Choosing the right nerf bar is certainly a daunting task mainly because of the many choices available in the automotive market. The task become more difficult when you have never owned one, you do not know the factors on how to select these truck steps, and you are unaware which ones are suitable for your truck. Here are the factors that will help you in your choice of the tight side step bars to purchase.

1. Material. You need to decide first on the material for the construction of the nerf bars whether it is aluminum, stainless steel, or carbon steel that you want. The stainless steel ones are the most costly material but will afford savings in the long run because it does not form rust and will not easily corrode. Moisture and rust will develop in the other materials which will eventually form rust and requires replacement. This can be troublesome even if the bars are covered with manufacturer’s warranty.
2. Style. There are different styles available for these side step bars depending on your choice. The traditional look bends 90 degrees at the ends as these are mounted on the vehicle frame. There are step bars with straight tubular designs and there are those available in different tubular sizes such as 3”, 3.5”, and 4” in diameter. The oval tube step has a wider and flatter stepping area; the cab length has a shorter step bar stretching along the length of the cab, and the wheel-to-wheel style extends from the front end and rear part of the wheels, making access to the front of the truck bed easier.
3. Finish. The typical choices for the serf bar finish are the black powder-coated ones, those plated with chrome, and polished stainless steel.
4. Installation. Modern nerf bars, like the toyota truck steps; are designed to fit a particular make, model, and year or body type of the vehicle to which these are attached. Most of these bars do not require drilling and there are some that require minimal drilling to finish the installation which is completed in less than an hour. There are also universal bars where the frame or rocker panels need to be drilled before installing them.
5. Warranty. Warranties offered for these nerf bars vary according to the material these bars are made of. Reputable manufacturers offer a three year warranty for the black powder-coated finished nerf bar, five year warranty for the chrome-plated carbon steel, and a limited lifetime warranty for the stainless steel products.

Vehicle owners must decide on the material the nerf bars are made, style and finish, ease of installation and manufacturer’s warranty. These are the factors to be considered in the purchase and by taking all of these into account; you will surely find one that is the right choice for your truck.