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Default Re: N-FAB nerf bars? Worth it?

No i mean like the actual step. See how the N-fab ones have a textured "chain link" kinda look, where as the Go Rhino's are just smooth.
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Default Re: N-FAB nerf bars? Worth it?

Ah, yes the actual traction plate they attach to the step bars is a bit different.

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Default Re: N-FAB nerf bars? Worth it?

i like the go rhino steps better.
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i like the go rhino steps better.
Just don't get them wet.
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Default Re: N-FAB nerf bars? Worth it?

I like the GoRhino's a little better also. NFabs and the black GoRhino's are carbon steel (can rust). GoRhino offers a polished stainless steel (no rust).

I also like CattlemanHD steps (Home) and Frontier steps (Frontier Truck Gear) but I don't think they're available for Tundras.

In my opinion, the best looking steps on the market are the Style Steps, but they are rather pricey. (Steffens Enterprises offers style steps truck accessories oval steps pickup step bars step tubes running boards side steps step bumpers)

Here are gloss black Style Steps with a chrome insert. Honestly, they look even better in person.
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Just don't get them wet.

take off the step plate and paint it with truck bed liner
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That's been done....lots of times.

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how much did yall pay for the N-fabs?
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how much did yall pay for the N-fabs?
Best price I've seen is through 4 wheel parts, calling them direct. Lift Kits, Winches, Tires, & Wheels by 4 Wheel Parts
$346.99 plus $19.99 for over-sized shipping.
But, they only stock Cab Length Gloss Black Powder Coated.

I ordered mine direct and paid more to get Textured Black PC'ed.
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Yup that was what I did to mine as soon as I got them.
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I like the GoRhino's a little better also. NFabs and the black GoRhino's are carbon steel (can rust). GoRhino offers a polished stainless steel (no rust).

I also like CattlemanHD steps (Home) and Frontier steps (Frontier Truck Gear) but I don't think they're available for Tundras.

In my opinion, the best looking steps on the market are the Style Steps, but they are rather pricey. (Steffens Enterprises offers style steps truck accessories oval steps pickup step bars step tubes running boards side steps step bumpers)

Here are gloss black Style Steps with a chrome insert. Honestly, they look even better in person.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ps/SSteps2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ps/SSteps3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../ststepbl3.jpg
Hey 123,
Those Stylesteps are sweet.
How much do they stick out from the body?
I want a bar you can actually use as a step.
Has anyone installed the Toughcounty steps?
And if you got them,How far do they stick out?
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mine will be here on Tuesday, I'll let ya know
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Default Re: N-FAB nerf bars? Worth it?

I LOVE my N-FABS, great step! The ones with the Line-X look slippery.
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Unhappy Function Great, Coating is very poor.

I love my N-fab steps from a functionality stand point, however, the finish on mine lasted about three minutes. I installed them in Feb 08 and the leading edge of each step is worn away completely and every weld has rusted through the finish. It seems as though mine were just painted instead of power coated. They are the black textured finish. I ordered direct from N-Fab. I have sent them an e-mail explaining my problem and have not heard back yet. They have about 3500 miles on them so far and at this rate there will be nothing left by 15K if I don't do something this summer.

If N-Fab doesn't do something for me I plan to primer coat them with a rust inhibitor and then have them Line-Xed or something similar. I am not thrilled about the quality of the coating for a step that costs this much. If they were 100 bucks then sure, but for $400+ for the full length version, they should have atleast made it one year before rusting to hell.

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Default Re: N-FAB nerf bars? Worth it?

andrew, try contacting them again.
Here's the info on the email I received from the info@n-fab.com email:

Thomas Fichter
CEO N-fab inc
14925 Stuebner Airline Rd
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Houston, TX 77069
281-880-Nfab (office)
281-880-6325 (fax)
832-771-6934 (cell)
N-Fab: Manufacturers of Nerfsteps, Prerunners, Harley Bars & Truck Accessories (web)
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But I would have fixed the rust problem when it first appeared. A can of flat black Rustoleum will set you back $5. And will spray not only the n-fab rails 200 times, but also your axle housing that probably has some rust on it too.

I hope you get some replies from N-Fab, they seemed very enthusiastic to get my email questions.
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