nerf bars color

Lhymes · 11-18-2011, 01:23 PM

Wow these are awesome looking and way less expensive than I expected. Gonna order a chrome set for my inc plat white limited. Thanks for sharing the pics and link

Edit: Same site sells the Aries bull bar for $173.08! Shame it only comes in black. Wonder how that would look on a plat white ex..

http://DISCOUNTHITCHANDTRUCKACCESSOR...earch=B35-3013

**Turdle** · 11-18-2011, 02:34 PM

I wonder if I could coat that to match body color?

Any guinea pigs?

Mike127 · 11-19-2011, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by houtzb

Received my nerf bars the other night and too was short on the 10mm washers. The hardware bag was open and so was the end of the box. Their customer service is great though and I should have the new hardware kit on Monday. I was hoping to do the install this Sunday since it's supposed to be almost 60 here in MA.

I think the hardware packs are all like that bc my replacement pack was the same.

Since I had so many large washers I used only those on my install and no small ones. The large ones fit better and are stronger.

Lhymes · 11-19-2011, 09:43 PM

On a side note, turns out there is an Aries Polished Stainless Bull Bar: http://DISCOUNTHITCHANDTRUCKACCESSOR...Search=35-3013

Gonna order it and the polish stainless oval nerf bars for my white platinum limited before it arrives.

aznkidlee · 11-20-2011, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike127

The right side is the front of the car. Pictures was taken on passenger side

This is what the bubble looks like w/ a 48" level sitting on it. It's close but not perfect.
Both sides are identical.
Both front and rear of the bars are in their lowest positions so I could raise the front if I chose to make it perfect.
But then I'd have to check the other levelness (towards and away from car).
I didn't have a small level to check that at the moment.

The most noticeable thing about the bars is that they are closer towards the car in the front than in the rear by a little bit. But I think this is by design.

On mine, I also noticed that from the front is closer to the body and it's further in the rear. At first I thought I was doing something wrong and I was trying to adjust it but I couldn't. So I just left it as is.

houtzb · 11-26-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike127

No problem, glad to help everyone get the best prices. Reading this forum saved me almost $2k on my Explorer purchase

So I'm glad to contribute.

I'm contemplating getting the splash guards if they fit. I'm sad b/c I just finished claying, putting 3 coats of wax, and polishing all chrome bits yesterday. Then I got a bunch of road spray on it today b/c of the lack of guards...

I just finished installing my nerf bars. I was able to install them with the Ford molded splash guards already installed.

Lhymes · 11-26-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by houtzb

I just finished installing my nerf bars. I was able to install them with the Ford molded splash guards already installed.

Thanks for the info! Called Aries and spoke to one of the techs and he (kinda surprisingly) couldn't tell me if they would fit with the splash guards or not. Oval nerf bars, correct? This is great news.

Flying68 · 11-27-2011, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by houtzb

I just finished installing my nerf bars. I was able to install them with the Ford molded splash guards already installed.

How much clearance did you have between the splash guard and the front of the nerf bar?

Spengracin · 11-27-2011, 01:19 PM

Dont know about paint matching the nerf bars, (posted another thread about lower panel paint). Still have not found the good deal by previous post around 1100 dollars or so for the lower paint. Most shops around here, 2500+. After seeing the pics though, the stainless look great as is for the white ex, might just leave alone.

houtzb · 11-28-2011, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Flying68

How much clearance did you have between the splash guard and the front of the nerf bar?

I have about 1/4-1/2" on the driver's side and the passenger side is actually just barely touching. I think this is due to the plastic molding not being properly installed at the factory. This causes the splash guard to mount slightly out of alignment. It was tricky getting them installed with the splash guards but it can be done.

Lhymes · 11-28-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by houtzb

I have about 1/4-1/2" on the driver's side and the passenger side is actually just barely touching. I think this is due to the plastic molding not being properly installed at the factory. This causes the splash guard to mount slightly out of alignment. It was tricky getting them installed with the splash guards but it can be done.

Did you install the oval or round nerf bars?

houtzb · 11-29-2011, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Lhymes

Did you install the oval or round nerf bars?

ovals

Saundman · 11-29-2011, 10:07 PM

Just placed my order for the Aries Offroad The Standard 4 in. Oval Nerf Bar S223041-2 (Stainless Steel). Can't Wait!!

Spengracin · 12-02-2011, 05:16 AM

Just installed last night they look great, the larger washers are the way to go, don't use the small 10mm washers, the slots in brackets are big for adjustment.

Blueflame16 · 12-02-2011, 07:27 AM

I ordered the chrome, but they have been on back order for the last month. Hope to get them soon. Will post pic when I have them installed.

