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N-Fab Cab Length RKR Side Rails with Detachable Steps; Textured Black (09-14 F-150 SuperCrew, Excluding Raptor)

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    So, if you own an '09 to '14 SuperCrew F-150 and you often take your truck through some debris or you go off-road often, then you've probably been looking around for some rocker panel armor, but you might've seen that it's very difficult to find some actual armor that also incorporates a step, right? Well, I'm happy to say that N-FAB, who is a very big manufacturer of armor, by the way, has come up with a pretty cool solution with these side rails here. They also include this nice detachable step. Now, what's cool about this is you really don't lose any ground clearance and that's because the construction of this is, kind of, reversed from a standard running board. Usually, what happens with running boards or sidesteps is the bracket itself actually comes down underneath the stepping area and that thing will definitely catch on rocks and debris. So, while it might provide some armor against light strikes in the parking lot, you can't really take your truck off-road because it, kind of, interferes with ground clearance. Now, that's not the case here, what's nice about these is the brackets are actually tucked up above the side rail itself, so if you remove the step, you don't lose any ground clearance whatsoever. Now, as far as how these stand up in terms of armor, I'm happy to say that they're very well built. These tubes here are just shy of two inches in diameter, and they're pretty heavy-duty steel actually. The way they secured to the truck is pretty nice as well, they have some heavy-duty carriage bolts and hex head bolts. So, it's safe to say that these things are not going to flex and they're not going to go anywhere. Now, they are finished off in a really nice black powder coat finish. Powder coat is a baked-on finish, it's not just a painted finish. So, if you do get any strikes against this thing on the trails, safe to say that these things will be up to the task. Now, if you do want to step on there, obviously, that's where this guy comes in, right? Pretty heavy-duty step here, same tubular construction, really thick brackets here, and I'm happy to say that the step itself is certainly heavy-duty. It's made out of eighth-inch thick plate steel with these nice little perforations here. So, if you've got mud on your boots from the work site or you're going out in the snow, you won't have to worry about slipping on this thing. Now, N-FAB is one of the top tier brands when it comes to building armor and steps. Now, as far as price goes, I'm happy to say that these guys are very affordable, and honestly, for a two for one deal in terms of armor and steps, that's pretty hard to beat, right? A lot of steps with this build quality or a lot of armor with this build quality come in at around this price point or a little bit higher, and N-FAB is definitely a top-tier brand, but they're honestly beating out a lot of the competition at this price point. The last reason I really like this armor step combo, in particular, is because it installs very easily. I mentioned those carriage bolts and hex head bolts earlier, and if you didn't guess by now, it is a very simple bolt-on job. Besides quality and overall affordability, I'm happy to say that the install is very straightforward as well. If you didn't guess by now, it is a bolt-on job. They're a little bit heavy though, so I'm going to get the install a modest two out of three wrenches on my difficulty meter, but honestly, it shouldn't take you more than an hour or two to get both sides done in the driveway. Stick around a little bit longer, I'm going to show you exactly what tools you need, and I'm going to walk you through the entire install. To install our new side steps and rails, you will need the following tools, a standard drive ratchet, a 13-millimeter socket, a 14-millimeter socket, and a 19-millimeter socket and wrench. Optional tools include an impact gun and impact swivel. All right, so we have our truck up on the lift, obviously, you guys can do this on the ground if you want to. But we wanted to make sure we get a good, clear view of what we're working with, that way you guys know what you should do at home. Now, before you actually install the rail itself with the carriage bolts, you've got to put these speed clips in the top holes on the rocker panel itself. In the case of our 2010 truck, we actually don't have holes for the center bracket. That's okay though because the carriage bolts that we throw on there in a little bit will be more than adequate. All right, now that we have our speed clips in place, we can throw the rail up in place, and we can secure it to the pinch seam using the carriage bolts and corresponding nuts. There's two holes on the bottom of the pinch seam for each bracket and this thing is a little bit heavy, so just take your time when you're getting this thing in place. All right. Once you've got those carriage bolts and nuts in place on that first bracket, go ahead and do the same thing for the other two brackets and you'll be good on the bottom portion. Then you're gonna grab the hex head bolts and flat washers in the kit. You're going to shove these into those speed clips that we installed earlier. Again, you're only doing the rear and the front brackets. We're avoiding that center bracket in the case of our 2010 truck. All right. Once you have everything installed, you can go ahead and tighten down all that hardware. You're going to need a 14-millimeter socket for the nut on the carriage bolts, and you're going to need a 13-millimeter socket for the hex head bolts. All right. Now, that we have our rail in place, you can leave it as is if you're not interested in the steps. Real quick, you can see how nice this provides some pretty good protection underneath the rocker area, but if you wanted to throw the steps on, now would be the time to do so. It's pretty straightforward. Just line the holes in the steps up with the holes on the brackets there, and then once you've got that all lined up, you're going to grab the 19-millimeter bolt and nut and tighten those down as well. Once you've got the steps tightened down, that'll wrap up the install. Like I said, pretty simple, bolt-on job. And that also wraps up my review of N-FAB's RKR side rails, with these nice, detachable steps in the black powder coat finish, fitting your own '09 to '14 SuperCrew F-150. I'm Travis, and thanks for watching. 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    Features, Description, Reviews, Q&A, Specs & Installation

    Features

    • Provides Steps For Easy Access And Exit
    • Provides Protection To Your Sides
    • Innovative Side Rails With Side Steps
    • Strong Non Flex Design
    • Heavy Duty Mono Block Welded Construction
    • Protective Textured Black Powder Coating
    • Simple And Direct Bolt-On Installation
    • Lifetime Structural Warranty
    • 5-Year Warranty On The Finish
    • Available As A Pair
    • Compatible With All 2009-2014 Ford F-150 Supercrew, Excluding Raptor Models

    Description

    Reliable Non-Flex Design. The N-Fab Cab Length RKR Textured Black Side Rails with Detachable Steps are built to offer a style upgrade to the side of your F-150 as well as for additional functionality. The side rails with detachable steps provide protection to your side and also convenience when entering or exiting your F-150. This multi-functional design sets your F-150 apart from the rest.

    Heavy Duty Mono-Block Construction. The N-Fab Cab Length RKR Textured Black Side Rails with Detachable Steps features a monoblock welded construction that is extremely durable and reliable. They are made to withstand the daily knockings on the road. Additionally, they are completed in a durable textured black powder coat that boosts their durability by resisting corrosion, rust and scratches.

    Simple Bolt-On Installation Process. The N-Fab Cab Length RKR Textured Black Side Rails with Detachable Steps allows for an easy and direct bolt-on installation that does not require any modification. With the help of light mechanical skills and tools, anyone can complete the installation in about 1 hour.

    Warranty. N Fab assures that the N-Fab Cab Length RKR Textured Black Side Rails with Detachable Steps are devoid of any material and workmanship flaws and also provides a limited lifetime structural warranty and a 5-year warranty on the finish.

    Application. The N-Fab Cab Length RKR Textured Black Side Rails with Detachable Steps are compatible with all 2009 to 2014 Ford F-150 SuperCrew, Excluding Raptor Models.

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    Installation & What's in the Box

    Installation Info

    What's in the Box

    • (2) Side Rails
    • Mounting Hardware
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