BigblackFord,
are you a firefighter or paramedic? I see by your description you have a lightbar and siren on your truck.

------------------
'99 F150XLT 4X4 ORP, White, 5.4L, 3.73LS, Towing Pkg., 17" Chrome Steel Wheels
Future Mods: Step Bars, K&N Filter, Brush Guard, Window Tint

 

Hey,
I just wanted to say "Thanks" for all the input. I just put on the Westins (black) on my truck and they look "Great!". My wife is so happy now that she can get in easier.

------------------
Todd in Alaska

1999 F-150 4x4 Lariat, SuperCab, Amazon Green/Harvest Gold, Off-Road Pkg, 5.4L, 3.73 Limited slip, Towing Pkg, and every other option possible... K&N filter, Ventvisor Vents, Bugflector II, Extang Platinum Soft Tonneau, Westin Nerf Bars, SuperChip

Future Mods: Dual exhaust, Smittybilt Outland Grill Guard, Lund Moonvisor

 

Thanks for all the help on Step Bars. I got the Westins too (in Chrome). Installed them myself in less than an hour. They look great and my wife and kids can climb aboard now too.

------------------
'99 F150XLT 4X4 ORP, White, 5.4L, 3.73LS, Towing Pkg., 17" Chrome Steel Wheels, Westin Chrome Nerf bar steps
Future Mods: K&N Filter, Brush Guard, Window Tint

 

I have the Westin bars. They have been on for just over a year. While under the truck the other day I noticed several rust spots on them. The spots were small, with the largest about the size of a dime. I took them off (2 bolts each), got some chrome cleaner, and shined them up. The spots are from tiny little rock chips (yes, I do have mud flaps). I bought some wheel clear coat and sprayed the underside of the bars. Time will tell if it works, but you might want to consider it as a precaution measure. Note that all the surface rust spots were on the underside and out of sight.

------------------
1998 F-150 SC 4X4, 5.4, ORP, Red clearcoat, K&N, Chrome push guard, roll bar & tube side steps, Smoke bug guard and tail light covers, Black bed mat & Ford mud flaps.
www.wrtc.com/oldbook/Truck5.jpg

 

>>>>Just got the Westin for my 99 SC with the powder coat semi gloss black finish. Liked the black with the wedgewood blue better. Needed em for my pregnant wife to be able to climb up into the truck. The five year warranty on the hardware and finish sold me. Cost was $198.00 and they only charged $20.00 to install, hell that was a no brainer. Crawl under the truck and do it myself or pay a professional $20.00 to put em on in 30 minutes. Really like the look of them.

------------------
99 F150 XLT SC 4x4 4.6 liter Deep Wedgewood Blue

Westin Nerf Bars

Lund Bug Deflector

Kenwood 10 disc CD changer

Bodyguard Bed Liner

 

I too think I'm going to go with the Westin.
Probably get the chrome.
25-1100 for anybody that is interested.


[This message has been edited by 54regcab (edited 12-01-1999).]

 

I had Luverne Stainless Steel nerf bars installed at a local shop. The cost was I think $335.00 installed. They mount to the frame, and fit the four doors really good for stepping in or out.

I feel stainless is the way to go. (no rust, no chrome flacking)

Web address www.luverne.com

------------------
1999 F150 Lariat 5.4 Super Cab, Short Box, 373 Limited Slip Axle, Electronic Shift 4x4, Off Road Package, 4-W ABS/4-W Disk, Towing Package, Engine Block Heater, AM/FM/CD Indash, Rear Slider, Leather Captains Chairs, Wedgewood Blue & Harvest Gold, Luverne Stainless Steel Nerf Bars, Lund Interceptor, Ventvisors, Factory Rear Molded Mud Guards, Ford Motorsport Reg. Mud Flaps on Front, Ford Bedliner/with Rubber Mat.

 

I ordered the Smittybilt frame mount for my truck from a local shop. I was specifically looking for frame mount and not body mount. When I received my first set, the powder coat was scratched due to poor packaging from the factory. Customer Service had me return them for replacement. I opened the second set at the dealer and we both inspected them. They had the same scratching. This time the dealer and I both called Smittybilt Customer Service. Although they were very nice and offered to replace them, I am still waiting. They are supposed to be sending a set that was carefully inspected and packaged from California and not through a distributer. I hope this set makes it.

------------------
97 F150 XLT S/C, Flare Side, Black over Silver, ORP, 4.6, Auto, Towing Package, Gibson Exhaust, Smittybilt Frame Mount Blk Powdercoat Bars

 

RED Flag!!
If they scratch so easily I'd watch out.
They may havee problems with the finish?

 

I had the Smittybilt "chrome" and they lasted about a year. However, I live at the ocean. The salt air is harsh. I called Smitybilt and they swaped them out for stainless at no additional charge. The directions were not very good and it helps if you have an extra set of hands. I would pay someone next time. I am very happy with them.......
Todd



------------------
97 White F-150 XLT 4X4 ORP, 4.6, SuperChip, Stillen Air Intake, Gibson Exhaust, Weld Wheels, 33" Bridgestone A/T Duelers, 3" Body Lift, Rancho 9000's, Billet Grill, SmittyBilt Nerf Bars (Stainless), SnugTop Shell (Expo), Electric Sunroof, Super White Headlights.
Future Mods : White face gauge. Supercharger.


Sound System:
Sony ES CDX780 Head Unit, Sony ES 10 Disk Changer, Sony ES XDP 210 EQ/DSP, MTX Pro 4X75W AMP, Kenwood 300W AMP for Sub., 1 Fared Lightning Monitor Cap, Optima Yellow Top Battery, MTX ThunderForm W/2-8"-4ohm Fosgate Punch XLC, Infinity Kappa components in front, Infinity Kappa 5X7 rear.


http://www.geocities.com/pipeline/reef/5783

 

Is $299 a good price for the chrome Westins?

 

I just received my Westins from Wrenchead.com. The had the best prices for my '97 Super Cab. I paid $223 for the chrome with free shipping. Very easy to install and they look awesome. The part number on the web site is for black with the description saying chrome. They did honor the price on the web site and shipped the right parts.

Ron

------------------
'97 Ford F-150 XLT SC, 4x4, Auto, 5.4, 3.55LS, 265/75/16 BFG AT, K&N Filter,
TekStyle Tonneau, Westin Chrome Nerfs
rmagers@cet.edu
http://www.cet.edu/staff/rmagers/personal.html

 

I may get on the bandwagon since they refuse to fix the error on thier site.
$193.00 free shipping too!

 

I have Rhino's Black nerf bars and was very pleased with the product as well as the ease of installation. Not only were they easy to install the instructions to do so were very clear. Took about an hour - Air tools. These bars are bolted to the frame and a bracket connects to the body but isn't seen. The nerf bars cost about $150 + shipping. I've had them on for a year no problems or regrets.

------------------
1998 F150 Silver 4WD Styleside V6 Reg Cab 3.55 RE - Extang soft cover, Rhino step bars, K&N filter and Brushguard in shipment

 

Hey Silver Bullet,
I would like to know more about the Rhino bars. I received my 3rd set of scratched Smittybilt's the other day. The shop I'm getting them through said he would give them one more chance and I agreed. If this set comes through scratched I will be looking for another source. I am specifically looking for black frame mounted bars.