Blueflame16 · 12-02-2011, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 1tufgt

Looks great.

Great pics. I'm glad I went with the chrome now. Thanks for posting them.

Blueflame16 · 12-02-2011, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 1tufgt

Looks great.

Did you install them?

Saundman · 12-02-2011, 01:24 PM

That was fast. Just received the Oval Nerf Bar S223041-2 (Stainless Steel) from DISCOUNTHITCHANDTRUCKACCESSORIES.com today.

Guess I will try to put them on this weekend.

1tufgt · 12-02-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueflame16

Did you install them?

I don't have a 2011. LOL

But planning for the future.

Spengracin · 12-03-2011, 03:39 AM

About 1 hour for install, not bad

11-18-2011, 01:23 PM	#41
Lhymes Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 89 Vehicle Specs	Wow these are awesome looking and way less expensive than I expected. Gonna order a chrome set for my inc plat white limited. Thanks for sharing the pics and link Edit: Same site sells the Aries bull bar for $173.08! Shame it only comes in black. Wonder how that would look on a plat white ex.. http://DISCOUNTHITCHANDTRUCKACCESSOR...earch=B35-3013 Last edited by Lhymes; 11-18-2011 at 01:38 PM.

11-18-2011, 02:34 PM	#42
Turdle Old and in the way Humboldt, Kansas 2000 Mounty Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23,740 Vehicle Specs	I wonder if I could coat that to match body color? Any guinea pigs? __________________ Jon 2000 Mountaineer Turdle-gone Vitamin D Wagon Sold also

11-27-2011, 01:19 PM	#49
Spengracin Wannabe Elite Explorer Fairfield, Ca 2012 AWD Limited Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 799 Vehicle Specs	Dont know about paint matching the nerf bars, (posted another thread about lower panel paint). Still have not found the good deal by previous post around 1100 dollars or so for the lower paint. Most shops around here, 2500+. After seeing the pics though, the stainless look great as is for the white ex, might just leave alone. __________________ 2012 Limited EX. Tri-White plat. Dual panel sun roof, 302a package, bliss, pecan interior, 20" polished aluminum wheels, tow package, cross rails for roof rack, Aries Stainlees Nerf bars, upgraded LED interior lighting.

12-02-2011, 05:16 AM	#54
Spengracin Wannabe Elite Explorer Fairfield, Ca 2012 AWD Limited Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 799 Vehicle Specs	Just installed last night they look great, the larger washers are the way to go, don't use the small 10mm washers, the slots in brackets are big for adjustment. __________________ 2012 Limited EX. Tri-White plat. Dual panel sun roof, 302a package, bliss, pecan interior, 20" polished aluminum wheels, tow package, cross rails for roof rack, Aries Stainlees Nerf bars, upgraded LED interior lighting.

12-02-2011, 07:27 AM	#55
Blueflame16 Wannabe Elite Explorer Staten Island, NY 2011 limited Bordeaux Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 37 Vehicle Specs	Polished chrome nerf bars. I ordered the chrome, but they have been on back order for the last month. Hope to get them soon. Will post pic when I have them installed.

11-19-2011, 09:43 PM	#44
Lhymes Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 89 Vehicle Specs	On a side note, turns out there is an Aries Polished Stainless Bull Bar: http://DISCOUNTHITCHANDTRUCKACCESSOR...Search=35-3013 Gonna order it and the polish stainless oval nerf bars for my white platinum limited before it arrives.

11-29-2011, 10:07 PM	#53
Saundman Wannabe Elite Explorer Mountain View, CA 2011 Exploxer LTD Tuxedo Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 38 Vehicle Specs	Just placed my order for the Aries Offroad The Standard 4 in. Oval Nerf Bar S223041-2 (Stainless Steel). Can't Wait!!

12-02-2011, 01:24 PM	#58
Saundman Wannabe Elite Explorer Mountain View, CA 2011 Exploxer LTD Tuxedo Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 38 Vehicle Specs	That was fast. Just received the Oval Nerf Bar S223041-2 (Stainless Steel) from DISCOUNTHITCHANDTRUCKACCESSORIES.com today. Guess I will try to put them on this weekend.

12-03-2011, 03:39 AM	#60
Spengracin Wannabe Elite Explorer Fairfield, Ca 2012 AWD Limited Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 799 Vehicle Specs	About 1 hour for install, not bad __________________ 2012 Limited EX. Tri-White plat. Dual panel sun roof, 302a package, bliss, pecan interior, 20" polished aluminum wheels, tow package, cross rails for roof rack, Aries Stainlees Nerf bars, upgraded LED interior lighting.

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