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BULLY STEP RAILS

Available in stainless steel or black finish Black injection-molded composite step pad 3" diameter steel tubing No drilling required Sold in pairs.

Average Customer Rating:

4.3 out of 5 (38 Reviews)

34 of 38 (89%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

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Customer Reviews for BULLY STEP RAILS

Overall Rating:

1 out of 5

2008 Silverado Regular Cab, October 20, 2009
By Anonymous from Kearney, MO

Pros: Cheap and look good
Cons: Instructions were poor/wrong, missing bolts, parts didn't fit

"I bought these for my truck. I spent over an hour trying to assemble the odd socket size mentioned in the instructions and trying to figure out how to install a bar in the frame without drilling. I ended up calling the company, and they said that I didn't need the bar or extra support. They said that was really overkill unless you were doing a four door install. They did not know why the socket and bolt sizes were off. They did not know why they sent the wrong bolts in the package. After discarding the "extra parts" and buying the right bolts, it only took about 20 minutes to bolt on. Although the company did agree that there were problems, they did not offer to help with the additional costs.

I think that there should be a difference in the Whitney ads between "guaranteed fit" and "it should work if you monkey with it".

I think the tubes are too thin for heavy usage. The paint job is less than right - it looks like they were wrapped in plastic before the paint was completly cured."

How often do you shop at JC Whitney.com?: Multiple Times a Year

4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

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Review 2 for BULLY STEP RAILS

Top 500 Contributor

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Great product, June 16, 2009
By brilew

Pros: Well packaged, simple instructions, Bolted up in about 20 minuts. Easy fit.
Cons: Would have liked to have a bit heavier walls on the tubing.

"This product was an easy fit-up. The biggest trouble was removing the protective wrap. The package arrived in tact and contents in good condition. It took all of 20 minutes to install.
Great product."

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Review 3 for BULLY STEP RAILS

Overall Rating:

3 out of 5

If you have a 02-05 Ford Explorer, June 11, 2009
By BMMB from Myrtle Beach, SC

Pros: Look great, quality parts
Cons: For Ford Explorer, see below...

"I purchased these for my 2003 Ford Explorer. Although they look great and the parts (i.e. brackets, etc..) seem like quality and sturdy parts.... I would not recommend these nerf bars for a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer.

First reason, they hug way too tight to the side of the rocker panels, can barely even notice they are there if you get black powder coat.

Secondly, initial installation (and after speaking to Bully technical support) I realized that you had to goto a local hardware store and get a bunch of washers to bring the brackets low enough to where the tubes would actually fit without rubbing the side of the door (and preventing the door from even opening)

Secondly... installation on your Ford Explorer will be a total hassle! Although they're pre drilled holes for everything, it barely lines up perfectly and it literally took hours to bend, tweak and turn everything perfectly for them to finally fit.

I was not satisifed with the final look, as they hug the side of the vehicle, almost underneath, and decided to change it all around and drill my own holes so that they would stick out like normal nerf bars do."

How often do you shop at JC Whitney.com?: Multiple Times a Year

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Review 4 for BULLY STEP RAILS

Overall Rating:

4 out of 5

Bully Bar, June 8, 2009
By tiletek from San Mateo, CA.

Pros: Easy install
Cons: Hopefully none in the future

"After going to OSH to get 2 missing bolts, took about 30 min. to install solo on my '08 Silverado crew cab.Piece of cake to install. Had a few scuffs, but it's minor. Gonna get scratched sooner or later.
Note that there IS a difference from driver and passenger sides (center bolt placement)Bully Bar"

How often do you shop at JC Whitney.com?: First Time

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Review 5 for BULLY STEP RAILS

Overall Rating:

4 out of 5

EXCELL, May 15, 2009
By taro from ennis,tx

Pros: very sturdy
Cons: directions a little misleading

"after calling customer service and speaking with the manufacturer things went fine instruction a little vague especially drawing showing bracket on truck 2003 dodge 1500 ram reg cab after clearing up confusion install took about 1hr very pleased with service and product."

How often do you shop at JC Whitney.com?: Multiple Times a Year

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Review 6 for BULLY STEP RAILS

Overall Rating:

3 out of 5

Looks Great, But Horrible Installation, March 24, 2009
By PDavis from Tulsa, Ok

Pros: Look great, seems sturdy.
Cons: Installation was much more difficult than instructions implied.

