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IowaTom

Step bar recommendation

Guys - I'd like to get a set of steps to make getting in & out of my '85 F150 a tad easier.
I bought a set of Bully brand that supposedly fit my year truck, but all the futzing with wedges and shims wouldn't make these work so I sent 'em back.
If you've had good luck with something that fits, please let me know! Thanks!

'85 F150 XLT 4X4 with 300 c.i. six & NP435 four speed.
'63 Studebaker Avanti - 350/TH350
'59 Rambler Super - OHV 6 with 3-speed OD
'58 Studebaker Scotsman sedan - 289 with 3-speed OD

Blue_Whale

Re: Step bar recommendation

Tom, I've been thinking about doing the same thing. While I don't have any answers, I been thinking of giving the running boards from LMC a shot. So if you or anyone else has any thoughts, I'd be interested.

1985 F-250 XLT Lariat
2-WD 6.9 IDI
132,000 Miles
Automatic

BigBrother-84

Re: Step bar recommendation

In reply to this post by IowaTom

Big Brother has custom fit ones (crew cab, nobody has a thought for these big guys).
They look pretty same as these:

Are you looking for a flat step that goes from front wheel to bed wheel (such as LMC’s), or something similar to these ones, that are frame attached and just as long as door space?

Available for Regular or King cabs, black or stainless:
https://realtruck.com/p/ionic-3-black-nerf-bars/v/ford/f150/1986/

Jeff / 1984 F350 Crew Cab 4x4/5.8L w351 4V/ T18/ D50 4.10 front/ 8' bed.
Restored 2019-2022.
Nicknamed «Big Brother 1984», due to its soooo-looong shape & nod to George Orwell's 1984 famous novel.

IowaTom

Re: Step bar recommendation

I'd be okay with a flat step. Those 'nerf' bars look nice...and expensive. :-)

'85 F150 XLT 4X4 with 300 c.i. six & NP435 four speed.
'63 Studebaker Avanti - 350/TH350
'59 Rambler Super - OHV 6 with 3-speed OD
'58 Studebaker Scotsman sedan - 289 with 3-speed OD

Pete Whitstone

Re: Step bar recommendation

In reply to this post by Blue_Whale

I have the LMC bars. The bars themselves are fine, the mounting can be fun. I discuss that a bit in this thread.

https://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/Step-Bars-tp119117p119124.html

81 F150 Flareside, Edelbrock Pro Flow4 FI, hydraulic roller 351W, E4OD, 4x4, BW1356
92 F150 RCLB 351W E40D BW1356 mostly stock