Factory Nerf Bars

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Factory Nerf Bars

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Does anyone know where to get a set of factory nerf bars from a zr-5? I'm looking for a set of bars but all I come up with are flimsy bars with cheap mounts. Does anyone make bars that are actually as rugged as the original models?? I'm looking for a set of black ones.
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The stock bars were aluminum and mount to the frame on studs that were rivet welded to the frame during assembly. If yours is not a ZR5 it will not be a simple bolt on install.

I used Westin Signature series bars. These mount to the body bolts. It is pretty easy to raise them with a body lift. the front mount can be fabbed from a piece of angle iron. The rear mount I altered and tied into the leaf spring bolt for reinforcement.
These bars are steel. I filled them with structural foam. This serves to strengthen them, reduce the moisture that could develop inside and also quiets them. They can tend to ring when rocks and gravel ding them. Foam filling eliminates that. This may also have served to retain the plastic steps better since I have heard of others losing those.

IMO, they were far stronger than the ZR5 nerfs.

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Mine is a zr-5 and has the studs on the frame. For some reason the previous owner removed them. Does the westin bars have mounts available? Or do you have to fabricate your own.
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They come with mounts for the stock configuration. If you want stainless steel, check ebay. I see them selling for $160 shipped. Some sets for even less.
:lol: Check S-10warehouse on ebay too RH ZR5 nerf $100 shipped that is a start. Car-part.com might find a set too.

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botez2004 wrote:Does anyone make bars that are actually as rugged as the original models?? I'm looking for a set of black ones.
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