"My main complaint with these is that the installation required the use of air-tools and a considerable amount of grinding, neither of which were mentioned in the instructions. While it may be different for other vehicles, on my 2003 Silverado we had to make a small hole in the frame considerably bigger so the steel support would fit inside. This step alone took longer than most people claim to have installed both steps. However once that part was done they went together very easily."

How often do you shop at JC Whitney.com?: Once a Year

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Review 7 for BULLY STEP RAILS

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

better then expected, January 21, 2009
By ses2318 from keystone heights,fl.

Pros: fast ship,easy install,nice finish,strong, priced right
Cons: all bolts should be black, should be marked left and right easy to mount backwards if you dont measure

"overall a real nice set of steps,taken care of they should last a long time.very functional not just for looks,im old. and good service from jc."

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Review 8 for BULLY STEP RAILS

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Wonderful purchase, January 13, 2009
By tippy from Gallipolis Ohio

Pros: fast shipping
Cons: none

"I purchased this for my daughter for Christmas, shipping was very fast, product was just as described, everything was included, very easy to install"

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Review 9 for BULLY STEP RAILS

Overall Rating:

4 out of 5

looks great, January 9, 2009
By Ramtruck from San Bruno, CA

Pros: Functional and Cool
Cons: lowers clearance

"I bought this for a 2005 Dadge Ram. The instructions said 3/4 inch bolt heads but you'll need an 18mm socket to appropriatelty torque them. Brackets are not left/ right. you have to expect mirror image underneath."

How often do you shop at JC Whitney.com?: Multiple Times a Year

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Review 10 for BULLY STEP RAILS

Overall Rating:

3 out of 5

Moderately Satisfied, December 21, 2008
By Unsure from KANSAS

Pros: Easy Install
Cons: Quality not so great

"I got these for my 2004 Chevy Silverado. I got the black powder coat ones. I got the steps out and flipped the driver side step over and there was some rust that had bubbled the paint. I touched it and the paint flaked off. I decided to just spot paint it with spray paint because it was on the back side underneath where you can't see it. I just hope the rust issue isn't going to be a problem later. The install went pretty good except that it is freezing in my garage. The passenger side step is perfectly fine. I should have sent it back and got a replacement but didn't want to mess with it."

How often do you shop at JC Whitney.com?: Once a Year

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Review 11 for BULLY STEP RAILS

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Excellent buy, November 20, 2008
By mjay from Northern NY

Pros: Easy install
Cons: none so far

"Very easy to install with an impact wrench-would have took longer using hand tools.Everthing fit well and looks good.Wife loves them."

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Review 12 for BULLY STEP RAILS

Overall Rating:

4 out of 5

bully step rails, October 2, 2008
By poppageek from SOUTHERN TIER, NEW YORK STATE

Appearance:		5 out of 5
Ease of Use/Installation:		5 out of 5
Quality/Construction:		4 out of 5

Pros: good workmanship-instructions-packaging
Cons: stainless tubes are supplied with plain steel fasteners- front brackets were same, not opposite sides-

"VERY EASY INSTALL- SHOULD LAST LIFE OF TRUCK IF STAINLESS IS QUALITY MATERIAL."

How often do you shop at JC Whitney.com?: Multiple Times a Year

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Review 13 for BULLY STEP RAILS

Overall Rating:

3 out of 5

Beautiful looking, instructions poor, September 21, 2008
By sgt1230 from Central Wisconsin

Appearance:		4 out of 5
Ease of Use/Installation:		1 out of 5
Quality/Construction:		5 out of 5

Pros: Easy to install (once they send you ALL the instructions) and look great
Cons: Company only bothered to send written instructions/no illustrations

"I received the step rails and tried to install them on the weekend. The written instructions refer you to look at the illustrations for further details. I didn't get any illustrations. Tried calling Pilot automotive (maker) and naturally they are closed on weekends. Finally got the illustrations faxed to me later in the week and learned the problems I was having is because there was an extra set of brackets included in the box that were not needed/used. Once I had all the instructions, it was only about a 45 minute job to install both sides. Beautiful looking and very functional helping my wife get into the truck."

How often do you shop at JC Whitney.com?: Multiple Times a Year

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Review 14 for BULLY STEP RAILS

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

bully step rails, September 4, 2008
By cogs50

"I recived my step rails today for my 2009 toyota tacoma the box had been re taped up i was concerend at that point after closer exam i found parts missing and scratched rails .I called j c whitney they said no problem i can return them .But i was looking at the way they go on and the bracket on the rear there are slots that fit together the i see it is the bracket dose not go through the slot but over the slot on the out side and i wonder how well that will hold .Also thebolt on the front that gose through the cross member is a 3/4olt 2 inches long where my cross member has a 2 inch slot so im going metal bracket in there and drill a 3/4 hole through it tobolt it up .my toyota tacoma is a 09 they dont list it as on that they fit .bou the 05 -07 look the same . has anybudy else had a problem fitting these to 08 -09 tacoma?"

