Nerf bars are the ultimate union of utility and style. Originally fitted to the sides of race cars and monster trucks to create a foothold for drivers entering the cab, nerf bars are now available for a wide variety of street vehicles. If you’re considering a set of after-market nerf bars, or running boards, the first thing you’ll need to think about is size. Remember that a larger, wider surface will make for a better foothold, but can also substantially increase your car’s wind resistance, decreasing gas mileage.
Nerf Bars: A Variety of Sizes and Options
Nerf bars are available in a range of sizes, rated by diameter. The industry-standard sizes are the 2â€, 2.5â€,3â€, 4†5†and 6†nerf bars. Most owners tend to avoid the 2″ nerf bars, which are too small to get a decent foot hold, as well as the 6″ models, which project so far outward from the body of the car that they can be an impediment to safe driving. The 3″ round nerf bar is considered the industry standard, but 4″ oval nerf bars are also widely used.
The World’s Biggest Truck
The world’s largest truck was created by Sheikh Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, a member of a prominent political family in the United Arab Emirates. Also known as the “Rainbow Sheikh,†Hammad is the owner of a collection of over 200 cars, which have been custom-painted in every color of the rainbow. The truck is a 8X scale replica of the Dodge Power Wagon, and weighs over 50 tons. Standing 5 meters high, it contains a four bedroom apartment within its cabin. How big would a nerf bar have to be to look good on this bad boy?
America’ Biggest Nerf Bar Manufacturers
Westin is arguably the biggest name in nerf bars, and the company carries the widest selection by far; although be aware that they tend not to carry stock for older model vehicles. All of westin’s stainless steel nerf bars are backed by a lifetime warranty, which makes them a particularly attractive option. Two of Westin’s most popular models are the Westin E-Series 3″ nerf bars and the Westin Platinum 4″ oval step bars, both of which offer superior durability at a reasonable pricepoint.
APS nerf bars are another great alternative. Although less well known, the brand is comparable in quality to Westin, and their products are backed by an identical warranty. To sweeten the pot, APS is offering a limited time, $25 rebate for all Chevy, Dodge, Ford, Nissan, Jeep, Toyota and Honda nerf bars.
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