Outer Banks - Delete Tube Steps?

[Bacon]

Outer Banks would be perfect for me as it already includes Mid and LED Lights, especially since I can't get Manual w Mid on Big Bend. Can't get past the included Tube steps though, would be a deal breaker I think. Looks like I won't be able to do a tube step delete thru factory, so how easy are they to remove. Socket set will take care of this? Will any brackets be exposed after removing?

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[Beach_Bum]

Outer Banks would be perfect for me as it already includes Mid and LED Lights, especially since I can't get Manual w Mid on Big Bend. Can't get past the included Tube steps though, would be a deal breaker I think. Looks like I won't be able to do a tube step delete thru factory, so how easy are they to remove. Socket set will take care of this? Will any brackets be exposed after removing?

There are no brackets left behind. The steps are bolted on. Get your socket set out and crank away.

 

[Raptor.Tremor.Bronco]

It's simply bolted into the body, its likely 2 brackets with a few bolts, probably torx knowing modern ford.

 

[Desert_6G]

Outer Banks would be perfect for me as it already includes Mid and LED Lights, especially since I can't get Manual w Mid on Big Bend. Can't get past the included Tube steps though, would be a deal breaker I think. Looks like I won't be able to do a tube step delete thru factory, so how easy are they to remove. Socket set will take care of this? Will any brackets be exposed after removing?

You can do a tube step delete by adding the rock rails.

 

[Bacon]

You can do a tube step delete by adding the rock rails.

I did do this on B&P thinking the same thing, I'm sure its a mistake but the image in B&P shows the tube steps and rock rails.... hopefully thats a solution though! anyone else know?

anyone good w photoshop that can take tube steps off so I can see what OBX looks like without them?

thanks

 

[TalexBrizzley]

anyone good w photoshop that can take tube steps off so I can see what OBX looks like without them?

thanks

I am definitely not good with photoshop but with the iPhone markup tool I did okay here. I'm on the fence between BD and OBX but if I were to go with OBX, I agree that the tube steps are the first thing to come off.

If you'd like me to try this with a different color/configuration that looks more like yours, let me know.

 

[marjen]

Outer Banks would be perfect for me as it already includes Mid and LED Lights, especially since I can't get Manual w Mid on Big Bend. Can't get past the included Tube steps though, would be a deal breaker I think. Looks like I won't be able to do a tube step delete thru factory, so how easy are they to remove. Socket set will take care of this? Will any brackets be exposed after removing?

I see you are in CT? I am getting either a badlands or Black Diamond which comes with the rock rails. I would much rather have the tube step, maybe we could trade? I am getting a 2 door though not sure about you?

 

[Bacon]

I see you are in CT? I am getting either a badlands or Black Diamond which comes with the rock rails. I would much rather have the tube step, maybe we could trade? I am getting a 2 door though not sure about you?

a 4 door most likely, but never know... if I panic about price it can be an option... will let you know

 

[Bacon]

I am definitely not good with photoshop but with the iPhone markup tool I did okay here. I'm on the fence between BD and OBX but if I were to go with OBX, I agree that the tube steps are the first thing to come off.

If you'd like me to try this with a different color/configuration that looks more like yours, let me know.

thanks! looks good without. area 51 4 dr is probably the one I'm going with

 

[TalexBrizzley]

thanks! looks good without. area 51 4 dr is probably the one I'm going with

Looks much better without imo. I'll probably install some of those electric powersteps on my Bronco.

 

[BuiltTough]

liking the OBX without tube steps... makes it look tougher while still having all the interior options

was thinking Big Bend with mid, Auto Trans, V6, LED signature lights, and by the time I do this I'm very close to OBX anyway.. with OBX you have optional advanced 4wd which I would like.. If I go with OBX the tube steps have to go... can anyone photoshop a Race Red and Velocity Blue OBX without tube steps. Appreciate!

 

[MikeyFrog]

I have little kids so the tube steps are welcome for now... As they get older may end up swapping to rock rails for that clean look.

 

[BEM-S4]

Would be happy to trade you my rock rails for your tube steps...

 

[Rivers90]

I've pulled off tube steps from other vehicles in less than 10 minutes. Very easy.

 

[BigBronco1]

Outer Banks would be perfect for me as it already includes Mid and LED Lights, especially since I can't get Manual w Mid on Big Bend. Can't get past the included Tube steps though, would be a deal breaker I think. Looks like I won't be able to do a tube step delete thru factory, so how easy are they to remove. Socket set will take care of this? Will any brackets be exposed after removing?

I'll trade you the rock rails from my Black Diamond for your tube steps!

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