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Review 15 for BULLY STEP RAILS

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

great item, August 26, 2008
By bunniebuster from western ky

Appearance:		5 out of 5
Ease of Use/Installation:		4 out of 5
Quality/Construction:		5 out of 5

Pros: looks fantastic and fits like a glove
Cons: instructions could be a little better,,brackets could be marked left and right

"great item,,,looks fantastic on the truck,,,makes it a lot easier to get in the truck now,,"

How often do you shop at JC Whitney.com?: First Time

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Review 16 for BULLY STEP RAILS

Top 250 Contributor

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Best Purchase Yet, August 25, 2008
By chivo from High Desert, Ca.

Appearance:		5 out of 5
Ease of Use/Installation:		5 out of 5
Quality/Construction:		5 out of 5

Pros: Looks great on my 1999 Dodge 1500 4/4 Truck
Cons: None

"It took my, about 2 1/2 hours to install, them by myself..Every thing was in the box, the directions were plane & simple to understand!!They look as if they were factory installed!! My wife loves them, it is easer for her, to get into the Truck! I would recommend, them to every-one!! Thank you JC Whitney!!!"

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Review 17 for BULLY STEP RAILS

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Great Product!, August 22, 2008
By Edvis from Viva Las vegas

Appearance:		5 out of 5
Ease of Use/Installation:		5 out of 5
Quality/Construction:		5 out of 5

Pros: Bolts on Quick and Easy, looks great!
Cons: 2 person job for easist install. Pictures could of been better.

"My son and I installed the set in about 30 minutes. I was prepared for a 2 hour job but by the time we were done it had only been 30 minutes. I kept thinking we must have missed something because that was way too easy. But sure enough we were done and the bars look great! My wife uses them whenever she rides with me and always makes it a point to show how easy it is to get in the truck now."

How often do you shop at JC Whitney.com?: Once a Year

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Review 18 for BULLY STEP RAILS

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Looks great, works great, July 21, 2008
By DigitalRich from Bridgeport, NY

Appearance:		5 out of 5
Ease of Use/Installation:		4 out of 5
Quality/Construction:		5 out of 5

Pros: Steps are very sturdy and function well. Can't beat the price.
Cons: Instructions could be better.

"I installed the steps on my 2008 Silverado STD cab. The kit included all the necessary hardware & bolted up without any drilling or modification to the frame. All I needed was a ratchet and some metric sockets to do the install."

How often do you shop at JC Whitney.com?: Once a Year

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Review 19 for BULLY STEP RAILS

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Outstanding product, July 6, 2008
By DoubleT from Oklahoma City, OK

Appearance:		5 out of 5
Ease of Use/Installation:		5 out of 5
Quality/Construction:		5 out of 5

Pros: Looks and works great on my truck
Cons: N/A

"I ordered these bars for the appearence and price. I was a little concerned based on some of the reviews however they fit my 2008 Ford F-150 like they were factory installed. The fit is perfect and they were easy to put on the truck...my brother and I did it in about an hour.

We had no problem with the instructions and everything needed was included. And once in place and all parts tightened it was easy to see they are very sturdy. These are an outstanding set of bars for the price and work as well as they look. You will not be disapointed."

How often do you shop at JC Whitney.com?: First Time

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Review 20 for BULLY STEP RAILS

Overall Rating:

4 out of 5

Parts Didn't Fit, June 26, 2008
By austin1972 from A Farm

Appearance:		5 out of 5
Ease of Use/Installation:		1 out of 5
Quality/Construction:		3 out of 5

Pros: Looks Great
Cons: Wrong Mounting Parts

"I knew there would be a problem when I read the directions and then looked under my 2006 Ram 2500 QC. No rubber bushings; just the reubber coated steel boss and saddle...Uh Oh. Anyhow, the mounting brackets don't account for the size of the body mount washer (which is not removable from the bolt).

OK, now the good news - Called JC Whitney and they gave me the manufacturer number, option # to hit and part number. Sure enough, there was an error. JC Whitney just sent me new parts free of charge.

Fantastic customer service! I was ready for a fight but ended relieved and happy."

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