Nerf Bars & Step Bars

Nerf bars and Step bars are tubular devices installed to both sides of a vehicle. It serves the primary purpose of protecting the sides of vehicles as well as to keep the tires from becoming entangled. In the car racing industry, Nerf bars and step bars are used intentionally to bump another car so as to facilitate a successful pass. In the absence of Nerf bars and step bars wherein fast-spinning tires is a major concern, loss of control of the vehicle can happen or in worse case scenarios, can cause the vehicle to fly over.

For commercial purposes, Nerf bars and step bars are considered as accessories or add-ons, and are installed in vehicles such as trucks, pickup trucks and Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV). As the term suggests, it serves as a comfortable stepping aide when entering or exiting from the vehicle and also to prevent damage in rough terrain situations. Nerf bars and step bars are usually made of fiberglass, abs plastic, aluminum, polished stainless steel, powder-coated steel or chrome. They also come in different styles, shapes and designs depending on the type of vehicle and the buyer’s preferences. Quality Nerf bars and step bars are durable, slip-resistant and are very easy to install.

Nerf bars and step bars are also known as boss bars, sliders, rock bars, tube steps, step rails, truck steps, step tubes or running boards. Some of it requires drilling directly to the vehicle’s chassis, factory bolt holes or frame rails for additional support to the entire weight of the vehicle.