Pickup trucks are usually bought as is and without much of the optional accessories they may come with. Well, if you ask me, one of the cars that can come with the most useful modifications / accessories are trucks. Yes, from additional lighting, custom floor mats and antennas, custom emblems and locks, tonneau covers and finally, running boards or a truck nerf bar. In this particular portion, we’re going to focus on nerf bars and running boards which are some of the most useful accessories you can get for your truck – and I can vouch for it.

A truck nerf bar is an accessory attached to the side of a vehicle that has a multitude of uses. One of which is to perform as a step ease entry or exit function for vehicles, which is most useful if you prefer getting an extra step before getting in or out or even as a protective measure for race cars and most vehicles in general for protecting their tires from coming in contact with other tires or from getting entangled. It serves as extra protection which is useful most especially for people who always go driving off road for brushing off trees or slide over rocks. These are also known as boss bars or step bars.

A running board on the other hand is also attached on the sides of the vehicle and provides a similar function to that of a nerf bar. It also aids entry and exit aid and serves as a means for people to step on while the vehicle is running.

A typical nerf bar or running board can support 300 pounds and the high end ones can support as much as 500 so it’s safe to stand on. Also, since it is screwed onto the truck itself, it will derive its capacity from the truck itself, most of the times having a life span longer than the truck. Installing nerf bars and running boards are so easy that most truck owners don’t even have to call for a mechanic’s help to install it. It’s simply bolting the accessory on the sides of the truck and takes about an hour or so.

As a truck owner, I have been proud of the things my nerf bars can do for me. They protect me and my family, and they give the kids easy access to the truck. If you’re looking for a similar benefit, go ahead and get yourself some Silverado nerf bars or an Ionic step bar. This may be one of the best decisions you do for your truck.