It can be a challenge to get into pick-up trucks, SUVs, and vans. If you find yourself reaching for the steering wheel or another interior handhold to help yourself into your pick-up truck, make life easier. Consider one of these step bar solutions. Short or tall, you’ll like the style and functionality aftermarket step bars will give your truck.
Side Bars
Running Boards
When maximum traction is your number one concern for new side steps, look at the Grip Step 7” boards. Built from power-coated aluminum, these boards have expanded metal treads produced to give you maximum traction and safety in wet, muddy, or icy weather. The open treads are also great for knocking dirt and snow off your boots, helping to keep the vehicle interior clean.
- Powder-coated aluminum construction to be strong, lightweight, and rust-free.
- The wide, expanded aluminum platform provides exceptional traction in wet, muddy or icy weather.
- Smooth, rounded end caps eliminate sharp corners
- Powder-coated brackets use stainless steel fasteners for secure board attachment
- Wheel-to-wheel steps feature extra length at the rear for a convenient step to access the truck bed (select models)
- Backsplash available for a finished look
- Manufacturer’s Limited lifetime warranty
Rugged Style Oval Steps
Fans of the sporty and rugged look will enjoy Luverne’s O-Mega 6” oval steps. These aluminum boards feature exceptional traction and weather resistance. The nerf-bar styled oval steps are designed to enhance the rugged and strong appearance of your pick-up truck or overland vehicle.
If you want to take customization one step further, consider painting or vinyl wrapping the plastic end caps and aluminum step pads.
- Durable powder coat finish over aluminum provides maximum corrosion resistance
- 6″ x 2-3/4″ oval board offers contemporary style and a comfortable step
- Boards are open on the bottom
- High-strength steel brackets feature a durable black powder coat finish
- Manufacturer’s Limited lifetime warranty
Deluxe Chrome Oval Steps
Chrome is always a popular choice among our customers. If you enjoy it too, Luverne’s Regal 7” oval steps are the correct side bars for you. These steps offer a deluxe look combined with non-skid step pads and stainless-steel construction. Tastefully styled for a premiere look, with matching angled step pads and end caps. The Regal 7” is both strong and sophisticated.
- Stainless steel construction for long-lasting corrosion resistance
- Factory-installed plastic end caps and step pads are securely bolted in place
- Steel powder coated brackets provide robust strength and rust protection)
- Tubes are open on the bottom, not fully enclosed
- Manufacturer’s Limited lifetime warranty
Accessing the Pick-up Truck Bed
In addition to side bars, there are steps to give you easier access to the pick-up truck bed. Luverne’s Grip Step Rear Step attaches to the rear of a van, providing a bumper length step. The wide, expanded aluminum platform provides exceptional traction in wet, muddy or icy weather.
For pick-up truck owners with a hitch, a Receiver Hitch Step will give you a boost. The Luverne receiver hitch steps can be purchased to match your side steps including Grip Step and O-Mega options.
Power Step Bars
If you want to take pickup truck side steps to the next level, you’ll want to purchase power running boards like those offered by RealTruck AMP Research. The AMP Research PowerStep automatically deploys when you open your pick-up truck door. Three seconds after you close the door, the PowerStep retracks under the vehicle maintaining your original ground clearance. One of the major advantages to the PowerStep is the height. They deploy lower than most traditional step bars. If you enjoy aftermarket LED lighting, the AMP Research PowerStep includes a pair of LED lights for maximum night-time safety.
- Premium, single-motor design automatically deploys and retracts boards
- Corrosion-resistant die-cast aluminum construction
- Military-grade black PTFE coating
- 6-inch wide, cab-length steps
- Textured, slip-resistant step surface
- Low-profile, integrated LED courtesy lights
- Newer applications connect to OBDII port via Plug-N-Play module
- Manufacturer’s 5-year limited warranty
Next Side Steps
These are just a few of the many running boards and side steps available at your local Auto One. Visit an Auto One location near you to review the step bars you need. Auto One stores sell and install step bars on all makes and models of pick-up trucks.
