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OrangeCrush
02-08-2006, 09:00 PM
After looking at everyone's pics last night of how some removed their lower steps and replaced them with their own design, I decided to modify mine.

I simply drilled holes one inch down and 3/8" closer. I then cut the bracket to fit the upper slide bar and bolted them back in.

Not a super big difference but you can tell they are in there tighter. Looks much better to me and I can still use them.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/orangecrush03/02-08-06_1739.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/orangecrush03/02-08-06_1736.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/orangecrush03/02-08-06_1700.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/orangecrush03/02-08-06_1658.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/orangecrush03/02-08-06_1659.jpg
OrangeCrush
02-08-2006, 09:00 PM
After looking at everyone's pics last night of how some removed their lower steps and replaced them with their own design, I decided to modify mine.

I simply drilled holes one inch down and 3/8" closer. I then cut the bracket to fit the upper slide bar and bolted them back in.

Not a super big difference but you can tell they are in there tighter. Looks much better to me and I can still use them.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/orangecrush03/02-08-06_1739.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/orangecrush03/02-08-06_1736.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/orangecrush03/02-08-06_1700.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/orangecrush03/02-08-06_1658.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/orangecrush03/02-08-06_1659.jpg
DRTYFN
02-08-2006, 09:14 PM
You'll still catch them on things and crumple them up. Take them off and buy some u-steps. Those bars are for sissies.
Adam in CO
02-08-2006, 09:18 PM
I think the truck looks good. Dont listen to that Drty *******.
dochummer
02-08-2006, 09:50 PM
Actually, you should just put on those beefed up rockrails...there's enough of a lip, that you wouldn't even need steps...
timgco
02-08-2006, 10:06 PM
looks good. What lift did you end up going with?
Rancho/ Fabtech?
TXSUT
02-08-2006, 10:36 PM
Nice work, OC!!!
OrangeCrush
02-08-2006, 10:47 PM
Thanks guys, like I said, not an overly big difference, that was until I met up with my buddy who just bought a Yellow H2 tonight. I pulled up next to him and could immediately tell how much closer to the body they were.

Tim, that was the fabtech... fit perfectly.

Drtyfn, don't be jealous, if ya had a lift, you too wouldn't have to worry about draggin' parts.
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Mark
NSANE
02-09-2006, 02:00 AM
I just bought my first H2 last week and was telling the wife tonight how I didn't like side bars so low. Your's now look like they should from the factory! Thanks for the next mod and the best part, it won't cost anything but time. I know you said you have a Fabtech lift, how high and what size tires? It look good, nice work!
OrangeCrush
02-09-2006, 09:34 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by NSANE:
I just bought my first H2 last week and was telling the wife tonight how I didn't like side bars so low. Your's now look like they should from the factory! Thanks for the next mod and the best part, it won't cost anything but time. I know you said you have a Fabtech lift, how high and what size tires? It look good, nice work! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks NSANE, the lift is 6". The tires are 38's.

Mark
ree
02-09-2006, 12:04 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PhilD:
Neat idea, looks better. Still looks like a jacked minivan though with steps on http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah, what Phil said.

It looks better, but <STRIKE>would</STRIKE>will look even better with some simple tube steps http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
KenP
02-09-2006, 12:12 PM
Not bad. Slick idea.
Dewi2005
02-09-2006, 02:20 PM
I like it!!! Now I might just have to go do that to mine.. Thanks for the post Orange!!
tomp
02-12-2006, 11:07 PM
I think I am going to do this to mine. This is a good idea as they are too low. I really want the Amp power steps, but have to wait until I get caught up on bills first.
NSANE
02-13-2006, 01:25 AM
Well I got mine done today. It looks so much better and even the wife likes it too. I have the chrome steps on mine so with them low it looked bad. Looks sooooooooooo much better and you can still use them with no problems! Thanks for the idea for this mod without any cost but time. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
tomp
02-13-2006, 01:29 AM
Nsane, can you post some pics of the chrome ones you did? I would like to preview them, as I have the chrome also. Thx...
OrangeCrush
02-13-2006, 01:55 AM
Though I don't have a side by side pic, you can get an idea of how much difference it makes.

Before
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/orangecrush03/01-20-06_1734.jpg
After
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/orangecrush03/02-08-06_1736.jpg

Good job Nsane...
tomp
02-15-2006, 03:17 PM
Got one side done last night. Just need to find time to do the other sidehttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
tomp
02-15-2006, 08:52 PM
OK, it's all fisnished and looks so mcuh better. It's amazing how much 1" makes on these things.

Thx for this tip OC!
DeBest
02-17-2006, 11:03 AM
O.C. The mod looks great and I am sure it will help without going to the expense of changing out the steps!
SOFTTAILJC
02-17-2006, 10:43 PM
O.C. thanks for the great tip...drilled painted and reinstalled in 4 and 1/2 hrs....couldn't believe what a small change could make in the look....thanks again..........soft..... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
OrangeCrush
02-17-2006, 11:08 PM
Glad it works out for you guys. If I knew it would have made that much difference, I would have done it sooner.

Mark
SOFTTAILJC
02-17-2006, 11:14 PM
me too........i need to pad more.......soft... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif
KenP
02-18-2006, 03:42 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tomp:
OK, it's all fisnished and looks so mcuh better. It's amazing how much 1" makes on these things. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I'll leave all the apparent jokes aside for now, but I'm saving this for future use. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
tomp
02-18-2006, 05:30 AM
That one fell through http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif
NSANE
02-18-2006, 12:27 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tomp:
Nsane, can you post some pics of the chrome ones you did? I would like to preview them, as I have the chrome also. Thx... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sorry about that. I haven't been on here in a few days. But I see that you already redid yours. Looks a lot better doesn't it!