N-Fab side step install- Rocker panel trimmed: HOW-TO
Kraeken sold me his extra set of N-Fab bars for a crackin' deal (bad pun, I know) and I installed them today. Many members here on T4R have installed these and either cut the rockers, fabbed spacers, or painted the exposed area where the rockers were removed. After reviewing all the threads (I know how to use search) I still had some questions, and honestly it scared the heck out of me to think of cutting these rocker panels up! But, what the hell, I did it anyway.
I figured I would post a quick writeup for those on the fence...
Some background on the N-fabs. They are marketed as "TE Only", because the SR5/LE rocker panels get in the way. The spacers that are available from RiDE are nice, but the steps hang way too low for my tastes. I decided to mount them directly to the vehicle, and cut the rocker panel for a more finished look. They tuck up nicely under the doors. These steps are very high quality, and strong. They are NOT rockrails, but hey, if I ever decide to go offroad, 5 bolts per side and they are off...
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I Love 'em!!!
Happy Modding- ANTMAN