Removed Side Step Bars

[03ExplorerSPT]

I really like the look of the truck even more now.

Before:

After:

Let me know what you guys think.

 

[jimbo74]

looks good......

 

[TarHeel085]

i did the same thing this weekend! i like it!

 

[IAmTodd]

Did mine a couple weeks ago too!

Looks pretty awsome!

EDIT- Mine are still for sale, MAKE OFFER!!

 

[Rob Slade]

Much better.

 

[Hokie]

Looks good. I pulled mine off a few months ago too. They'll go back on once I get a BL on there and enough lift where they won't be in the way. They actually ain't too bad for protecting the body once you get them high enough up in the air.

 

[alphabets13]

i kinda liked them on. either way, can't go wrong with a sweet 03' X. looks nice.

 

[ton_e_montana]

Love it!...Got my 02xsport without them cause I thought it looked better. I've been in and out X's with them and they seem to get in my way a little.

 

[Lifted95X]

Mine will be going back on. Wifey is complaining about the big step to get in.

 

[Doug]

Originally posted by HokieBert
Looks good. I pulled mine off a few months ago too. They'll go back on once I get a BL on there and enough lift where they won't be in the way. They actually ain't too bad for protecting the body once you get them high enough up in the air.

if theyre the stock running boards that attach to the body they wont protect anything. In fact they'll cause more damage. Think about it, if you hit one of those on a rock you have that running board acting as a nice lever pushing on your rocker. instead of just getting a dent you'll end up fubaring the whole rocker.

 

[RAZOR]

Your 03 looks better without the bars. I don't think I'll do that with my 98 though cause I have a brushguard W/foglights and tough covers on my tailights. My bars are starting to rust so I'll be in the market for some replacements in the future.

 

[mohog]

for some reason all 4 suv's i've bought in my time had the bars on. i just like the look for some reason.

 

[IAmTodd]

Originally posted by Namitey
if theyre the stock running boards that attach to the body they wont protect anything. In fact they'll cause more damage. Think about it, if you hit one of those on a rock you have that running board acting as a nice lever pushing on your rocker. instead of just getting a dent you'll end up fubaring the whole rocker.

I have ones that mount to the frame! $100+S&H

 

[Lifted95X]

you have a good pic of them?

 

[Doug]

Originally posted by IAmTodd
I have ones that mount to the frame! $100+S&H

lol thats ok. i dont think they had me in mind when they designed them. i'd destroy them real quick.

 

[emon]

For me it looks better with them on. Unless you are going for the street look. If you are then the roof rack got to go too.

 

[Henyaman]

WIll the ones you took off fit a 98 2dr sport? If so, I am interested.
Thanks!
-R