Post by: Dodster on October 15, 2005, 06:12:38 PM
Now i need to replace them with something, I Just wondered if anyone has a particular recommendation or at least what to stay away from.
( I am right to replace them arent I)
Thanks
Phil
Post by: Mort on October 15, 2005, 07:10:24 PM
If they are side steps, as opposed to side bars then they'll only be designed to take the weight of a person, and may bend up and contact your bodywork when you put the weight of your TJ on them.
If they are bars then take a look at the way they are mounted. If the bars and mountings look like they'll take the full weight of the vehicle then you may be OK. Worth getting a second opinion before you go spending your hard earned cash, and one advantage of stainless is that you won't have to keep painting 'em!
If you end up buying a new set then there is a lot of choice out there. I have Olympic rectangular nerf bars on my TJ, which are heavy-duty, and which I've been pleased with. Tomken make some really sturdy bars too, but they weigh quite a bit more than the Olympics.
Bear in mind that whatever you put on will add to the weight that your springs are carrying, so if your suspension is a bit saggy then heavy side bars will emphasis that. You might consider something like rocker guards, that wrap around the sills instead, as they may be a bit lighter.
It's worth contacting Mountain Jacks to see if they're making anything themselves (which will save on the shipping charges). Come to think of it you might as well give them a ring anyway, as I found their prices for my Warn bumpers to be the cheapest around, and their service is excellent too.
Post by: Dodster on October 15, 2005, 10:12:08 PM
Im pretty sure they are steps.
The nerf bars sound like the sort of thing i want, Ill give MJs a ring Monday :)
Post by: Anonymous on October 15, 2005, 10:31:12 PM
I'll pm you mozza about when im free
Post by: chrisjones on October 15, 2005, 11:49:02 PM
Post by: Dodster on October 16, 2005, 09:32:08 PM
Quote from: "Stew"
I'll have a look when we meet up ref the tow point Dodster
I'll pm you mozza about when im free
Nice one cheers.
I could maybe get some rocker guards from Greggmo then along with some sexy bumpers..
I'm lovin it
Post by: Bubba on October 16, 2005, 09:42:58 PM
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Post by: Bubba on October 16, 2005, 10:02:44 PM