anybody?

I need them off to do some stuff like Zeruin did

but I can't figure out if they are removeable or not. don't want to go prying nilly ***** and make them all fubar'd.

thanks

 

just in case anybody was confused by what I'm asking for

 

www.f150online.com/forums/2004-2008-f-150/349972-step-bars-help.html
this help? it looks like they slide off or pop off?

 

Hmm.. Well getting the step pads is kinda tricky.. but it's definately possible once ya figure it out..

Here's a pic showing what it looks like under the step pad.. it has 5 one-way clips.


I found that a flathead screwdrivers in varying sizes worked best for prying everything off. I drew a little picture that might help illustrate how the little clips work.



The red arrows show the tabs that hold the step pad to the clip, shimmy between the pad and bar and push down on the clip. Start from the outside clips working towards the middle.

The black arrows point towards the tabs that hold the clips into the bar. This is definately the harder part of it all, it just takes patience.. I used a micro screwdriver set to pry inside and pushed both tabs in at the same time to remove the one-way clips.. I'm sure there's a specific tool for it, but whatever works..

btw.. what are you planning on doing to the bars?

 

thanks atom, zeruin


I'm gonna try sanding them with some rough grit sandpaper to rough up the chrome and leave some deeper adherance scratches, then I'll go back with some finer to smooth it out some.


then I'll cover up the chrome with some flat black rattle can. not sure of the brand just yet.

Then I'm off to do that BBQ paint like you mentioned on my Maggie tips

I'm looking to finally kill all my chrome.

 

Well.. I would definately recommend using some decent spray paint.. you don't want to have to do this again..

I used DupliColor Wheel Paint.. in flat black and clear coat
and.. DupliColor Self Etching Primer

It's almost half a year since I've done it, and it still looks really nice. I made the mistake of trying to cut corners the first time with rustoleum and etc.. and it flaked pretty quick.

Here's a pic of the paint finish up a little closer.. I sanded, primer, black, and cleared.. It's not extremely glossy finish, but a smooth satin finish after all was said and done.. you can pick the spray up at Advanced Auto or O'Reileys.

 

awesome. I didn't even think about using self etching primer or wheel paint.

don't think I'll clear it though. I want the steps to matte black like the wheel flares