I finally got around to modding my OEM steps to make them look like they should have from the factory. I like the clean look without them at all but, they are functional and help with the kids and mom in short skirts getting in and out. :lol: I have always hated how far down they hung. In my opinion, on a 4wd everything should be tucked up as far as possible for clearance reasons and they just looked retarded hanging down so low. So, yesterday I brought the porta-band and my bag of Dewalt goodies with me to work to finally remedy this.
A pic of the truck before tightening up the steps. >>
A closeup of how tight they sit to the bottom of the truck now. >>
I raised them roughly 2 1/2" which put them close enough to look right without any worry of contact with any sheet metal. You can see how much by looking at the two lower bolts and the slots they used to be in above them.>>
A side view down level with the steps. >>
Sorry for the cell/camera quality
It took about 2.5 - 3 hours taking my time. Nothing hard about it. Just like carpentry work, measure twice and cut once.:lol: Hope everyone enjoys the writeup. Terry
A pic of the truck before tightening up the steps. >>
A closeup of how tight they sit to the bottom of the truck now. >>
I raised them roughly 2 1/2" which put them close enough to look right without any worry of contact with any sheet metal. You can see how much by looking at the two lower bolts and the slots they used to be in above them.>>
A side view down level with the steps. >>
Sorry for the cell/camera quality
It took about 2.5 - 3 hours taking my time. Nothing hard about it. Just like carpentry work, measure twice and cut once.:lol: Hope everyone enjoys the writeup. Terry