A quick guide to nerf bars

If you don’t have one yet, a nerf bar is actually one of the most useful accessories that you can get for your truck not only because it aids climbing to the vehicle by providing an extra step but also because it grants protection to your truck by allowing itself to brush off incoming road debris such as rocks or even prevent side to side collisions from other vehicles. This is something that’s often overlooked as nerf bars are only seen as step boards, aiding ease of access to the vehicle. If you’re not too sure about which running board or nerf bar to get, read on and we’ll do a quick checklist on the things you might need to consider.

Nerf bars are needed by your truck, no doubt, but which one would you get? A simple step board or an oval nerf bar – we’ll try to define the most common types of these accessories and see which type is best for you.

Between nerf bars and running boards, there’s very little difference that in fact, running boards only differ with how little or no gap is between the board itself and the body of the truck where it’s mounted to. A nerf bar on the other hand, is more of a steel bar that’s mounted to the sides of the trucks, under the door. It mostly comes in either stainless steel or chrome and often has a non-slippery surface for stepping on. When it comes to looking plain, a running board would suffice but when it comes to protection, get the steel nerf bars.

Another thing to consider is the extra features that could come with your nerf bar or the type of nerf bar you get. There are oval nerf bars that have a wider space for people to step on, making it more convenient or there are running boards that are powered which automatically fold down and up depending if your doors are open or closed. Additionally, you can mount lights on your running boards which can make them act as an extra signal light or simply as a means for you to see the running boards easier during the night.

Since trucks come with different shapes and sizes, you would also best look for nerf bars that would best fit the dimensions of your truck or ones that are specifically made for it such as Chevy Silverado nerf bars. There are also several manufacturers to choose from such as Dee Zee and Ionic automotive which are just some of the most popular.