2006 Limited Edition Side Step Question

[kacyk]

The Limited Edition comes with integrated side steps. They look nice but the placement of the step is too far forward so if you're in a tight spot and can only wedge your way out of the door, the placement of the step is too far forward.

That said, I was wondering if anyone here has installed the standards H2. nerf bars or even electric retracting side steps in lieu of or in conjunction with the standard limited edition bars. I'd rather not spend the money to experiment.

P.S. - I did do a search and after two hours of reading posts I gave up. Also, please only respond if you have first hand familiarity of the topic. Thanks.