NTXTremor
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If you have seen my posts on other threads, I was not a fan of the factory Tremor rails. The positioning of the steps seemed fine for climbing in, but they were awkward to use getting out and would tear up my legs if I got out without using them.
I removed the factory Tremor rails and installed Go Rhino RB10s. I really like the look and love the extra protection from road debris, but using the RB10s as a traditional step still did not work well for me. The height off of the ground was fine, but if you really step up using the RB10 running board, you end up having to almost drop down into the cab. The good news is that the powder coated versions do not tear up your legs if you step out without using them, and the RB10s offer a lot of adjustability, too.
Given this situation, I decided to add the Go Rhino drop steps to the RB10s. Installation was a breeze just as it was for the rails. I swear that taking them out of their packaging takes about as much time as it takes to install them.
There is even more adjustability with the steps themselves, and I am fairly certain I will try moving them around some before I settle on what feels best. I think that the position of the rear steps are fine as installed, but I think I have the front steps too far forward.
The Good:
1) The height of the steps off the ground is great for the Tremor.
2) Using the step to get into the cab works better than using the running board itself since it lifts you to a more appropriate height.
3) The price - Go Rhino was running a HUGE sale, so I only paid just under $70 for the two pairs of steps before taxes and shipping.
4) They look more like the factory rails than just the RB10 running boards.
5) The geometry and adjustability of the drop steps seem to be better than the factory steps. They seem more out of the way, and I have not experienced any issues with the steps hitting the backs of my legs while stepping out without using them.
The Bad:
1) All 4 steps had chips in their finish where the underlying metal was exposed. On 3 of the 4 the damage to the finish was on parts visible after installation. This is despite the fact that the parts were wrapped in plastic, a layer of foam, enough tape and shrink wrap to go around the entire planet and were basically packed well enough to send them to Mars. I did not want to deal with a return, so I am writing it off as "It's a truck, not a show car," but I will try to find something to at least seal the spots to prevent rusting.
2) Crawling under the truck without jacking it up is now more difficult and more dangerous. The two bloody knots on my head from banging the corners of the steps during installation prove this.
I will update this review when I have used them more.
I removed the factory Tremor rails and installed Go Rhino RB10s. I really like the look and love the extra protection from road debris, but using the RB10s as a traditional step still did not work well for me. The height off of the ground was fine, but if you really step up using the RB10 running board, you end up having to almost drop down into the cab. The good news is that the powder coated versions do not tear up your legs if you step out without using them, and the RB10s offer a lot of adjustability, too.
Given this situation, I decided to add the Go Rhino drop steps to the RB10s. Installation was a breeze just as it was for the rails. I swear that taking them out of their packaging takes about as much time as it takes to install them.
There is even more adjustability with the steps themselves, and I am fairly certain I will try moving them around some before I settle on what feels best. I think that the position of the rear steps are fine as installed, but I think I have the front steps too far forward.
The Good:
1) The height of the steps off the ground is great for the Tremor.
2) Using the step to get into the cab works better than using the running board itself since it lifts you to a more appropriate height.
3) The price - Go Rhino was running a HUGE sale, so I only paid just under $70 for the two pairs of steps before taxes and shipping.
4) They look more like the factory rails than just the RB10 running boards.
5) The geometry and adjustability of the drop steps seem to be better than the factory steps. They seem more out of the way, and I have not experienced any issues with the steps hitting the backs of my legs while stepping out without using them.
The Bad:
1) All 4 steps had chips in their finish where the underlying metal was exposed. On 3 of the 4 the damage to the finish was on parts visible after installation. This is despite the fact that the parts were wrapped in plastic, a layer of foam, enough tape and shrink wrap to go around the entire planet and were basically packed well enough to send them to Mars. I did not want to deal with a return, so I am writing it off as "It's a truck, not a show car," but I will try to find something to at least seal the spots to prevent rusting.
2) Crawling under the truck without jacking it up is now more difficult and more dangerous. The two bloody knots on my head from banging the corners of the steps during installation prove this.
I will update this review when I have used them more.
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