Powder Coated Tube Steps vs the Tremor Hoop-Style Steps

[Gucc62]

Not sure if Ford Marketing is still listening; I just saw the new Tremor, very nice looking vehicle. I also saw in the concept a new hoop-style step. Not complaining, either version of the steps are acceptable, however, one future owners opinion, the hoop-style step seem more aesthetically pleasing on the Outer Banks 2Dr and 4DR instead of the Powder Coated Tube Steps which are already part of the package.

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[steverollin]

I've never understood that step style. Just more points to hang up on stuff when offroad. Especially for vehicles that aren't all that tall

 

[MVP]

I will never get steps. Preferably rock rails connected to the frame that stick out enough to use as a step. After that tube nerf bars. If neither then I would put nothing and just pull myself up and in.

Why would you limit your clearance?

 

[rmc523]

I find both ugly, but the Ranger's far worse.

The OB's steps look too big (wide) and it throws off the look for me.

 

[HankG13]

I've been saying since day 1 that I'll be putting g power steps on my OBX. Hate the look of steps or running boards, but love the functionality of them. Powersteps are the best of both!

 

[rmc523]

I've been saying since day 1 that I'll be putting g power steps on my OBX. Hate the look of steps or running boards, but love the functionality of them. Powersteps are the best of both!

I agree, powered steps do look better.

 

[Moze]

I've never understood that step style. Just more points to hang up on stuff when offroad. Especially for vehicles that aren't all that tall

^ This. Totally this.

For a vehicle built to go off road, you don’t want things hanging any lower than needed. But if you must (my wife isn’t tall) and can’t do a power step - keep it a straight rail. Those hoops are just barbs to hang you up on rocks/obstacles.

 

[Mattwings]

With all the different people I haul around and wanting to use mine as a daily driver, steps are a nice feature if I go taller then 32”. I would like to try both a SQ equipped and non SQ without boards and see how the step on is before I choose. Rails would be my preference, but my days of jumping into a lifted truck as a daily driver are past?

 

[ronstar]

If I get steps, I'll go with power steps. My wife will need something to help her get in.

First, I don't like the look of steps.

Second, they are snow and ice catchers. Snow and ice build up on them while driving, and then melt off in the garage. My F-150 melts off enough snow and ice to almost cover the whole garage floor with water.

 

[Mattwings]

I agree on the snow and ice. I can’t fit my F150 in the garage with my wife’s Explorer, but the Bronco probably will. If I built this house, it would have a hose bib in the garage to rinse the vehicles off in the winter. I am trying to figure out how to set up a rinse station for both the garage floor issues and to keep the Bronco as salt free as possible.

 

[lowmpg]

Personally if you get the option, pass on running board from Ford. There are usually a ton of really nice aftermarket ones that look and function far better. Not to mention they are cake to put on.

 

[Mattwings]

I have not looked at aftermarket running boards in a long time. Do they usually use factory mounting points and a “no drill” installation? I don’t want to risk exposing steel to the MI salt if I can keep the factory corrosion protection in place as long as possible. I would like to look at a more robust “nerf” style bar if possible.

 

[NC_Pinz]

I will never get steps. Preferably rock rails connected to the frame that stick out enough to use as a step. After that tube nerf bars. If neither then I would put nothing and just pull myself up and in.

Why would you limit your clearance?

Steps are for those that are vertically challenged or older. And even if you normally don't have an issue and can hop right in...throw your back out and see how well that works. Granted you may not be in a condition to drive, but you probably can't even pull yourself into your rig on the passenger side. Ask me how I know with my lifted FJCruiser. I had to go to the doctor in my wife's Subie because I couldn't get in my own truck.

Getting old officially sucks.

 

[Ajusaf]

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/power-steps.2403/

 

[lowmpg]

I have not looked at aftermarket running boards in a long time. Do they usually use factory mounting points and a “no drill” installation? I don’t want to risk exposing steel to the MI salt if I can keep the factory corrosion protection in place as long as possible. I would like to look at a more robust “nerf” style bar if possible.

Super easy, mount at factory points. Rarely requires more than a basic socket set. Check out RealTruck for some ideas.

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