Anybody know who makes the step (nerf) bars? I need a replacement pad

[Jeepwalker]

As the title says... just curious who GM might have used for the step (nerf) bars for an 07? The step pad on mine was broken when we bought it. GM sells the Type 1 ..which seems to be smaller (??). On this set of bars, the front pad is longer (22"x 3.5") than the rear. I see several companies out there (Westin, Smittybilt, Toughbar and some others) .

Also, if anyone has a picture of the step w/o a pad ...or the back of an old (front) pad, that would be helpful. I haven't fully removed what's left of mine yet to count the # of retainers (wife drives vehicle daily).


Thanks!

 

[Jeepwalker]

Ok, I'm going to answer my own post, for future users in the same situation.

My H3's step rails (Nerf bars) are chrome and the plastic step pads are uneven length (front longer than the rear). After searching online for a new front plastic step pad ...and literally searching everywhere I could and evaluating the competitors and aftermarket pads that are available, I could not find one that was remotely close. There probably is an aftermarket replacement out there ...I just couldn't find one. The one I was seeing on the GM parts site were Type 1 pads (even lengths), not the right size.

I discovered GM used the same Nerf bars on the 02-06 Tahoe and also the Z71. The nerf bar (aka 'running board') with uneven pads is called 'Type 2". I was able to find several step pads, used on ebay that fit those vehicles, bought one for $42. That was more than I really wanted to pay ..but a lot cheaper than a new GM pad, $112 (88937278). Actually, I didn't know at the time a new one was available from GM until I had bought the ebay unit. Regardless, the one 'snaped' right in the hole with tabs on each side, and looks good. The 'Mrs' can now get in/out a lot easier. So, if anyone's breaks, now you know a few places to look for a replacement.


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