MaxMate Compatible with 09-18 Ram 1500 Crew Cab (Incl. 19-21 Classic)/10-21 Ram 2500/3500 Crew Cab 3 inch Stainless Steel Side Step Rails Nerf Bars Running Boards (2pcs with Mounting Bracket Kit)

The "factory" ones were out of my price range. I took a chance after reading the reviews on this site. They arrived in two days (priority shipping). There were no dings on the bars. I'm not sure why people say the instructions are difficult or lacking. I only read the instructions because I was looking for torque values, but just looking at the parts list shows which brackets are for which side and which are front, middle, and back. It took me 40 minutes to put them on. They look fantastic, and I've been using them for a week and they're fantastic. These are something I would recommend to anyone who is interested.

Joanna Fry

| Dec 22, 2020

I purchased these with the understanding that they could rust or become flooded. They aren't as bad as they appear. Everything was crammed into a single large box. There are no dents, and the hardware is in good condition. Each bar is individually wrapped and labeled in a different color of plastic. The brackets are in the same boat. In less than 30 minutes, I had them hand tightened. I did, however, watch some YouTube videos to familiarize myself with the situation. Mudflaps were possible because I had enough room. Perhaps a 1/2" space between the two. The brackets and hardware appear to be quite durable. They fit into pre-existing holes in the body that were previously taped over. I was able to get all of my hardware to match. There was nothing that was incorrectly labeled. All holes will line up if your truck was set up for factory side steps, but one hole will already have a threaded insert, requiring a different bolt. I was fine because my machine wasn't set up for factory use. Now let's look at the design flaw that is most likely causing everyone's rust and water. The first set of steps are made of plastic. They aren't properly sealed. The metal beneath the steps is bent inward, and the steps are secured to the bottom of this "dent" with rivets and plastic rods molded into the step's back. The plastic step will remain in place as a result of this. It isn't completely sealed. If there is water, I have no doubt that it will find its way in. Especially at highway speeds when it's raining or wet, as well as in the car wash. It has nowhere to go because it doesn't have a home. Water gradually fills the steps. By prying up the plastic step a little and forcing some "great stuff" expanding foam insulation to waterproof it, I hoped to have fixed it. Although we've only had the steps for a few weeks, we've already had a lot of rain. The only way to know is to wait and see. The hardware that connected the bottom of the sidestep to the bracket was another flaw. There's a chance of water getting in there. Under the other washers, I simply placed a rubber washer. Hopefully, this will keep water out of it. Concerns about rusted hardware have been raised. I honestly couldn't care less if the bolt heads rusted a little if the black brackets stayed black. They're tucked away beneath the truck. if you're not in sight, you're not in mind;.

Princess Santos

| Feb 21, 2021

The Fourth of July has arrived. I noticed a splatter of rust under the driver's side step about ten days ago (see photo). When I unscrewed the nerf bar's middle and end brackets, rust-colored water poured out like an oil change (photo). Water must have flooded the entire bar, leaking in through the cracks in the plastic step. The other nerf bar does not appear to be affected, but who knows? I've only had it for 6 months, and I don't think it's safe for me to stand on it and put my full weight on it. When I tried to reinstall the bolts, the rusted threads snapped, and the bolt now spins around, unable to properly seat. So, until I remove the entire assembly where it's attached to the truck, it's basically held on by four out of six bolts. I'll contact the company to see what can be done. br>br>I'll contact the company to see what can be done.

Sophie Dickerson

| Mar 29, 2021

I, like most of you, rely on customer reviews to help me make decisions in some cases, and I can say with absolute certainty that I love these step bars. They were fairly easy to install (I had my 13-year-old son assist me), and once you put one side on, the other side will be a breeze. I am very happy with the look and quality of the product; my bed light was broken upon arrival, but everything else was perfect. I strongly recommend you get these if you are considering them. I'm the proud owner of a 2018 Ram 1500 Crew Cab.

Kehlani Hudson

| Nov 18, 2021

I decided to give these a try after reading some reviews. br>br>The running boards arrived in great shape, with no dings, scrapes, scratches, or rust. br>br>Installation was a breeze. All you have to do now is read the directions thoroughly before getting started and sort your parts. br>br>I've had them on the truck for over a year and am extremely pleased with my purchase. They're well-made, and they're simple to put together. Even if the truck hasn't been washed in a few weeks, they still appear clean. (See photos) There have been no problems with quality, rust, or anything else. The off- The step is comfortable for me to maneuver in and out of the truck, and it is the right height for my family to get in and out without difficulty. It can also be used to access the inside of the bed when the cab is close by.

Madilynn Case

| Jul 19, 2021

BUYING IS NOT RECOMMENDED! BUYING THIS PRODUCT IS A MISTAKE! This product was purchased for my 2015 Ram 1500 crewcab. The first thing I noticed when I took them out of the package was how cheaply they were made, almost like plastic with Crome spray paint. Don't get me wrong, they LOOK nice, but if looks are all you care about, then go ahead. I figured, hey, I'd already ordered them and didn't want to deal with the hassle of returning them, so I put them on. Installation was simple enough that anyone with a half-decent brain could do it. I finished installing all of the mounting brackets and began installing the rails when I noticed that the front and center brackets lined up perfectly with the holes drilled in the rail, but the back was about a foot off. I swapped the rails out and flipped them every which way I could to try to get them to fit and work correctly, but THEY DON'T! This was the case on both sides of the argument. Amazon or the seller should either change the year that these are supposed to fit or customize them so that they ACTUALLY FIT the models that they claim to fit. Don't waste your time or money on these; save yourself a headache and don't buy them. Spend a few more dollars to advance to the next level.

Aubrie Oneill

| Jan 08, 2021