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An Overview of Online Nerf Bars, Tubular Steel, and Side Steps For Your Texas Truck

Posted by Chrome Pickup in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX on Jan 27, 2009

In Texas we have a saying that goes he's got a big hat, but no cattle. It seems these days adding accessories to your truck in Texas is symbol of success. The big four truck companies in North America - Ford, Chevy, Dodge and GMC - are engaged in a contest to see who can build the tallest truck on the market, and thus if nerf bars aren't included with every new model, they must be added, not only for looks but out of practically. This is true especially for the shorter cowboys and girls. Nerf bars act as a sort of stepping ladder for getting into your truck. While trucks have always been up higher than a typical automobile, some of the newer trucks on the market, especially the heavy duty models designed for towing and hauling, are definitely taller than they used to be. Off-road packages have also taken regular pickup trucks and given them a stiff suspension that rides way up off of the road in order to give better ground clearance for obstacles and elevation changes.

How can you bridge the gap?

While you might appreciate the extra utility that your truck's increased ride height has given you, you have probably also experienced an awkward moment or two when trying to get into your vehicle. If you have a family, then you have most likely also had to deal with helping small children or grandparents make their way inside your truck's passenger compartment. This has probably left you wondering if there is an accessory out there which can help make stepping into your truck an easier process.

Climbing in with ease

Wholesale nerf bars and running boards are a great way to not only improve the accessibility of your truck, but also dress up its exterior appearance and help you add a personal touch to the way it looks. Nerf bars are tubular steel bars which mount just underneath your truck's doors. The top of the bar has a recessed step which includes a special grip which makes it safe to use even in wet or wintry conditions. By stepping onto a nerf bar, both you and your passengers will have an easier time climbing up into your truck.

Not just for passengers

Nerf bars aren't limited to your truck's passenger compartment. The tubular steel can be extended from the front of the driver's door all the way back to the beginning of the rear wheel well. This gives you a safe and easy way to load your truck's cargo bed from the side, or check on cargo to make sure that everything is still in place. The extra lift provided by the nerf bar step gives you the extra leverage you need to lift items over the side of the cargo area without banging into your truck's body work. It can also help you lean over into the bed and lift up cargo sitting right at the bottom.

Protection and style

Nerf bars also add an extra dimension of style to your truck. The thick, tubular steel makes your vehicle look sporty and strong, and it helps to set your truck when driving down the road. Nerf bars also add an extra layer of protection to your truck's lower body work, keeping it safe from rocks, trees and bottoming out when riding on an off-road trail. Most nerf bars can be had in either shining stainless steel or powder coated black, letting you decide whether you want to hide the scratches from off road use or dress up your daily driver.