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Old May 11, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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Built a mock side step today. Would you Pay for them??

so i got board at work and built a short Side step today just to see how it would turn out. Figured i would use it as a hitch step and build full length ones for the sides if it looked ok.

Please exuse the rattle can paint job. I just wanted a quick idea of how they'd look

What do you think?? If i had them powder coated or lineXed do you think they would be alright???

would anyone Pay for something like this??? or does anyone have a better design idea???

thanks for lookin

sorry if i screw up the pic's. First try at using photobucket






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Old May 11, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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Cool. I think it will make a better hitch step than a side step. Are you going to weld a 2" receiver tube onto the back or how are you going to use it on the hitch?
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 06hdfxst
Cool. I think it will make a better hitch step than a side step. Are you going to weld a 2" receiver tube onto the back or how are you going to use it on the hitch?
Are you automatically assuming he turned it into a hitch because of your suggestion???
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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yes...especially if it was mounted on a 2" reciever and sat about 1-2" from flush with the rear bumper


very nice job
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 1st4x4
Are you automatically assuming he turned it into a hitch because of your suggestion???
i know right
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 1st4x4
Are you automatically assuming he turned it into a hitch because of your suggestion???
If you read his post a little closer you'd see that he said "Figured i would use it as a hitch step", and read my post a little closer you would see I asked how he was going to mount it on the hitch. Oh BTW I don't assume because assuming makes an *** out of U and ME. Sorry to rant but please pay closer attention before trying to slam somebody's post.
 

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Old May 11, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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BTW, OP, I would consider buying one if I saw a finished product.
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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x2, and I understood what you meant originally 06hdfxst...but then again, I r weel lernet.


wonder what that step would look like chromed?
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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x2, and I understood what you meant originally 06hdfxst...but then again, I r weel lernet.


wonder what that step would look like chromed?
MMMM... chrooome.
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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If chrome comes in a rattle can i can do it. and yess im gonna put a 2" reciver in it i was just anxtious to get some paint on it.
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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Looks good, I'd love to see it done and on a truck, and I'd possibly be interested.
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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When you get it finished I'd love to see some more pics. What ga. steel did you use?
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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think a chrome one would look good on this?




pretty sure it will, especially after I get my chrome side mouldings
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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I dont see why not, especially with your wheels.
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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How much does it weigh? It may be too heavy for a side step.
 
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