I thought I would share my observations and help those who are looking for nerf bar options.
After looking at OEM, Romik, Westin and such, I settled on the Raptor 4 inch ovals because:
- I like oval better than round for some reason
- I like Stainless
- I prefer the notion of welded end caps
- They were not very expensive (OEM step bars in Canada are $840 installed), even though I shipped them from the US
I would have preferred the Romik, however, the 'oval shape' trumped that. So, I pulled the trigger on these in hopes that they would be the nerf bars that "keep me happy" for a reasonable amount of time.
And so, let the game begin!
Packaging:
56.0 lbs/25.4 kg worth of box arrived via FedEx today, all in all, in very good shape. I've read posts where the packaging has suffered trauma, but overall, everything appeared on the up and up. The box was clearly marked with Honda Ridgeline 2006-2009 to remove immediate doubt as to any potential mix-ups.
Inside the Box:
All parts were well protected, encased in cardboard, shrink wrap, tons of tape, some minor foam lining, as well as a plastic bag to completely cover them. The center box was secured to the inside with double-side tape to prevent wandering around the interior during shipping. Quality Control decals prevailed on all of the individual parts.
The Goods:
A quick looky-at the bars show that there were no marks, dings or areas of concern. So far, so good.
The Goods - Extreme Close-Up:
Hey - everyone love pictures! Nonetheless, the bars have a consistently nice polished finish throughout, and the ends look well finished. The pads seem well secured, and tugging on them did not lead to any calamities.
Now on to round#2
Cheers,
Tom
After looking at OEM, Romik, Westin and such, I settled on the Raptor 4 inch ovals because:
- I like oval better than round for some reason
- I like Stainless
- I prefer the notion of welded end caps
- They were not very expensive (OEM step bars in Canada are $840 installed), even though I shipped them from the US
I would have preferred the Romik, however, the 'oval shape' trumped that. So, I pulled the trigger on these in hopes that they would be the nerf bars that "keep me happy" for a reasonable amount of time.
And so, let the game begin!
Packaging:
56.0 lbs/25.4 kg worth of box arrived via FedEx today, all in all, in very good shape. I've read posts where the packaging has suffered trauma, but overall, everything appeared on the up and up. The box was clearly marked with Honda Ridgeline 2006-2009 to remove immediate doubt as to any potential mix-ups.
Inside the Box:
All parts were well protected, encased in cardboard, shrink wrap, tons of tape, some minor foam lining, as well as a plastic bag to completely cover them. The center box was secured to the inside with double-side tape to prevent wandering around the interior during shipping. Quality Control decals prevailed on all of the individual parts.
The Goods:
A quick looky-at the bars show that there were no marks, dings or areas of concern. So far, so good.
The Goods - Extreme Close-Up:
Hey - everyone love pictures! Nonetheless, the bars have a consistently nice polished finish throughout, and the ends look well finished. The pads seem well secured, and tugging on them did not lead to any calamities.
Now on to round#2
Cheers,
Tom