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Side Steps #2466852 03/15/18 12:13 PM 03/15/18 12:13 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,772 Keymar, MD DusterKid OP top fuel
DusterKid OP top fuel Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,772 Keymar, MD	Just purchased a 17 Ram 2500 and need to put some side steps on it. Am looking at the Lund, Rapter and Westin brands. Would like a frame mounted style and look like a Mopar factory style (they are about twice as much). Anyone have any experience with any of these?

Re: Side Steps [Re: DusterKid] #2466881 03/15/18 01:17 PM 03/15/18 01:17 PM
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 546 Gilman, IA sabbfan mopar
sabbfan mopar Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 546 Gilman, IA	I have the chrome Raptors with black rubber inserts where you step, they extend to the rear tire. Very sturdy, they don’t flex when I’m standing on them. Great for getting in the bed of the truck. Look good too. 2012 Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4x4 5.7 Hemi 2011 Dodge Durango 3.6L 2009 Dodge Caliber 1.8L 5 speed 1970 Super Bee-someday!

Re: Side Steps [Re: DusterKid] #2467269 03/16/18 11:42 AM 03/16/18 11:42 AM
Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 13 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA T Tones21 member
Tones21 member T Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 13 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA	Go for Westin.

Re: Side Steps [Re: DusterKid] #2467555 03/16/18 11:19 PM 03/16/18 11:19 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,069 Washington State 70Duster440 super stock
70Duster440 super stock Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,069 Washington State	Not what you're looking at but if you'd like something a little different, my friend manufactures these: https://www.spyderindustries.com/collections/side-steps

Re: Side Steps [Re: 70Duster440] #2467956 03/18/18 01:43 AM 03/18/18 01:43 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,699 Newport, Mi Evil Spirit master
Evil Spirit master Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,699 Newport, Mi	Originally Posted By 70Duster440 Not what you're looking at but if you'd like something a little different, my friend manufactures these: https://www.spyderindustries.com/collections/side-steps Those are nice looking steps. Free advice and worth every penny... Factory trained Slinky rewinder.........

Re: Side Steps [Re: DusterKid] #2468829 03/19/18 10:57 PM 03/19/18 10:57 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,527 Freeport IL USA poorboy I Live Here
poorboy I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,527 Freeport IL USA	Look into how and what the kits install to. A lot of the newer running board kits mount with the body mount bolts. Its great when they are new, but not so good if there is a problem a few years down the road and they need to be removed for any reason. The body mount bolts tend to break rather then loosen, especially if there is any rust involved. Gene

Re: Side Steps [Re: poorboy] #2471226 03/24/18 03:42 AM 03/24/18 03:42 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,699 Newport, Mi Evil Spirit master
Evil Spirit master Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,699 Newport, Mi	Originally Posted By poorboy Look into how and what the kits install to. A lot of the newer running board kits mount with the body mount bolts. Its great when they are new, but not so good if there is a problem a few years down the road and they need to be removed for any reason. The body mount bolts tend to break rather then loosen, especially if there is any rust involved. Gene Good point. You are at the mercy of the installer as to how anything comes back apart. Good mechanics take the little bit of extra time to never seize bolts upon assembly - hacks don't. Free advice and worth every penny... Factory trained Slinky rewinder.........

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