IAG steps - not holding up well to the elements

[Shucky Ducky]

I have only had my Bronco for a few months, but after one winter season, everything that is aftermarket on my Bronco is rusted out. Everything that is original or from Ford is not.

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[etmccaus86]

I have the iag hood struts and steps. Hood struts after a year are essentially still brand new.
I noticed rust yesterday on my step, after 1 winter mostly garaged.

Funny you mention their hood struts - I've had mine installed since June last year and while they still work great, both the hood mounting hardware and strut bodies themselves are showing considerable corrosion.

IAG was great in replacing them quickly but noted this must be tied to Michigan's salty roads. Sure, I guess, it might be - but these started corroding before salt was ever applied this winter...

 

[Lifeliberty]

Funny you mention their hood struts - I've had mine installed since June last year and while they still work great, both the hood mounting hardware and strut bodies themselves are showing considerable corrosion.

IAG was great in replacing them quickly but noted this must be tied to Michigan's salty roads. Sure, I guess, it might be - but these started corroding before salt was ever applied this winter...

I got the stainless steel ones, I haven't noticed anything like that

 

[etmccaus86]

I got the stainless steel ones, I haven't noticed anything like that

Mine are painted black but that shouldn't be an issue - there are other black painted metal parts underhood - both OE and aftermarket - that are most definitely NOT rusting.

 

[Lifeliberty]

Mine are painted black but that shouldn't be an issue - there are other black painted metal parts underhood - both OE and aftermarket - that are most definitely NOT rusting.

That looks terrible

 

[Hkak45]

These are not made in China.

https://www.iagperformance.com/iag-v2-ez-step-add-on-for-2021-2023-ford-bronco

Their Chinese manufactured stuff is the "I line" stuff listed on their website. They have been transparent about it.

https://www.iagperformance.com/iag-iline/

I have the iag hood struts and steps. Hood struts after a year are essentially still brand new.
I noticed rust yesterday on my step, after 1 winter mostly garaged.

I might por15 the steps.

None of my American steel bumpers or steps have rusted like that. And they salt the roads like crazy here. All I'm going to say is I would love to know where the metal is sourced from.

 

[Beach_Bum]

Wisconsin must use superior salt

Pics of first set.
Removed and replaced after about 4 months

The replacement set is starting to do the same.
New set is looking better but starting to rust through the finish.

Yes, the customer service is good
But, the product is not.

I agree with the previous post about the quality of the steel.

New set will end up in the recycle bin when I get the R.S.E. steps installed.

Do you wear crampons while getting in/out of the Bronco?

 

[jddunfee]

Mine are painted black but that shouldn't be an issue - there are other black painted metal parts underhood - both OE and aftermarket - that are most definitely NOT rusting.

I want to get some hood struts for mine but will not spend 100+ bucks and have it look like this in a few months. That’s disappointing. I’d rather get them on ebay for a third of the price and hope for the best. Thanks for sharing your experience.

 

[BigFootie]

That's true
However, we have no other parts on any of our vehicles that are doing this.

Wait a few years. These obviously are just not as well protected under the powder coat. Brine is like salt on steroids.

 

[VIRUS]

Do you wear crampons while getting in/out of the Bronco?

Lol
Looks like it
But, nope
Just Keens

 

[nabronco21]

I just emailed them as well, they are working on in house powdercoating these now due to all the issues. I was part of the original batch, they were installed last march and made it to winter without issues but the pa salt I guess did them in. Hopefully they got everything sorted out and the new ones will last.

 

[abisen]

After reading all these responses i want to return mine. They have been shipped but bot delivered. I hope they accept the return.

 

[abisen]

I just checked the order was not shipped, i have put in a request to cancel the order. I hope they accept the cancellation request as it was not shipped.

 

[Umichigan1]

Sheesh y’all driving on salted roads?

From the west coast here, 8 months, no issues with mine.

Ah... yeah. Wonder why they call it the rust belt? Products can be designed to endure, the OEMs do it all the time. Small time outfits like IAG can't afford to do it right so they just make a best guess and go for it. Most companies either underestimate the required durability of parts and design for an average climate or they are aware of the climate challenges for some of their customers and choose to take the cheap route. Proper durability testing vs. replacing some customer parts on a case-by-case basis. Which is cheaper? Their reputation isn't necessarily their primary concern.

 

[atx_chance]

Yikes. Why has @IAG Performance @IAG Support not chimed in yet?

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