars.
Hi gang. I've had a number of requests about the trim.
It was about $500Cdn Trim Package when I purchased my truck from Regina Honda, here in Saskatchewan. I believe, and I will confirm, that they had it installed by Ziebert or Trim-line. It is a chrome looking heavy duty plastic trim with indented lettering. It also includes 4X4 in the back corners. This week-end when I am home I'll clean it up and take and post a photo that shows off the trim. Hopefully I will have a part number by then.
I ordered these steps and they look great, but I am disappointed to discover that each step has some debris inside that is rattling around.
Sounds like small pieces of metal or maybe some little screws. Any suggestions for getting this stuff out without damaging the ovals are welcome. Would removing the step pads help and can that be done without damaging them?
I must admit that I do not have that problem and I have no idea how you would get anything out of them as they are completely sealed.
Call up Raptor and see what thye can do about it. I am sure that they do not want a bad rap from a user group are size.
Good Luck with this and keep us posted.
I love the look and quality of my nerf bars and I have had a lot of positive comments about them and my truck. Even from the Ford guys
I ordered the black oval raptors last month but was told by the manufacturer that due to production delays they wouldn't be available until at least mid June or later. I went with Westin's black ovals. The Raptors look nice though...a super price as well......