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Originally Posted by M_RED
Would you?
Did they bolt up effortlessly, or did you have to drill new holes or whip out the ol' dremel.
Do they stick out far enough from the side panels to offer real protection on narrow trails?
Flat or angled? Step plates on top or open?
Do you think the connection methodology is robust enough? (I particularly like sliders that wrap around the frame rail, vs only mount to one side...)
Is the paint or powder coat holding up, or can you tell it was poorly prepped beforehand?
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Non-KDSS side was easy, KDSS side required some extra work but it wasn't bad. 100% bolt on.
They stick out far enough for me, but not too far.
Flat and open.
Bolted on to the side only is plenty robust for me. I don't think wrapping around would add much since it won't be nearly as rigid a load path as the bolts (or weld) directly into the frame. I can't imagine much load going through a wrap around unless you put some gussets in which will impede clearance.
Powder coated and it's holding up well (5 years). A can of touch up for when it gets used is easy enough.
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