Re: Advice on Hoop Step
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10/30/19 02:30 AM
10/30/19 02:30 AM
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I agree with J Body, steps, nerf bars, running boards, whatever you want to call them make it extremely difficult to pick the vehicle up for service. Plus they ruin the flow of the lines. My 74 is lifted 4" with 32" tires. I just climb in. Getting the dogs in is a different story though. They are getting old and jumping isn't as easy for them anymore. Our new truck has the auto fold out running boards and I like them just fine but I could have lived without them just as easily.
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Re: Advice on Hoop Step
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11/01/19 10:35 PM
11/01/19 10:35 PM
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Cab_Burge
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In good part why I’m wanting Hoop Steps. Don’t want to ruin the lines of the truck. The Hoop Steps are not as noticeable.
I’m not sure it would be all that much more difficult to service the vehicle, as there is lots of ground clearance (compared to a car) The nerf bars on my Jeep have never been a problem with regard to servicing the vehicle and Hoop Steps cover even less real estate.
Can I get in without a step, yes, but it gets harder every year. Just a (minor) p.i.t.a. Plus, a step will help shorter passengers, etc.
My airplane has a Step...(factory standard)... If I'm remembering correctly that step retracts with the landing gear, correct? The last A35 I saw going through its annual did My Comanche didn't have a step like that, it might have help the little ones and us older ones getting in and out of it We will never know now
Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)
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Re: Advice on Hoop Step
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#2712023
11/02/19 07:01 AM
11/02/19 07:01 AM
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Posts: 5,946 Greenville, PA
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I also have a Hoop Step on my Compact Tractor...
ME TOO! Wish I had a pic. I made it for my wife. I suppose if you're open to some fabrication you can mount those to the frame or make your own and coat them. I bought a pair of nerf bars for my truck and they were almost useless for getting in and out. The problem was they need to be out enough and low enough to be useful. I fabbed the mounts for the front of these and the rear is a straight piece of angle across both framerails. No flex and was built on my 2 post lift.
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