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howdy
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2/17/2002
09:39:11
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Does anyone have a set of Westin step bars on their truck? If so, do they bolt up easy, are you satisfied with 'em. Advanced Auto has 'em for $219.99, and I'm thinking of getting them. Gimme some feed back. I'd get the black painted ones if I get 'em.
Dodge Dakota QC 4.7 4x4 Silver
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Matt
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2/17/2002
18:29:12
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I have the chrome Westins on my 2000. They came on the truck from the dealer (got em for free, so I couldn't pass that up), so I don't know how easy installation is, but by looking at how they are installed, it looks to be a snap. I'm very satisfied with them. Finish is still perfect after 2 years and they are very sturdy. As far as the black ones, I have heard some people complain about rock chipping, so the finish may not hold up as well on them.
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Blizzard
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2/17/2002
18:49:13
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Very easy install. You just unbolt cab mounts, slide the brackets under, and put the bolts back in. I was very satisfied with them til I put the body lift on and they hung down so far. That's why I took 'em off again.
Other than that, they're great!
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
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dakdrvr4x4
Dodge Dakota
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2/18/2002
05:37:12
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Hello,i just installed a pair today. I got them on ebay real cheap. Had to polish them up a bit. Very easy to install. 15-30 minutes tops. Also i took off the middle bracket. This allowed me to have them look a bit farther from the vehicle, also makes it look better. But overall easy if you have a extra set of hands. You can post if you need any help, plus the westin website has lots of info. Since i got mine on ebay i had no installation directions.
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howdy
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2/18/2002
08:49:50
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Thanks for all the info. I'm printing it all. Keep the comments comming
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dakdrvr4x4
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2/18/2002
21:40:34
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Today i wiped my newly installed westin step bars with tire wet. They look really good.
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howdy
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2/21/2002
15:54:50
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allrighty then, I ordered my westin step bars today. I got the black powder coated stainless steel ones. They come with a life time warrenty? I'll be picking them up tomorow. We'll,(that is all of you can stop by!) be putting them on Saturday afternoon. Come on over Ken. Thanks for all the info replies :-)
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DarkFury
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2/21/2002
22:24:41
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I had really considered getting Westin's... however they don't make their stainless steel verisons for the Club Cab Dakota (or the Regular Cab for that matter either)
What da hell are THEY thinkin'... I guess they think that people only buy the ones with 4 doors huh?
That sucks...
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durtydog
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2/23/2002
14:04:23
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helpful hints
1)i put black silicone around the tube that meets up to the mounting bracket.so no water gets inside the tube
2)buy mud flaps so they dont get pelted by rocks from the tires
[98 club cab sport 5.2 4x4][durtydog is done dirt cheap]
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howdy
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2/24/2002
08:39:30
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I put on my Westins step bars, thanks Ken for helping me out. Easy to install and looks great. Hey steve, mine came with a "retro" kit, which is nothing more than black gaskets that fit between the end of the bars and the mounts, to keep the bad things out of them. I ended up getting the black stainless steel ones, they have the lifetime warrenty.
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kennungesser
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2/24/2002
11:50:42
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Any time buddy!! I had a good time , and they do look great! Don't forget to retork the mounting bolts. Hopefully next week we will be putting on the other stuff!!!!
Kenneth l Nungesser
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howdy
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2/24/2002
18:28:26
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You're welcome Ken. Yea, I can't wait to get the rest of my parts on. :-) Hey bring Nick over to the fire house anytime, I'll be therefrom 7am Monday 'til 7'am Tuesday.
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99bluedakotap
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1/28/2004
12:45:48
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i have a friend that put his on an where his bolts up the rust had started an there a yr old thank god they have a 5 yr war. would see it unless you were looking for it.
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OJ
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1/31/2004
17:08:34
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I have the black powder coated steps and here in NE Ohio the slush and Ice really packs in these things, Its almost like the slush pack you get in the tire wells, and I have the husky mud flaps.
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Karri
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2/12/2004
11:54:02
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WHAT is a 'Westin' step bar??? My husband bought his pride and joy brand new in 2002. Unfortunately, compared to he and his father who are both 6'3", me and his mother are much shorter - in fact mom is under 5 ft.
For his June birthday and combined for fathers day, I want to purchase the step bars for his 4x4, 4 door dakota (is that xtra cab or what? Full back seat) You can certainly tell that I am not car wise. Anyway, he has mentioned the crome bar with black skid free steps at the door openings. I am getting everyone to pitch in and shopping early.
I need your help, what I just described, what is that kind called? What kind of price could I expect? He and his dad could easily install, so that cost will be nil. Can someone out there help this poor, pitiful dumb wife with choosing the right kind, or walking into a store KNOWING what she is saying? Thanks so much!
Karri
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99bluedakotap
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2/13/2004
06:10:51
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karri, would be called a club cab ,they are step bars by westin pepboys carry them most auto stores carry them the westin ones are easy to put on. you can check a few sites for pricing I like the www.autobarn.com or try www.sterling-equipment.com or www.4wheelparts.com they all should have them then you will get your price. good luck
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97whitedak
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2/16/2004
10:27:52
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Karri...If is 4 doors and has a full backseat it probably is a Quad cab....club cabs only have 2 doors.
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