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Randy
Dodge Dakota
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4/18/2002
09:46:43
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I'd like to install some tubular sidesteps on my 02 CC. How easy is the install for these? Do they come with good directions or is it a guessing game? Thanks for any help.
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Lattimer
Dodge Dakota
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4/18/2002
13:33:09
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I put Westin tubular steps on my 2000 CC, and it took a little less than an hour. The directions were good, but it was self explanatory anyways. The steps have a bracket that bolts on with the body mounts, and then a support which fits in a hole under the body in the center of the step.
I think it was like 5 bolts each side.
Shawn
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durtydog
GenIII
4/18/2002
21:39:01
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ditto
98 club cab sport 5.2 4x4 durtydog is done dirt cheap
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Randy
Dodge Dakota
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4/19/2002
07:05:15
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The Westins look good. Has anyone tried the Mopar tubular sidesteps? I see they have black , aluminum, or chrome but they seem a bit more expensive than the Westins. Are they just as good?
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Rascal
Dodge Dakota
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4/19/2002
07:32:01
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I bought some Rancho black tubular side steps along with a Rancho brushguard off ebay for $365 which included shipping. It was a terrific deal but the steps were a bear to install as I had to drill holes in the frame for them. However, they are super solid but it took me about 2 hours each step. The brushguard was a breeze though. Mine are black.
Peace,
Rascal
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Bill
Dodge Dakota
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4/19/2002
09:10:52
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I too have a Club Cab (a 2001) and was thinking of getting the Westins. On the CC do the bars look weird? I have seen some that have pads on them for the driver and then another pad further back as if the extended cab had a door on it and people would be getting out there. I want one that looks right for my truck. What do you guys think about the looks of them on your CC? THanks.
Bill
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Doc
Dodge Dakota
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4/19/2002
10:10:20
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I installed WESTIN Premium side bars and brush bar in black powdercoat. Install was really a breaze. Took about 3 hours total, the look is great [I prefer minimum of 'flash', so no chrome]. All pieces were there and instructions good. No rust spots after about 1-1/2 years of outside Pacific Northwest weather. My only problem was step pad warping which WESTIN warrantied in 2 weeks [see related 'TruckPerformance BOO, WESTIN YES']. Solid and looks really nice,...D
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bruceman
Dodge Dakota
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4/21/2002
13:47:45
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Westin bars are a breeze to install! just a good set of deep well metric sockets and a 1/2" drive torque wrench are all you need to do it right. Will take about an hour to do. Torque the cab mounts back to 45 ft / lbs.
I put a pair of westins on my 2002 SXT club cab and a set on my girfriends 2002 Quad Cab... both were no problem except the Quad has an additional bracket up front. No additional drilling is required.
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howdy
GenIII
4/21/2002
18:10:31
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I've got the westin stainless black powder cated one on my '01 QC 4x4. Easily installed. A word of caution though, I had 1 washer installed wrong on mine, and I had a "creeking" noise, that took 3 trips to the dealer to find. note, the dealer didn't install them, I did. So, make sure everything goes on in the right order!
Dodge Dakota QC 4.7 4x4 Silver
Rhino Liner,air freshner,Westin Platinum Series Black Step Bars
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Bill
Dodge Dakota
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4/21/2002
18:13:44
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Anybody gots pics of their bars on a Club Cab? Greatly appreciated!
Bill
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Randy
Dodge Dakota
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4/22/2002
15:13:24
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So how about the Mopar sidesteps? Anyone have those? Also, are there any brands OTHER than Mopar that have a bed-rail/light-bar combo piece? I think that's a nice little setup.
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