I am looking to put nerf bars on my SCrew.
With me weighing in at 280+, I want some secure bars.
How many mount points do the westins have.

Are there any other "big" boys out there that can suggest a secure nerf bar?

thanks,
~tjk~

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2001 F-150 Supercrew 4X4 Lariat
Jet Black
5.4L Triton(TM) V8
LT Grey Leather Captain's Chairs
Electronic AM/FM Premium Stereo
Cassette and 6-Disc CD Changer
Moonroof
Trailer Tow Group, Class III
3.55 Limited Slip Axle
Bed Extender
Cab Steps
Skid Plates
and Front License Plate Bracket
After markets:
A.R.E. LS2 Lid
Ventvisors
Window Tint
Bedliner

 

I am 250lb the nerf bars are great. Also easy to install save $50.00 big ones

 

I just chatted with Westin. They asked me if I was interested in the Black Stainless nerf bars. Should I go with the standard black or black stainless?

 

I just had a set of black Westins installed. Seem very sturdy, but I only weigh about 190!

I do have a question about the Westins for those who have them. It seems like mine are too close to the cab to be much help. I can barely get my foot firmly on the step because the cab is right there.
Are there different sizes or at least one that hangs a little lower or comes out from the cab further????

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2001 SuperCrew XLT 4x4
Deep Wedgewood Blue
ORP, Captains Chairs

 

tjk - I have the standard black westins.
I didn't know they had black stainless when
I bought mine. I would definitely consider them. Mey be less likely to scratch and I bet they look awesome. What is the $$$ difference. Anyway, I like either black over
regular stainlees on my truck...but that is just my preference.
Lou

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2001 F150 4X2 XLT SuperCrew,Arizona Beige, Gen III, 5.4L, 3.55LS, Class III Tow, Sliding Window, Black Westin's

 

I had the black stainless Westins installed about 2 weeks ago and I love them. I paid $359 plus $30 installation. I've got the 4x4 Off-Road package on my Lariat Screw so the Westins make it easy to step into the truck. Because they are close to the body of the truck, they're not much good for stepping down.

I've experienced no flex at all. In fact, there is another thread on this board with a picture of a off-road SCREW hung up on a couple of big rocks. The weight of the truck is being supported by the Westins-- good testimony to their strength.

By the way, go to the Westin web site for a rebate offer still in effect.
Rich

 

tjk-SuperCrew
I live in the snow coverd, salt roaded NE, and I went with the chrome on stainless because I figured that anything else would get rusty fairly quickly. I see you live in the Frozen North, so stainless might be a good choice. I've only had mine on about 2 weeks, but I love them.

Mine feel very solid. I don't weigh 280, but my guess is that the 1/4" thick steel brackets are not going to flex. Go for it.


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Ordered 1/19/01; TPW 3/12/01; ETA 3/26/01; Delivered 3/21/01

2001 F150 4X4; 5.4; bright red; super cab; short bed; Lariat; captains chairs; class III tow package; electric shift-on-the-fly; 3.55 LSD; sliding rear window

Mods: Westin Platinum nerf bars; ARE "T" cap

Mods in my garage, waiting to be installed: PIAA 80XT's and super white bulbs; Bedrug

Future mods: Manik stainless brush guard

 

I would recommend getting the black stainless. I have the factory ford chrome running boards and they are recieving chips in the rear where it curves back towards the cab and also on the underside of the bar. These will start to rust if I don't pour the wax to them, which I don't mind doing but still $450 and rusty? I think not! Wanted Ford to replace at 6000 km but they polished and waxed them and that was it. I do that every saturday. Anyhow when they rust up I will go with the GORhino chromed stainless bars but they will set me back some serious green. Hope this was of some help.

Jim

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2001.5 SuperCrew XLT 4X4
Silver Clearcoat Metallic
Deep Wedgewood Blue (accent)
5.4L V8
Chrome Tubular Step Bars (Ford)
Captains Chairs
Power Moonroof
3.55 LS
6750 GVWR
Class III Towing Pkg

Mods:
Harley Davidson Exhaust
'01 Lightning Head/Tail Lamps
Pioneer DEH-9200r
Boston Acoustic Components & 5X7s
Box Liner (Ford)
Splashguards (Ford)
Bug Defector Doubles as Rock and Sand/Salt Deflector in these snowy Canadian winters

To Come:
17" Rims/Tires
K&N Air Filter

 

I weigh in about 240 and there is no flex what-so ever in my westins. There are two body mounts for each bar held on by two bolts each. I have never had a problem with mine feeling flimsy.

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2001 SCrew Lariat
AZ Beige/DW Blue
5.4L, AirRaid Intake, K&N Filter, Ravin Z-33 Exhaust SI/DO, Power Moon Roof, Westin Stainless Nerf Bars, Vent Visors And Bug Deflector, Custom Tinted Windows, Upgraded Audio System, Clifford Solaris Alarm W/ Remote Start, Custom Hitch-Haul Receiver System

Coming!!
HyperTech Power Programmer (when available)
Rims & Tires
Air Dam Replacement W/ Driving Lights

 

You could also try Manik nerf bars. http://www.manik.com , they hold 280+ with no problem and are a bit more adjustable.

 

I'm a easy 250 right now and there is no problem with what I got. While the guys were installing it, I asked the same question, and to demonstrate both of them stepped on it, one weight about 220, and the other 180, and the truck moved, but the bar did not.

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Ford F-150 SuperCrew 2001, Lariat
Arizona Beige Clearcoat Metallic
Pickup Bed Extender
Power Moonroof
5.4L Captain's Chairs
6-Disc CD Changer
Trailer Tow Group, Class III, 3.55 lim. slip
Mods:
Advance Cover
Lund bug deflector
Viper 600 Alarm system
Armorthane spray-in liner
Westin Nerf Bars

pictures: http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=1235669

 

Westins are a solid bar! I am a feather weight at 180lbs, but I bounced up and down on my stainless chrome Westins and there was no give or play in the bar. The only thing that moved was the truck itself.