Steps vs Sidebar Questions

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I recently purchased an H3 after driving an H2 for the past 3 years. The both have the tubular sidebars (GM#17800464) installed. On the H3, they appear to be higher than they should be as it makes the step into the cab of the H3 awkward. On the H2, they seem to be in the right place. They are installed level and correctly on the H3, just does not work with my height I guess.
I am thinking of pulling them off and putting on Removablue Assist Steps (GM#12498473). Does anyone know if these are a bit lower to the ground, which would seem to make it easier to get in and out of the H3 cab. Plus I understand that they can be used with the GM Rocker Panel protectors whereas the sidebars can not. Can anyone verify this?
If someone has the GM steps, would you mind measuring the height off the ground the top of the step is? I can measure my sidebars for a comparison.

Thanks.